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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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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 | ||
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 | ||
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 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 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 | ||
General Conclusion On International Protection 2003, para. (r) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Looks forward to the review by UNHCR of protracted refugee situations which will enable States and UNHCR to identify and further analyze situations which might benefit from a comprehensive plan of action; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2003 | ||
General Conclusion On International Protection 2003, para. (k) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Acknowledges the multifaceted linkages between refugee issues and human rights and recalls that the refugee experience, in all its stages, is affected by the degree of respect by States for human rights and fundamental freedoms; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2003 | ||
General Conclusion On International Protection 2003, para. (b) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Recognizes that international protection is both a legal concept and at the same time very much an action-oriented function, directly benefiting millions of refugees and others of concern to UNHCR. | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2003 | ||
Registration of Refugees and Asylum-seekers 2001, para. (b) ii | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [Recommends that the registration of refugees and asylum-seekers should be guided by the following basic considerations:] The registration process should abide by the fundamental principles of confidentiality; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2001 | ||
General Conclusion On International Protection 2001, para. (d) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Recognizes that some countries of asylum, in particular developing countries and countries in transition which host large numbers of refugees and asylum-seekers carry a heavy burden; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2001 | ||
Protection of the Refugee's Family 1999, para. (b) v | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [Underlines the need for the unity of the refugee's family to be protected, inter alia by:] programmes to promote the self-sufficiency of adult family members so as to enhance their capacity to support dependent family members; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1999 | ||
Conclusion On International Protection 1998, para. (hh) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Calls upon countries of origin, countries of asylum, UNHCR, and the international community to take all necessary measures to enable refugees to exercise freely their right to return to their homes in safety and dignity; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1998 | ||
Conclusion On International Protection 1998, para. (cc) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Recalls Article 31 of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and reaffirms Conclusion No. 44 (XXXVII) on the detention of refugees and asylum-seekers; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1998 | ||
Conclusion On International Protection 1998, para. (x) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Encourages States, which have not already done so, to consider developing the legal framework to give effect at the national level to a right to family unity for all refugees, taking into account the human rights of the refugees and their families; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1998 | ||
Conclusion On International Protection 1998, para. (v) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Recommends that Governments take appropriate measures to ensure that the unity of the family is maintained, particularly in cases where the head of the family has been admitted as a refugee to a particular country; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1998 | ||
Conclusion On International Protection 1998, para. (l) | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Notes that 1999 has been declared the International Year of Older Persons, and calls upon UNHCR to make renewed efforts to ensure that the rights, needs and dignity of elderly refugees are fully respected and addressed through appropriate programme activities; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1998 |