UNHCR
Subtitle: The Politics and Practice of Refugee Protection into the 21st Century
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Routledge
Published: March 1, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 161
ISBN-13: 9780415403481
Subjects: Political Science / General; General; Political Science; Philosophy; Politics/International Relations
Description: This volume outlines the 'United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees' (UNHCR) historical evolution and examines the key challenges faced by the organization as it moves into the twenty-first century. The UNHCR exists to protect refugees fleeing persecution. As refugee movements often trigger concerns over international security and state sovereignty, the organization's work is at the heart of world politics. UNHCR will appeal to students, scholars, and readers with an interest in international relations.