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Alex Aleinikoff to Be New UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees

By immigrationprof

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Georgetown University Law Center Dean (and immigration and refugee law expert) T. Alexander Aleinikoff has been appointed United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees, effective February 1, 2010. The UNHCR, located in Geneva, Switzerland, is responsible for leading and coordinating international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Aleinikoff will continue to serve as dean of the Law Center until late January. Complete releases are available here and here.

KJ