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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 | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
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. 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 | ||
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 | ||
Legal Safety Issues in the Context of Voluntary Repatriation of Refugees 2004, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Recalling its Conclusion No. 18 (XXXI) and Conclusion No. 40 (XXXVI) on voluntary repatriation, as well as Conclusion No. 74 (XLV) paragraphs (y), (z) and (aa), | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2004 | ||
Protection Safeguards in Interception Measures 2003, para. 5 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Noting the saving clauses contained in each of the Protocols and the reference to the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, its 1967 Protocol and the principle of non-refoulement; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2003 | ||
Protection Safeguards in Interception Measures 2003, para. 3 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Recognizing that States have a legitimate interest in controlling irregular migration, as well as ensuring the safety and security of air and maritime transportation, and a right to do so through various measures; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2003 | ||
Civilian and Humanitarian Character of Asylum 2002, para. 5 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Welcoming the discussion which took place on the civilian character of asylum in the context of the Global Consultations on International Protection, | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2002 | ||
Reception of Asylum-Seekers in the Context of Individual Asylum Systems 2002, para. 6 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Recognizing that many asylum-seekers are capable of attaining a certain degree of self-reliance if provided with an opportunity to do so, | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2002 | ||
Reception of Asylum-Seekers in the Context of Individual Asylum Systems 2002, para. 4 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Bearing in mind the need to provide a safe and dignified environment for asylum-seekers as well as discourage misuse of asylum systems, | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2002 | ||
Reception of Asylum-Seekers in the Context of Individual Asylum Systems 2002, para. 3 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Acknowledging the centrality of applicable international human rights law and standards in the development and implementation of reception policies, | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 2002 | ||
Refugee Children and Adolescents 1997, para. 7 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Taking note, with interest, of UNHCR's strategy for follow-up to the Machel Study, and commending the establishment of operational performance objectives in respect of refugee children and adolescents, | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1997 | ||
Refugee Children and Adolescents 1997, para. 6 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Welcoming the United Nations Study on the Impact of Armed Conflict on Children ("the Machel Study"), and the appointment of a Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the Impact of Armed Conflict on Children, | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1997 | ||
Refugee Children and Adolescents 1997, para. 5 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Recalling that the Convention on the Rights of the Child, in its preamble, states that the child, for the full and harmonious development of his or her personality, should grow up in a family environment, in an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding, | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1997 | ||
Refugee Children and Adolescents 1997, para. 4 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Recalling the fundamental importance of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) to the legal framework for the protection of child and adolescent refugees and for promoting their best interests, | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1997 | ||
Prevention and Reduction of Statelessness and Protection of Stateless Persons 1995, para. 2 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Concerned that statelessness, including the inability to establish one's nationality, may result in displacement, | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1995 | ||
Personal Security of Refugees 1993, para. 2 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Reaffirming the responsibility of States to respect and ensure the fundamental human rights of refugees and asylum-seekers to life, liberty and security of person as well as to freedom from torture or other cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment. | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1993 | ||
Cessation of Status 1992, para. 3 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Noting that any declaration by the High Commissioner that the competence accorded to her by the Statute of her Office with regard to certain refugees shall cease to apply, may be useful to States in connection with the application of the cessation clauses as well as the 1951 Convention. | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1992 | ||
Refugee Women and International Protection 1990, para. 6 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Recalling the special relevance of the Nairobi Forward-Looking Strategies on the Advancement of Women and the obligation of the United Nations Systems as a whole to give effect to its provisions; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1990 | ||
Refugee Women and International Protection 1990, para. 2 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Underlining the potential of refugee women and the need to ensure their full participation in analyzing their needs and in designing and implementing programmes which make appropriate use of their resources; | 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. 4 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Believing though, that the current size and characteristics of the refugee and asylum problem necessitate appropriate reassessment of international responses to the problem to date, with a view to developing comprehensive approaches to meet present realities; | 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. 2 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Taking into account, however, that despite these positive developments and international cooperation to resolve situations, the refugee and asylum problem in its entirety is bigger, more complex and as persistent as ever; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1990 | ||
Durable solutions and Refugee Protection 1989, para. 3 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Convinced that the contemporary problem of refugees and asylum-seekers, because of its dimensions and complexity, requires coherent and comprehensive approaches to meet the current reality; | Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | ExCom Conclusion |
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| 1989 |