UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, was established in 1950 with the mission to protect the rights and well-being of refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless individuals. Operating in over 130 countries, UNHCR provides life-saving support, assists in emergencies, advocates for refugee rights, and works towards long-term solutions including safe asylum and resettlement. The agency also addresses the needs of internally displaced persons, offers educational and economic opportunities, and promotes policies to end statelessness globally.