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Regional Impact of New York Declaration on Refugee Protection in the Americas

This document explores the implications of the New York Declaration on the protection of refugees in the Americas. It delves into the political commitments of 193 states towards migrants and refugees, emphasizing shared solidarity, sustainable solutions, and the development of global Compacts by 2018. Additionally, it discusses the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF) proposed by the UNHCR, focusing on coordinated efforts aimed at addressing refugee displacement and providing durable solutions. Regional responses from countries like Brazil and initiatives such as the San Jose Action Statement are highlighted, showcasing collaborative approaches to addressing refugee protection needs. The narrative underscores the urgent call for shared responsibility, south-south cooperation, and joint actions with various stakeholders for a comprehensive refugee response on a regional level.

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Regional Impact of New York Declaration on Refugee Protection in the Americas

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  1. International Protection of the refugees in the Americas: New York Declaration and the impact in the regional frameworks San Pedro Sula, November 16th 2016 UNHCRUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

  2. New York DeclarationforRefugees and Migrants • Political commitment of 193 States with the rights of migrants and refugees • Specific and common commitments • Shared solidarity and responsibility • Beyond a humanitarian response- sustainable solutions on the long term • Reach 2 global Compacts by 2018 UNHCRUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

  3. New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants • Annex 1: Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework. (CRRF) • Annex 2: Towards a global compact for safe, orderly and regular migration UNHCRUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

  4. Annex 1:Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework and the steps to coordinate a global compact for refugees. • Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF) • Global Compact on Refugees for 2018 in the General Assembly of the United Nations • Elaborated by UNHCR in coordination with the States UNHCRUnitedNations High CommissionerforRefugees

  5. Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework • (CRRF) • Comprehensive and foreseeable action in the face of refugees displacement • Reception and admission • Support for immediate and ongoing needs • Support for host countries and communities • Durable Solutions UNHCRUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

  6. Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework • (CRRF) • -Joint actions with humanitarian and development actors (development planning) • -International development agencies (2030 Agenda) • -Attack the causes of the displacements (origin countries) • -Support asylum countries • -Cooperation with private sector UNHCRUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

  7. Regional Responses • Brazil’sAction Plan • LatinAmerica and theCaribbean • San Jose ActionStatement • Central America, United S, Canada UNHCRUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

  8. Components of the Declaration and Brazil’s Action Plan • Road map and strategic framework that defines operational priorities (11 programs) • Recognizes sub-regional specificities • NTCA, Caribbean, Mercosur • Promotes south-south cooperation, regional solidarity and shared responsibility UNHCRUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

  9. San Jose Action Statement • Call to action: Protection Needs in the NTCA • Shared responsibility mechanism and commitments (origin countries, transit, and asylum) • Collaborative approach (Govs, UN, int. Orgs, civil society, academy) UNHCRUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

  10. New York Declaration and regional implications • RCM as a regional forum for joint approach for the Compact on Refugees of 2018 • Positioning through the example of the material actions that accompany the narrative • Comprehensiveframeworksforthe response to establishedrefugees in the RCM MemberCountries at a nationallevel? UNHCRUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

  11. 10. We are determined to save lives. Our challenge is above all moral and humanitarian. Equally, we are determined to find long-term and sustainable solutions. • We will combat with all the means at our disposal the abuses and • exploitation suffered by countless refugees and migrants in vulnerable situations. UNHCRUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

  12. UNHCRUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Many Thanks www.acnur.org www.unhcr.org

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