The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Georgia, located in Tbilisi, plays a key role in supporting and protecting the rights of those forced to flee their homes. This organization operates under the UN's international mandate, providing assistance and protection to approximately 272,000 persons of concern to UNHCR in Georgia.
The main task of the representative office is to facilitate the integration processes of refugees, as well as to provide for their basic needs, such as housing, medical care and education. Taking an active part in international and regional initiatives, the Tbilisi office strives to improve the living conditions of refugees and internally displaced people in the country, collaborating with government agencies, non-profit organizations and local communities.
The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in Georgia also deals with legal support and advocacy in defense of the rights of refugees and stateless persons. It provides advice and information both directly to refugees themselves and to those who can help them. While serving as a temporary crisis response function, the office promotes long-term strategies aimed at creating a safe and stable environment for all displaced persons.
