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The Role of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the role and responsibilities of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
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What is the primary mandate of the UNHCR?

  1. To provide humanitarian assistance to refugees

  2. To promote the rights of refugees

  3. To resettle refugees in safe countries

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The UNHCR's mandate includes providing humanitarian assistance, promoting the rights of refugees, and resettling refugees in safe countries.

When was the UNHCR established?

  1. 1945

  2. 1950

  3. 1955

  4. 1960


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The UNHCR was established in 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly.

Who is the current High Commissioner for Refugees?

  1. Filippo Grandi

  2. António Guterres

  3. Michelle Bachelet

  4. Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Filippo Grandi is the current High Commissioner for Refugees, having been appointed in 2016.

What is the UNHCR's annual budget?

  1. Less than $1 billion

  2. $1-2 billion

  3. $2-3 billion

  4. More than $3 billion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The UNHCR's annual budget is more than $3 billion.

How many refugees are there in the world today?

  1. Less than 10 million

  2. 10-20 million

  3. 20-30 million

  4. More than 30 million


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are more than 30 million refugees in the world today.

What is the largest refugee camp in the world?

  1. Dadaab Refugee Camp, Kenya

  2. Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya

  3. Bidi Bidi Refugee Settlement, Uganda

  4. Zaatari Refugee Camp, Jordan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bidi Bidi Refugee Settlement in Uganda is the largest refugee camp in the world, with over 270,000 refugees.

What is the UNHCR's role in the resettlement of refugees?

  1. To identify and select refugees for resettlement

  2. To provide transportation and financial assistance to refugees

  3. To help refugees integrate into their new communities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The UNHCR's role in the resettlement of refugees includes identifying and selecting refugees for resettlement, providing transportation and financial assistance to refugees, and helping refugees integrate into their new communities.

What are the main challenges facing the UNHCR today?

  1. The increasing number of refugees

  2. The lack of funding

  3. The political unwillingness to resettle refugees

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The UNHCR faces a number of challenges today, including the increasing number of refugees, the lack of funding, and the political unwillingness to resettle refugees.

What can individuals do to help refugees?

  1. Donate money to the UNHCR

  2. Volunteer their time to help refugees

  3. Advocate for refugee rights

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Individuals can help refugees by donating money to the UNHCR, volunteering their time to help refugees, and advocating for refugee rights.

What is the future of the UNHCR?

  1. The UNHCR will continue to play a vital role in protecting refugees

  2. The UNHCR will be replaced by a new organization

  3. The UNHCR will be abolished

  4. It is uncertain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The UNHCR is likely to continue to play a vital role in protecting refugees in the future.

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