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Executive Committee of the High Commissioner's Programme (ExCom)

Currently made up of 85 members, UNHCR's governing ExCom meets in Geneva annually to review and approve the agency's programmes and budget, advise on international protection and discuss a wide range of other issues with UNHCR and its intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. ExCom's Standing Committee meets several times each year to carry on the body's work between plenary sessions.

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Executive Committee Documentation

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2011 Executive Committee Meeting

UNHCR's 62nd Executive Committee met in Geneva from 3 to 7 October 2011. Documents and reports available here.

UNHCR Meetings

Information on coming meetings organized by the UN refugee agency in Geneva.

General Assembly

UNHCR reports to the General Assembly and Assembly resolutions and decisions on UNHCR.

Annual Consultations with NGOs

An important yearly forum.

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United Nations Yearbook: Chapters on UNHCR

This annual publication is the principal reference work on the United Nations. The chapters on UNHCR provide a detailed overview of the Organization's concerns and activities from 1948 to date.