Conclusion On Local Integration 2005, para. (n) iv

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[Emphasizes that the social and cultural dimension of local integration requires refugees to make conscientious efforts to adapt to the local environment and respect and understand new cultures and lifestyles, taking into consideration the values of the local population, and requires the host community to accept refugees into its socio-cultural fabric, both processes being underpinned by values of diversity, non-discrimination and tolerance, and in this respect:] reaffirms the importance of family unity and reunification as referred to in its Conclusions Nos. 9, 24, 84, and 88; and recognizes that family members can reinforce the social support system of refugees, and in so doing, promote the smoother and more rapid integration of refugee families;
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Negotiated soft law
Body
Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Document type
ExCom Conclusion
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N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Movement
  • Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
  • Families
  • Persons on the move
Year
2005
Paragraph type
OP
Reference
ExCom Conclusion No. 104, Conclusion On Local Integration (2005), OP (n) iv.
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OP
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(n) iv