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Assistance to refugees, returnees and displaced persons in Africa (2017), para. 45
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- 26. Calls upon the international donor community to provide material and financial assistance for the implementation of programmes intended for the rehabilitation of the environment and infrastructure affected by refugees in countries of asylum as well as internally displaced persons, where appropriate;
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Assistance to refugees, returnees and displaced persons in Africa (2000), para. 35
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- 21. Calls upon the international donor community to provide material and financial assistance for the implementation of programmes intended for the rehabilitation of the environment and infrastructure affected by refugees in countries of asylum;
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Special assistance for the economic recovery and reconstruction of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (2003), para. 27
- Original document
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- 13. Calls for the reopening of the Kisangani-Kindu rail and river link in order to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance, as well as access for humanitarian personnel;
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks, and related instruments (2004), para. 13
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- Noting the obligation of all States, pursuant to the provisions of the Convention, to cooperate in the conservation and management of straddling fish stocks and highly migratory fish stocks, and recognizing the importance of coordination and cooperation at the global, regional, subregional as well as national levels in the areas, inter alia, of data collection, information-sharing, capacity- building and training for the conservation, management and sustainable development of marine living resources,
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Situation of human rights in Iraq (1998), para. 20
- Original document
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- (h) To cease immediately its repressive practices aimed at the Iraqi Kurds in the north, Assyrians, Shi'a, Turkomen, the population of the southern marsh areas, where drainage projects have provoked environmental destruction and a deterioration of the situation of the civilian population, and other ethnic and religious groups;
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (2019), para. 090
- Original document
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- (l) Develop coherent approaches to address the challenges of migration movements in the context of sudden-onset and slow-onset natural disasters, including by taking into consideration relevant recommendations from State-led consultative processes, such as the Agenda for the Protection of Cross-Border Displaced Persons in the Context of Disasters and Climate Change, and the Platform on Disaster Displacement.
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Capital master plan (2006), para. 04
- Original document
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- 1. Reiterates its serious concern about the hazards, risks and deficiencies of the current conditions of the United Nations Headquarters Building, which endanger the safety, health and well-being of staff, visitors, tourists and delegations, including high-level delegations;
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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International cooperation on humanitarian assistance in the field of natural disasters, from relief to development (2019), para. 049
- Original document
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- 9. Acknowledges that climate change, among other factors, contributes to environmental degradation and to the increase in the intensity and frequency of climate and extreme weather events, both of which amplify disaster risk and contribute to displacement risk in the context of disasters, and in this regard encourages Member States, as well as relevant international, regional and subregional organizations, in accordance with their specific mandates, to support adaptation to the adverse effects of climate change, to strengthen disaster risk reduction and to substantially increase the availability of and access to multi-hazard early warning systems in order to minimize the humanitarian consequences of natural disasters, including through the provision of technology and support for capacity-building in developing countries;
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (2009), para. 27
- Original document
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- 24. Further notes the importance of States and the Office of the High Commissioner discussing and clarifying the role of the Office in mixed migratory flows, in order to better address protection needs in the context of mixed migratory flows, including by safeguarding access to asylum for those in need of international protection, and notes the readiness of the High Commissioner, consistent with his mandate, to assist States in fulfilling their protection responsibilities in this regard;
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (2004), para. 13
- Original document
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- 9. Urges all States and relevant non-governmental and other organizations, in conjunction with the Office of the High Commissioner, in a spirit of international solidarity and burden- and responsibility-sharing, to cooperate and to mobilize resources with a view to enhancing the capacity of, and reducing the heavy burden borne by, countries that have received large numbers of refugees and asylum-seekers, and calls upon the Office to continue to play its catalytic role in mobilizing assistance from the international community to address the root causes as well as the economic, environmental and social impact of large-scale refugee populations in developing countries, particularly least developed countries, and countries with economies in transition;
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Assistance to refugees, returnees and displaced persons in Africa (1995), para. 41
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- Deeply concerned about the influx of internally displaced persons, returnees and refugees to Monrovia and the enormous burden this has placed on the infrastructure and fragile economy of the country,
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (2017), para. 58
- Original document
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- 47. Notes the importance of States and the Office of the High Commissioner discussing and clarifying the role of the Office in mixed migratory flows in order to better address protection needs in the context of mixed migratory flows, bearing in mind the particular needs of vulnerable groups, especially women, child ren and persons with disabilities, including by safeguarding access to asylum for those in need of international protection, and also notes the readiness of the High Commissioner, consistent with his mandate, to assist States in fulfilling their protection responsibilities in this regard;
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Persons on the move
- Persons with disabilities
- Women
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Violence against women migrant workers (2020), para. 18
- Original document
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- Underlining the importance of taking into account the root causes and consequences of migration, and acknowledging that poverty, in particular t he feminization of poverty, underdevelopment, lack of opportunity, poor governance and environmental factors are among the drivers of migration,
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Gender
