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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

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32
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
32/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally or to resettle in a third country. It also has a mandate to help stateless people. | Acronym: UNHCR

Headquarters
Beirut
Foundation type
Non-Governmental

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in Lebanon
Integrity Assessment This charity: 32
Peer average: 36

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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is a registered international nonprofit based in Beirut, Lebanon. It is registered with the official charity registry of Lebanon. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. 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 32 ('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 Lebanon is 36/100.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is located in Beirut, Lebanon. Its registered address is Khatar Building, Dr. Philippe Hitti Street, Lebanon.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is classified as a International organization, registered in Lebanon. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally or to resettle in a third country. It also has a mandate to help stateless people. | Acronym: UNHCR United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is classified as a international organization registered in Lebanon.

Among international charities registered in Lebanon: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100 is in line with the peer average of 36/100.

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Peer charities

Other international in Lebanon, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees This page 32 - -
Lebanese Social Responsibility 37 - -
Masar association 37 - -
Association Justice et Miséricorde 37 - -
Medair 37 - -
Human Rights Watch 35 - -
Concern Worldwide 35 - -
Sawa For Development Association 35 - -
CARE International in Lebanon 35 - -

Data sources

No verified sources recorded yet for this charity.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

What is United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees?
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is a international non-governmental based in Beirut, Lebanon. The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally or to resettle in a third country. It also has a mandate to help stateless people. | Acronym: UNHCR
Where is United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees located?
Headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon.
Is United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees trustworthy?
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 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 United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees's website?
http://www.unhcr.org
Are donations to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon 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.