UNHCR

[ˌjuː.ɛn.eɪtʃ.siː.ɑːr]
noun
ACNUR
1. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees - an international humanitarian organization established by the United Nations to protect and assist refugees, displaced persons, asylum seekers, and stateless people
The UNHCR provides emergency aid and long-term solutions for refugees worldwide.
A ACNUR fornece ajuda de emergência e soluções de longo prazo para refugiados em todo o mundo.
2. The agency responsible for implementing the 1951 Refugee Convention and advocating for refugee rights
UNHCR operates in over 120 countries with a mandate to ensure asylum and protection.
A ACNUR opera em mais de 120 países com o mandato de garantir asilo e proteção.
UNHCR/ACNUR plays a significant role in both Brazilian and international humanitarian efforts. In Brazil, it is particularly relevant given the country's history of receiving refugees and displaced persons from neighboring countries and other regions. The organization's work addressing refugee crises is widely recognized in Portuguese-speaking media and governmental organizations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
UN Refugee AgencyOffice of the United Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesACNUR

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ACNUR
Official Portuguese acronym for UNHCR, widely used in governmental and NGO contexts
Portugal
ACNUR
Same acronym used in Portuguese-speaking countries
International Context
UNHCR
English acronym often used in international negotiations and formal documents even in Portuguese-speaking countries

Related Words

refugeeasylum seekerhumanitarian aidinternational lawdisplaced personsstateless individualsUNhuman rights

Related Idioms & Phrases

UNHCR protection mandate
UNHCR durable solutions
UNHCR operations
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