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International Protection in Emergencies

Session 1.5. International Protection in Emergencies. Content of the International Protection of Refugees Admission to safety Protection against forcible return ( non-refoulement ) Protection of physical safety Basic standards of treatment Search for durable solutions.

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International Protection in Emergencies

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  1. Session 1.5. International Protection in Emergencies UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training

  2. Content of the International Protection of Refugees • Admission to safety • Protection against forcible return (non-refoulement) • Protection of physical safety • Basic standards of treatment • Search for durable solutions UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training

  3. Responsibilities of Country of Asylum Defined in: A. International Refugee Instruments • 1951 Convention on Refugee Status • 1967 Protocol on Refugee Status UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training

  4. Responsibilities of Country of Asylum Further defined in: • B. Regional Refugee Instruments • 1969 OAU Convention (Africa) • 1984 Cartagena Declaration (Central America) UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training

  5. Responsibilities of Country of Asylum Further defined in: • C. International Human Rights Instruments UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training

  6. Responsibilities of Country of Asylum Further defined in: • D. Customary International Law • E. International Standards & Norms • (EXCOM Conclusions, GA, Declarations, etc.) UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training

  7. Responsibilities of the Country of Asylum - 1 • Allow admissions for all persons claiming to flee danger (principle of non-refoulement) • Refrain from forcibly returning refugees X UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training

  8. Responsibilities of the Country of Asylum - 2 • Allow refugees to remain pending search for durable solution • Ensure the physical security of refugees • Ensure basic standards of treatment (basic assistance, non-discrimination, religious freedom, etc) • Cooperate with UNHCR UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training

  9. Responsibilities of UNHCR Defined in: • UNHCR Statute(General Assembly Resolution 428 of 14/12/1950) • General Assembly Resolutions UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training

  10. Responsibilities of UNHCR Statutory mandate: A. Provide international protection to refugees B. Seek permanent solutions to refugee problems UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training

  11. Activities of UNHCR - 1 • Assists countries responding to refugee problems • Provides technical assistance • Undertakes coordination role • Mobilizes funds UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training

  12. Activities of UNHCR - 2 • Monitors compliance with Refugee Instruments • Promotes respect for principles of international protection UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training

  13. Activities of UNHCR - 3 • Recommends improvement of standards for refugee protection • Intermediary between authorities and refugees UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training

  14. Activities of UNHCR - 4 • Mobilizes international action for finding solutions • Cooperates with Governments UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training

  15. Actors in Protection of Refugees • Country of asylum • UNHCR • Refugees • International organizations (WHO, UNICEF, WFP) • Non-governmental organizations(Save the Children, Oxfam, MSF, CARE, etc.) • International community • Local population UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training

  16. Durable Solutions to Refugee Problems • Voluntary Repatriation • Local Integration • Resettlement 1 2 1 2 2 3 1 UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training

  17. Protection of Internally Displaced Persons Similarities with refugee situations • Same root causes • National protection ineffective or unavailable • Need protection against violence, abuse and danger • Need humanitarian aid for survival • Need assistance to return to their homes in safety and dignity UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training

  18. Protection of Internally Displaced Persons Similarities with refugee situations • No international protection mechanism or special “status” • Absence of “safe haven” • Obstacles for safe access to persons in need • Security problems for relief workers UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training

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