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General Conclusion On International Protection 2008, para. (p)
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- Encourages UNHCR to continue its efforts in collaboration with resettlement countries to promote the use of resettlement strategically;
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 2008
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
Refugee Women 1988, para. 10
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- Encouraged the High Commissioner to develop training modules to be offered to UNHCR staff and implementing partners to increase their awareness of the specific needs of refugee women and practical means of addressing these needs;
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Women
- Year
- 1988
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Refugee Women 1988, para. 1
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- Expressed appreciation for the Note on Refugee Women (A/AC.96/XXXIX/CRP.1), particularly its emphasis on the interdependence of the problems and special needs of refugee women in regard to assistance, protection and durable solutions;
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Women
- Year
- 1988
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Rescue of Asylum-Seekers in Distress at Sea 1985, para. (a)
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- Reaffirmed the fundamental obligation under international law for shipmasters to rescue all persons, including asylum-seekers, in distress at sea;
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 1985
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Problem of Extradition Affecting Refugees 1980, para. (e)
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- Expressed the hope that due regard be had to the principle of non-refoulement in the application of existing treaties relating to extradition;
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 1980
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Problem of Extradition Affecting Refugees 1980, para. (a)
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- 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;
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 1980
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Asylum 1977, para. (e)
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- 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.
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 1977
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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International Instruments 1977, para. (a)
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- 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;
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 1977
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Refugee Protection and Sexual Violence 1993, para. (g)
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- Recommends that in procedures for the determination of refugee status, asylum-seekers who may have suffered sexual violence be treated with particular sensitivity;
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Movement
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 1993
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
General Conclusion On International Protection 1985, para. (k)
- Paragraph text
- Welcomed the convening by the High Commissioner in May 1985 of the Consultations on the Arrivals of Asylum-Seekers and Refugees in Europe;
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 1985
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
Registration of Refugees and Asylum-seekers 2001, para. (e)
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- Acknowledges the importance to the international community, particularly States, UNHCR and other relevant organizations, of sharing statistical data;
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 2001
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Internally Displaced Persons 1994, para. (l)
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- 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;
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 1994
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
Refugee Women 1989, para. (c)
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- 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;
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Women
- Year
- 1989
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
Functioning of Sub-Committee and General 1976, para. (h) ii
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- [Further appealed to States:] To offer resettlement opportunities to those who had been unable to obtain permanent residence in the State of first asylum;
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 1976
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
Conclusion on youth 2016, para. 2
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- 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;
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Youth
- Year
- 2016
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
Conclusion on Protracted Refugee Situations 2009, para. (l)
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- 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;
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 2009
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
General Conclusion On International Protection 2008, para. (o)
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- Welcomes the progress that has been achieved in increasing the number of States offering opportunities for resettlement and the number of refugees resettled, in particular of women and girls at heightened risk;
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Girls
- Persons on the move
- Women
- Year
- 2008
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
General Conclusion On International Protection 2008, para. (h)
- Paragraph text
- Recognizes the importance for States to promote an age, gender and diversity-sensitive approach, taking into account such information in the implementation of applicable international refugee instruments;
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 2008
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
Conclusion On Women And Girls At Risk 2006, para. (p) iii
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- [Recommended longer-term responses and solutions include partnerships and actions to:] consider using special evacuation programmes for internally displaced women and girls at risk, if necessary, given that resettlement is very rarely available to them;
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Girls
- Persons on the move
- Women
- Year
- 2006
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
Conclusion On Women And Girls At Risk 2006, para. (j) ii
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- [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;
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Girls
- Persons on the move
- Women
- Year
- 2006
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
Conclusion On Local Integration 2005, para. (i) i
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- [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
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 2005
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
Conclusion On Local Integration 2005, para. (f)
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- 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;
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 2005
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
Conclusion On Local Integration 2005, para. (e)
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- 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;
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 2005
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
Conclusion On Local Integration 2005, para. (b)
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- 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;
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 2005
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
General Conclusion On International Protection 2005, para. (x)
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- 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;
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 2005
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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Protection from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation 2003, para. (c) i
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- [Urges all States, consistent with applicable international refugee, human rights and humanitarian law:] to protect refugees and asylum-seekers, especially children, from all forms of abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence; and
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Movement
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 2003
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
General Conclusion On International Protection 2003, para. (r)
- Paragraph text
- 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;
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 2003
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
General Conclusion On International Protection 2003, para. (k)
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- 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;
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 2003
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
General Conclusion On International Protection 2003, para. (b)
- Paragraph text
- 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.
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 2003
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph
Civilian and Humanitarian Character of Asylum 2002, para. (c)
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- [Recommends that action taken by States to ensure respect for the civilian and humanitarian character of asylum be guided, inter alia, by the following principles;]
- Body
- Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Document type
- ExCom Conclusion
- Topic(s)
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 2002
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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