Who are we?
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is a non-political humanitarian agency established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1950. Since then, we have been working to ensure that all people who have been forced to flee their homes due to violence, persecution, war or disaster have the right to seek protection and find a safe place.
What do we do?
Our agency is mandated to protect the rights of and assist refugees worldwide through durable solutions. We also help save lives and build a better future for refugees, asylum-seekers, stateless persons, returnees and others at high risk. Through a community protection approach, we contribute to strengthening the leadership and capacities of refugees and host communities.
UNHCR in Guatemala
UNHCR has increased its presence from one to six offices between 2020 and 2022. We are present in Petén, San Marcos, Izabal, Chiquimula, Huehuetenango and Guatemala City; we also have mobile teams to reach the most remote areas. We also work in close cooperation with our partners and national authorities. Learn more about our activities on the UNHCR website.
Download our map of services and assistance available in Guatemala, and follow the links in the boxes below for more information.
