1985 (Executive Committee—36th Session)
concern itself with both the joint planning and the implementation of a repatriation programme. lt is also an
effective means of securing consultations between the main parties concerned on any problems that might
subsequently arise;
(k) International action to promote voluntary repatriation requires consideration of the situation within the
country of origin as well as within the receiving country. Assistance for the reintegration of returnees provided
by the international community in the country of origin is recognized as an important factor in promoting
repatriation. To this end, UNHCR and other United Nations agencies as appropriate, should have funds readily
available to assist returnees in the various stages of their integration and rehabilitation in their country of origin;
(l) The High Commissioner should be recognized as having a legitimate concern for the consequences of
return, particularly where such return has been brought about as a result of an amnesty or other form of
guarantee. The High Commissioner must be regarded as entitled to insist on his legitimate concern over the
outcome of any return that he has assisted. Within the framework of close consultations with the State
concerned, he should be given direct and unhindered access to returnees so that he is in a position to monitor
fulfilment of the amnesties, guarantees or assurances on the basis of which the refugees have returned. This
should be considered as inherent in his mandate;
(m) Consideration should be given to the further elaboration of an instrument reflecting all existing
principles and guidelines relating to voluntary repatriation for acceptance by the international community as a
whole.
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