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When did Ruud Lubbers become the UN High Commissioner for Refugees?

  • 1999

  • 2001

  • 2003

  • 2005

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Ruud Lubbers became the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in 2001. He served in this role until 2005, during which time he oversaw the agency's response to major refugee crises, including the Kosovo War and the Rwandan Genocide. Lubbers' tenure was marked by his commitment to strengthening the international refugee protection system and promoting the rights of refugees worldwide.
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