- Movement
- Poverty
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Optional Protocol thereto: accessibility (2020), para. 39
- Original document
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- 9. Calls upon all States to ensure the full enjoyment by children with disabilities of all human rights and fundamental freedoms, on an equal basis with other children, in recognition that discrimination against any child on the basis of a disability is a violation of the inherent dignity and worth of the child, to enhance inclusion and address barriers faced by children with disabilities, including addressing discriminatory, attitudinal and environmental barriers to their participation and inclusion in society and in the community, to develop gender- and age-sensitive policies and capacities to ensure the rights and address the particular needs of children with disabilities, including children in vulnerable situations, including migrant children, children without parental care, children in street situations and child victims of trafficking, and those affected by climate change, and to prevent and respond to cases of gender-based violence;
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Persons on the move
- Persons with disabilities
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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The situation in Afghanistan (2010), para. 111
- Original document
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- 99. Encourages the Group of Eight countries to continue to stimulate and support cooperation between Afghanistan and its neighbours through mutual consultation and agreement, including on development projects in areas such as infrastructural connectivity, repatriation of refugees, border management and economic development;
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Cooperation between the United Nations and the Economic Community of Central African States (2003), para. 29
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- 10. Declares itself convinced of the importance to conflict resolution of the implementation of global, integrated and concerted strategies on questions relating to peace, security and development, and aware of the value of international cooperation and efforts to restore and maintain peace, and emphasizes that the international community should continue to help those countries which receive refugees to meet the resulting economic, social, humanitarian and environmental challenges;
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants (2016), para. 022
- Original document
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- 18. We recall the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 3 and its recommendations concerning measures to mitigate risks associated with disasters. States that have signed and ratified the Paris Agreement on climate change 4 welcome that agreement and are committed to its implementation. We reaffirm the Addis Ababa Action Agenda of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development, 5 including its provisions that are applicable to refugees and migrants.
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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International cooperation on humanitarian assistance in the field of natural disasters, from relief to development (2018), para. 052
- Original document
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- 14. Encourages Member States, the United Nations, relevant humanitarian and development organizations and other relevant stakeholders, as appropriate, to enhance understanding, analysis, monitoring and assessment of the drivers, scale, dynamics, effects, patterns and duration of displacement in the context of slow-onset disasters, gradual environmental degradation and climate change, to strengthen the systematic, impartial and timely collection and sharing of data disaggregated by sex, age and disability and to strengthen evidence-based policy and operational responses at all levels in this regard, including to address the root causes of such displacement and strengthen the resilience of displaced persons and their host communities;
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Strengthening of international cooperation andcoordination of efforts to study, mitigate and minimize the consequences of the Chernobyl disaster (2014), para. 27
- Original document
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- 13. Stresses the importance of the full implementation of the third decade after the Chernobyl disaster, 2006–2016, the Decade of Recovery and Sustainable Development of the Affected Regions, proclaimed in its resolution 62/9 , which is focused on achieving the goal of a return to normal life for the affected communities as far as is possible within this time frame;
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Assistance to refugees, returnees and displaced persons in Africa (2000), para. 16
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- 2. Notes with concern that the declining socio-economic situation, compounded by political instability, internal strife, human rights violations and natural disasters, has led to increased numbers of refugees and displaced persons in some countries of Africa, and remains particularly concerned about the impact of large-scale refugee populations on the security, socio-economic situation and environment of countries of asylum;
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Oceans and the law of the sea (2018), para. 034
- Original document
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- Noting with concern the continuing problem of transnational organized crime committed at sea, including illicit traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, the smuggling of migrants, trafficking in persons and illicit trafficking i n firearms, and threats to maritime safety and security, including piracy, armed robbery at sea, smuggling and terrorist acts against shipping, offshore installations and other maritime interests, and noting the deplorable loss of life and adverse impact o n international trade, energy security and the global economy resulting from such activities,
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Health
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Permanent sovereignty of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and of the Arab population in the occupied Syrian Golan over their natural resources (2014), para. 15
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- Aware of the detrimental impact of the Israeli settlements on Palestinian and other Arab natural resources, especially as a result of the confiscation of land and the forced diversion of water resources, including the destruction of orchards and crops and the seizure of water wells by Israeli settlers, and of the dire socioeconomic consequences in this regard,
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Water & Sanitation
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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New Urban Agenda (2017), para. 141
- Original document
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- 111. We will promote the development of adequate and enforceable regulations in the housing sector, including, as applicable, resilient building codes, standards, development permits, land-use by-laws and ordinances, and planning regulations, combating and preventing speculation, displacement, homelessness and arbitrary forced evictions and ensuring sustainability, quality, affordability, health, safety, accessibility, energy and resource efficiency, and resilience. We will also promote differentiated analysis of housing supply and demand based on high -quality, timely and reliable disaggregated data at the national, subnational and local levels, considering specific social, economic, environmental and cultural dimensions.
