3/23 Talk about the UNHCR

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees - or UNHCR for short - was established in late 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly.
* United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: 유엔난민고등판무관
* for short: 줄여서
* General Assembly: 총회
ex> The new rules were established in late 2010, just in time to ring in 2011.

This organization seeks to lead international efforts to advocate refugees.
* advocate: 옹호하다
ex> She led international efforts in promoting equality among men and women.
ex> He volunteered a lot of his time to advocate for the rights of children.

The protection of refugees' rights and well-being is of its utmost priority.
* utmost priority: 최고 우선순위

The UNHCR sees to it that everyone can exercise his/her right to seek asylum or find sanctuary in another place.
* asylum: 망명
* sanctuary: 피난처, shelter
ex> Angry protestors gathered to exercise their right to assemble.

Tens of millions of people were given a new start, proving that the UNHCR's efforts were not in vain.
* in vain: 헛되이

Angelina Jolie is a goodwill ambassador for the group and is closely involved with the organization's work and mandate.
* goodwill  ambassador: 친선대사
* mandate: 임무, 권한, mission
ex> He's not an official member of the group, but is closely involved with all of their activities.


@ I'm just reciprocating.  그냥 보답하는 것뿐이야.


1. The organization advocates the rights of children.
2. Recovering your health should be your utmost priority.
3. He saw to it that the same mistake was not repeated.  그는 똑같은 실수를 반복하지 않도록 주의했다.
4. She is a goodwill ambassador for the international organization.