Africa: Kelly T. Clements Becomes UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees

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Kelly T. Clements, previously Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) in the United States, on Monday assumed the duties of Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees at UNHCR.

"It is a great pleasure to welcome Ms. Clements to UNHCR," said UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres. "These are challenging times for our organization, given the record numbers of forcibly displaced persons worldwide. Her proven leadership and rich combination of skills will be a key asset for UNHCR."

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