News: EXCOM 2022

The 73rd session of the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner’s Programme ran from 10-14 October 2022. Video recordings have been posted for the general debate in eight parts. Also available are:

- the High Commissioner's opening [text, video] and closing statements (along with a related news story here); 

- the Deputy High Commissioner's statement; 

- the statement [text, video] of the Assistant High Commissioner for Protection (and related UNHCR news story);

- the text of the EXCOM Conclusion adopted on mental health and psychosocial support (see also related press release);

- NGO statements on the general debate and international protection;

- a report on the 2022 UNHCR Consultations with NGOs

Visit the session's webpage for background documentation, regional overviews, and written statements from other department heads.

In addition, the Nansen Refugee Award ceremony took place the evening of 10 October. The 2022 Global Laureate is Dr. Angela Merkel, the Former Federal Chancellor of Germany. Regional winners were also announced; more information can be found on the Nansen page and video recordings are available here.