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In Uruguay, UNHCR supports asylum and regularization, preventing refoulement. Collaborating with local counterparts, the programming emphasizes inclusion, health, education, and labor market integration.

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In Uruguay, UNHCR provides support to refugees, asylum seekers, and other forcibly displaced people. We support asylum and regularization, preventing refoulement.

We also collaborate with local counterparts; with programming emphasizing inclusion, health, education, and labor market integration. Long-term goals involve creating complementary pathways through labor mobility and sustainable resettlement.

The operations in Uruguay are coordinated by the Argentina multi-country office.

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Office contact details

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Street Address:
Cerrito 836, piso 10, C1010AAR Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mailing Address:
Cerrito 836, piso 10, C1010AAR Buenos Aires, Argentina
Telephone:
Facsimile:
+54 11 4815-4352
Time Zone:
GMT-03:00
Working Hours
Monday: 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday: closed
Sunday: closed
Public Holidays:
01 January 2026, New Year's Day
16 February 2026, Carnaval
20 March 2026, Eid al-Fitr
03 April 2026, Viernes Santo Católico
01 May 2026, Día del trabajador, Día de Vesak
27 May 2026, Eid al-Adha
09 July 2026, Día de la Independencia
12 October 2026, Día del respecto a la diversidad cultural
25 December 2026, Navidad Católica