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Title | Date added | Template | Original document | Paragraph text | Body | Document type | Thematics | Topic(s) | Person(s) affected | Year |
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Conclusion on Protracted Refugee Situations 2009, para. 19 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Further noting that States' domestic laws could offer more protection and assistance, as appropriate, than outlined in the 1951 Convention, | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2009 | ||
General Conclusion On International Protection 2008, para. (p) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Encourages UNHCR to continue its efforts in collaboration with resettlement countries to promote the use of resettlement strategically; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2008 | ||
Registration of Refugees and Asylum-seekers 2001, para. 3 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Mindful of the importance accorded to registration in the independent evaluation of UNHCR's emergency preparedness and response to the Kosovo crisis; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2001 | ||
Registration of Refugees and Asylum-seekers 2001, para. 2 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Noting also that the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees in article 27, calls on States Parties to issue identity papers to refugees; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2001 | ||
Note on International Protection 1990, para. 6 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Appreciating the comprehensive approach taken in the High Commissioner's Note on International Protection in presenting some considerations for developing refugee strategies; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1990 | ||
Note on International Protection 1990, para. 5 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Stressing that, to succeed, comprehensive approaches must in addition endeavour to respond to the concerns of all affected States including first asylum and receiving States; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1990 | ||
Note on International Protection 1990, para. 3 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Convinced that those humanitarian and human rights principles at the base of international concern for and protection of, refugees are as relevant today as they were in 1951; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1990 | ||
Rescue of Asylum-Seekers in Distress at Sea 1985, para. (a) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Reaffirmed the fundamental obligation under international law for shipmasters to rescue all persons, including asylum-seekers, in distress at sea; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1985 | ||
Problem of Extradition Affecting Refugees 1980, para. (e) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Expressed the hope that due regard be had to the principle of non-refoulement in the application of existing treaties relating to extradition; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1980 | ||
Problem of Extradition Affecting Refugees 1980, para. (a) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Considered that cases in which the extradition of a refugee or of a person who may qualify as a refugee is requested may give rise to special problems; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1980 | ||
Asylum 1977, para. (e) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Called on Governments to co-operate, in a spirit of international solidarity, with the High Commissioner in the performance of his functions-especially with respect to asylum-in accordance with General Assembly Resolution 428(V) of 14 December 1950. | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1977 | ||
International Instruments 1977, para. (a) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Noted with disappointment that since the Committee's twenty seventh session only one further State had acceded to the 1951 Convention and to the 1967 Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1977 | ||
Durable solutions and Refugee Protection 1989, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Recalling that the protection of refugees and seeking solutions to refugee problems are mandatory functions of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1989 | ||
General Conclusion On International Protection 1985, para. (k) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Welcomed the convening by the High Commissioner in May 1985 of the Consultations on the Arrivals of Asylum-Seekers and Refugees in Europe; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1985 | ||
Registration of Refugees and Asylum-seekers 2001, para. (e) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Acknowledges the importance to the international community, particularly States, UNHCR and other relevant organizations, of sharing statistical data; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2001 | ||
Internally Displaced Persons 1994, para. (l) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Emphasizes that activities on behalf of internally displaced persons must not undermine the institution of asylum, including the right to seek and enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1994 | ||
Refugee Women 1989, para. (c) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Called for the reinforcement of preventive measures and for States and concerned agencies to strengthen their support of UNHCR's protection activities relating to refugee women, inter alia, by providing resettlement places for women at risk; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1989 | ||
Functioning of Sub-Committee and General 1976, para. (h) ii | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [Further appealed to States:] To offer resettlement opportunities to those who had been unable to obtain permanent residence in the State of first asylum; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1976 | ||
Conclusion on youth 2016, para. 2 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Encourages UNHCR, States and relevant stakeholders to pursue ongoing engagement, consultation and activities with the active participation of youth of concern to UNHCR, including the Global Refugee Youth Consultations, as appropriate; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2016 | ||
Conclusion on youth 2016, para. 8 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Noting the Global Refugee Youth Consultations conducted by UNHCR in partnership with a number of States, the Women's Refugee Commission, and civil society in 2015 and 2016, and the consultations undertaken by UNHCR on stateless children and youth in 2015; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2016 | ||
Conclusion on international cooperation from a protection and solutions perspective 2016, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Noting the adoption of the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants on 19 September 2016; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2016 | ||
Conclusion on Protracted Refugee Situations 2009, para. (l) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Requests UNHCR to enhance its efforts to raise awareness, including among refugees, through the organization of regular campaigns and local and regional workshops on durable solutions; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2009 | ||
Conclusion on Protracted Refugee Situations 2009, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Recalling the principles, guidance and approaches elaborated in previous Conclusions of the Executive Committee which are pertinent to protracted situations, | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2009 | ||
Conclusion On Women And Girls At Risk 2006, para. (j) ii | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [Secure environments are to be established and strengthened, including by partnerships and actions to:] maintain the civilian and humanitarian character of asylum, which is a primary responsibility of host States; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2006 | ||
Conclusion On Local Integration 2005, para. (i) i | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [Notes that characteristics which may assist in determining circumstances in which local integration can be an appropriate durable solution could include, subject to States' consideration:] refugees born in asylum countries who might otherwise become stateless; and/or | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2005 | ||
Conclusion On Local Integration 2005, para. (f) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Urges States and UNHCR to continue working proactively on local integration where appropriate and feasible and in a manner that takes into account the needs and views of both refugees and their hosting communities; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2005 | ||
Conclusion On Local Integration 2005, para. (e) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Encourages States, UNHCR and other relevant actors when preparing comprehensive arrangements to consider the characteristics of individuals and groups of refugees within a broader refugee population who could benefit from voluntary repatriation, local integration or resettlement; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2005 | ||
Conclusion On Local Integration 2005, para. (b) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Acknowledges the importance of comprehensive approaches especially for the resolution of protracted and large-scale refugee situations, which incorporate, as appropriate and given the specifics of each refugee situation, voluntary repatriation, local integration and resettlement; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2005 | ||
General Conclusion On International Protection 2005, para. (x) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Notes with interest the results of the Humanitarian Response Review and welcomes the proposals made by the Secretary General and United Nations General Assembly to strengthen the United Nations humanitarian system; takes note also of deliberations by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee aimed at following up on the outcomes of the response review and to bring about greater consistency in the response to humanitarian emergencies; encourages UNHCR to continue to explore the feasibility of taking on coordination responsibilities for clusters related to internally displaced persons' protection, camp management and shelter in conflict situations as part of a broader United Nations coordination effort in support of United Nations humanitarian coordinators, with a view towards ensuring a more effective, predictable, and timely response to humanitarian crises, including a system of accountability; looks forward to elaborating in partnership with UNHCR the details regarding how, without prejudice to its core mandate for refugee protection and assistance, UNHCR can respond to these commitments including on financial, administrative and operational implications; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2005 | ||
Legal Safety Issues in the Context of Voluntary Repatriation of Refugees 2004, para. 2 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Recalling its Conclusion No. 96 and noting that the present Conclusion does not apply to persons found not to be in need of international protection, | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2004 |