INTRODUCTION TO UNHCR

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It also has a mandate to help stateless people.

In more than seven decades, the agency has helped tens of millions of people restart their lives. Today, a staff of some 17,000 people in more than 135 countries continues to help about 79.5 million persons. To help and protect some of the world’s most vulnerable people in so many places and types of environments, UNHCR must purchase goods and services worldwide. For further information on UNHCR, its mandate and operations please see http://www.unhcr.org.

UNHCR ACTIVITIES IN UKRAINE

Since the start of the recent armed conflict in Ukraine, approximately 8 million Ukrainians have been internally displaced, while the number of refugees fleeing into neighboring countries has reached a staggering 5.2 million.

This tender refers to UNHCR’s ongoing humanitarian assistance in support of the conflict affected population who have been displaced in various locations within Ukraine. UNHCR aims to re-build damaged buildings in Ukraine by providing Shiffers (corrugated Non-Asbestos Roofing Sheets).