Addis Ababa, October 18/2024(ENA)-Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the UN, in Geneva Ambassador Tsegab Kebebew, has been elected as a Second Vice-Chairperson of the Executive Committee (ExCom) Bureau of the UNHCR on October 18, 2024. Ambassador Tsegab was nominated by Ambassador Aimé Clovis Guillond, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Congo, on behalf of the Africa group. He was seconded by Ambassador Paul Bekkers, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and endorsed by acclamation by the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee Bureau comprises four office holders: the Chairperson, two Vice-Chairpersons and the Rapporteur representing the four United Nations regional groups. The Executive Committee of the High Commissioner's Programme (ExCom) meets in Geneva annually to review and approve the Agency’s programmes and budget, advise on international protection and discuss a range of other issues with UNHCR and intergovernmental and non-governmental partners.

Source: Ethiopian News October 19, 2024 04:37 UTC