A Strategic Ally
Costa Rica was appointed
as new member of the
Executive Committee of
the United Nations High
Commissioner for
Refugees, in Geneva,
Switzerland.
The Committee is in
charge of advising the
UN General Assembly on
the corresponding issues
and reviews every year
the funds and programs,
planned or under way,
regarding refugees.
“Costa Rica has a record of proven interest and devotion in the search of
lasting solutions for
refugees. It has
traditionally become
home to refugees and to
those who seek asylum to
preserve their lives and
their freedom,” the UN
High Commissioner for
Refugees Antonio
Guterres, from Portugal,
commented on the
appointment of Costa
Rica. |
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