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UNHCR, SICCI and Ethiraj College Sign Refugee Inclusion MoU

22 August 20261 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSUNHCR, SICCI andEthiraj CollegeSign RefugeeInclusion MoU22 August 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Three partners agreed in August 2026 to work together so that refugees in India get better access to learning and a chance to earn a living.

Key facts

  • Signatories: UNHCR, SICCI and Ethiraj College for Women, under an MoU.
  • Goal: refugee education, self-reliance and inclusion in India.
  • Planned work: education, research, community engagement and help with livelihoods.
  • Implementation lead: Ethiraj College’s Social Work department, as the nodal department.
  • Beneficiaries: refugee communities, notably Sri Lankan refugees in Tamil Nadu.

About UNHCR

  • A UN agency founded in 1950.
  • Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland.

Exam angle

  • Agency for refugees: UNHCR; HQ: Geneva; year: 1950.
  • Focus group named: Sri Lankan refugees in Tamil Nadu.

Test yourself

1. Where is the UNHCR headquartered?

The notes state UNHCR is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

2. In which year was UNHCR established?

UNHCR is a UN agency established in 1950.

3. Which department of Ethiraj College is the nodal department for the UNHCR-SICCI MoU activities?

The Department of Social Work is the nodal department.

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