Political Science · International Relations
UGC NET October 2020 Political Science
The 'United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees' was established in
A1959
B1950 ✓ Correct
C1955
D1952
Correct answer: (B) 1950 — The UN High Commissioner for Refugees was established in 1950.
Explanation
★The UN High Commissioner for Refugees was established in 1950.
★The UN General Assembly created the office on 14 December 1950.
★UNHCR began its work in January 1951.
★It was set up to help the refugees displaced by the Second World War.
★Its mandate is to protect refugees and find lasting solutions for them.
★UNHCR is based in Geneva and works in many countries.
★It has twice been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
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