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Haut Commissariat des Nations-Unies pour les Réfugiés

UN agency protecting refugees worldwide

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34
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
34/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Haut Commissariat des Nations-Unies pour les Réfugiés

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was established by the UN General Assembly on 14 December 1950. It is mandated to lead and coordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee situations worldwide, safeguarding their rights and well-being. UNHCR works to ensure people can seek asylum and find safe refuge, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally, or resettle in a third country. It also has a mandate to assist stateless people, and operates in Algeria among many countries.

Founded
Headquarters
Algiers
Foundation type
Non-Governmental
Operating in
Algeria

Mission

To protect refugees, safeguard the right to asylum, and resolve refugee situations worldwide.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Refugees
Operating countries (1)
Algeria

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was established by the UN General Assembly on 14 December 1950. It leads and coordinates international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee situations, including in Algeria.

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was established by the UN General Assembly on 14 December 1950. It leads and coordinates international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee situations, including in Algeria.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar international in Algeria
Integrity Assessment This charity: 34
Peer average: 35

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Haut Commissariat des Nations-Unies pour les Réfugiés has a partial profile.

  • Established in 1950, it is among the oldest charities in Algeria GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Algeria - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Algeria data
  • GiveRadar's profile for Haut Commissariat des Nations-Unies pour les Réfugiés draws on its contact details, in line with the typical charities in Algeria it tracks. View this cohort
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  • a website
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a contact email
  • a donation page

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Haut Commissariat des Nations-Unies pour les Réfugiés is an international nonprofit based in Algiers, Algeria. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1950 and has been operating for 76 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 34/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Haut Commissariat des Nations-Unies pour les Réfugiés has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 34 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in Algeria is 35/100.

Haut Commissariat des Nations-Unies pour les Réfugiés is located in Algiers, Algeria. The organization was established in 1950 and has been active for 76 years.

Haut Commissariat des Nations-Unies pour les Réfugiés is classified as an International organization, based in Algeria. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

Haut Commissariat des Nations-Unies pour les Réfugiés is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Algeria nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was established by the UN General Assembly on 14 December 1950. It is mandated to lead and coordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee situations worldwide, safeguarding their rights and well-being. UNHCR works to ensure people can seek asylum and find safe refuge, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally, or resettle in a third country. It also has a mandate to assist stateless people, and operates in Algeria among many countries. Haut Commissariat des Nations-Unies pour les Réfugiés is an international organization based in Algeria. The organization was founded in 1950.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Algeria under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in Algeria

How many charities work in each area.

Arts & Culture 33
Education 25
Health 17
Advocacy & Civil Rights 15
Environment 13
Youth Development 13
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Most common causes in Algeria

Causes charities work on most.

International Development 63
Arts & Culture 29
Vocational Training 28
Education 25
Human Rights 23
Health 16
Environment 11
Children 10
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1950
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Haut Commissariat des Nations-Unies pour les Réfugiés

What is Haut Commissariat des Nations-Unies pour les Réfugiés?
Haut Commissariat des Nations-Unies pour les Réfugiés is a international non-governmental based in Algiers, Algeria. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was established by the UN General Assembly on 14 December 1950. It is mandated to lead and coordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee situations worldwide, safeguarding their rights and well-being. UNHCR works to ensure people can seek asylum and find safe refuge, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally, or resettle in a third country. It also has a mandate to assist stateless people, and operates in Algeria among many countries.
When was Haut Commissariat des Nations-Unies pour les Réfugiés founded?
Haut Commissariat des Nations-Unies pour les Réfugiés was founded in 1950.
Where is Haut Commissariat des Nations-Unies pour les Réfugiés located?
Headquartered in Algiers, Algeria.
Is Haut Commissariat des Nations-Unies pour les Réfugiés trustworthy?
Haut Commissariat des Nations-Unies pour les Réfugiés has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Haut Commissariat des Nations-Unies pour les Réfugiés's website?
http://www.unhcr.org/
Are donations to Haut Commissariat des Nations-Unies pour les Réfugiés tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Algeria under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.