Barham Salih, a former Iraqi president and refugee himself, has taken over as the head of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). He is the first former head of state to lead the organization. Salih, who experienced torture and exile, emphasized the moral responsibility of protecting refugees and seeking durable solutions beyond camps. He visited Kenya's Kakuma refugee camp, highlighting the need for peace in refugees' home countries and praising initiatives to integrate refugees economically.