Qatar Charity Marks 13 Years Of Strategic Partnership With UNHCR As New Commissioner Dr Barham Salih Is Nominated

Qatar Charity (QC) extends its warmest congratulations to Dr Barham Salih, former President of Iraq, on his nomination as the next United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

While his appointment remains subject to formal approval by the UN General Assembly, QC welcomes this important step and looks forward to supporting Dr Salih's vision of placing refugees at the center of global humanitarian action.

QC also conveys its sincere appreciation to Filippo Grandi for his dedicated leadership as UN High Commissioner for Refugees since 2016. His tenure has been marked by unwavering commitment to refugee rights, strengthened global humanitarian coordination, and tireless advocacy for displaced communities.

The transition in UNHCR leadership comes at a time when more than 117 million people are forcibly displaced from their homes, both within their own countries and across borders, the highest number ever recorded. This reality underscores the urgency of collective action and the importance of strong partnerships in humanitarian response.

QC is honoured to participate in the Global Refugee Forum (GRF), taking place on December 15–17 in Geneva. QC has been engaged in the Forum since its inaugural edition in 2019, underscoring its commitment to collective action and responsibility-sharing for displaced people.

QC began its strategic partnership with UNHCR in 2012, a collaboration that has since supported and protected millions of refugees and internally displaced persons around the world.

Through joint initiatives in countries such as Syria, Yemen, Bangladesh, Somalia, Sudan, and Afghanistan, QC and UNHCR have expanded access to shelter, food, healthcare, education, and essential protection services.

Over the years, this partnership has helped strengthen resilience, restore dignity, and deliver life-saving assistance to some of the world's most vulnerable populations.

Speaking about this partnership and the incoming leadership, QC CEO Yousuf al-Kuwari said:“We warmly welcome Dr Barham Salih's nomination and support his vision to broaden funding sources and place refugees at the center of humanitarian action. QC believes it can play a vital role in expanding resources and strengthening protection for displaced communities. We stand ready to work with UNHCR to advance this vision and look forward to making a dedicated pledge at the Global Refugee Forum in support of these efforts”.

As QC engages in this year's Global Refugee Forum, it reaffirms its commitment to global humanitarian cooperation and to deepening its collaboration with UNHCR under incoming leadership. QC remains steadfast in its mission to uphold the rights, safety, and wellbeing of refugees wherever they may be.

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