The following media note was released by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. on September 30th.

Media Note
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
September 30, 2003

U.S. Contributes $13 million to UN High Commissioner for Refugees

The United States is pleased to announce an additional contribution of $13 million to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. This final
contribution in fiscal year 2003 brings the United States' contribution to the organization to over $310 million.

Of this $13 million, $10 million will support the refugee agency's assistance and protection activities for Iraqi refugees and others in need of protection
in Iraq.

The remainder of the funding will respond to the urgent requirements of some 65,000 new Sudanese refugees in Chad, support the development of
UNHCR's new registration system, and support activities on behalf of refugee women and refugee children in UNHCR operations worldwide, including primary
education assistance in Azerbaijan.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees provides protection and assistance and seeks durable solutions for over 20 million refugees and other
persons of concern. The United States is a strong supporter of the agency and is its largest donor.
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