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Oceans and the law of the sea (2016), para. 026
- Original document
- Paragraph text
- Noting with concern the continuing problem of transnational organized crime committed at sea, including illicit traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, the smuggling of migrants, trafficking in persons and illicit trafficking in firearms, and threats to maritime safety and security, including piracy, armed robbery at sea, smuggling and terrorist acts against shipping, offshore installations and other maritime interests, and noting the deplorable loss of life and adverse impact on international trade, energy security and the global economy resulting from such activities,
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Health
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Oceans and the law of the sea (2016), para. 169
- Original document
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- 116. Invites all States, the International Maritime Organization, the International Labour Organization and other relevant international organizations and agencies to adopt or recommend, as appropriate, measures to protect the interest and welfare of seafarers and fishers who are victims of pirates, after their release from captivity, including their post-incident care and reintegration into society;
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, particularly in Africa (2001), para. 15
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- 9. Welcomes the decision of the Council of the Global Environment Facility, at its meeting held from 1 to 3 November 2000, to request the Chief Executive Officer to explore the best options for enhancing the support of the Facility in assisting affected countries, especially those in Africa, in implementing the Convention, taking into account the third replenishment; 4
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (2010), para. 37
- Original document
- Paragraph text
- 33. Urges all States and relevant non-governmental and other organizations, in conjunction with the Office of the High Commissioner, in a spirit of international solidarity and burden- and responsibility-sharing, to cooperate and to mobilize resources with a view to enhancing the capacity of and reducing the heavy burden borne by host countries, in particular those that have received large numbers of refugees and asylum-seekers, and calls upon the Office to continue to play its catalytic role in mobilizing assistance from the international community to address the root causes as well as the economic, environmental and social impact of large-scale refugee populations in developing countries, in particular the least developed countries, and countries with economies in transition;
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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International migration and development (2019), para. 06
- Original document
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- Reaffirming the New Urban Agenda, which was adopted at the United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III), held in Quito from 17 to 20 October 2016, 7 and recognizing the linkages between migration and sustainable urbanization and sustainable urban development,
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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Permanent sovereignty of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and of the Arab population in the occupied Syrian Golan over their natural resources (2016), para. 30
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- 6. Also calls upon Israel, the occupying Power, to bring a halt to all actions, including those perpetrated by Israeli settlers, harming the environment, including the dumping of all kinds of waste materials, in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in the occupied Syrian Golan, which gravely threaten their natural resources, namely water and land resources, and which pose an environmental, sanitation and health threat to the civilian populations;
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Water & Sanitation
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
Paragraph
Protection of and assistance to internally displaced persons (2020), para. 04
- Original document
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- Deeply disturbed by the alarmingly high numbers of internally displaced persons throughout the world, for reasons including violations and abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law, armed conflict, persecution, violence and other reasons, including terrorism, as well as natural and human-made disasters, who receive inadequate protection and assistance, and conscious of the serious challenges that this is creating for host communities, national and local authorities and the international community,
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Date added
- Feb 25, 2020
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