Session 1 5 International Protection in Emergencies UNHCReCentreInter

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Session 1. 5. International Protection in Emergencies UNHCR/e-Centre/Inter. Works - Emergency Management Training 1

Session 1. 5. International Protection in Emergencies UNHCR/e-Centre/Inter. Works - Emergency Management Training 1

Content of the International Protection of Refugees § Admission to safety § Protection against

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/Inter. Works - Emergency Management Training 2

Responsibilities of Country of Asylum Defined in: A. International Refugee Instruments • 1951 Convention

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

Responsibilities of Country of Asylum Further defined in: B. Regional Refugee Instruments • •

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

Responsibilities of Country of Asylum Further defined in: C. International Human Rights Instruments UNHCR/e-Centre/Inter.

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

Responsibilities of Country of Asylum Further defined in: D. Customary International Law E. International

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

Responsibilities of the Country of Asylum - 1 § Allow admissions for all persons

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

Responsibilities of the Country of Asylum - 2 · Allow refugees to remain pending

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/e-Centre/Inter. Works - Emergency Management Training 8

Responsibilities of UNHCR Defined in: § UNHCR Statute (General Assembly Resolution 428 of 14/12/1950)

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

Responsibilities of UNHCR Statutory mandate: A. Provide international protection to refugees B. Seek permanent

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

Activities of UNHCR - 1 §Assists countries responding to refugee problems § Provides technical

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

Activities of UNHCR - 2 § Monitors compliance with Refugee Instruments § Promotes respect

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

Activities of UNHCR - 3 § Recommends improvement of standards for refugee protection §

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

Activities of UNHCR - 4 § Mobilizes international action for finding solutions § Cooperates

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

Actors in Protection of Refugees § Country of asylum § UNHCR § Refugees §

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/Inter. Works - Emergency Management Training 15

Durable Solutions to Refugee Problems § Voluntary 1 Repatriation § Local Integration § Resettlement

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

Protection of Internally Displaced Persons Similarities with refugee situations § Same root causes §

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/Inter. Works - Emergency Management Training 17

Protection of Internally Displaced Persons Similarities with refugee situations § No international protection mechanism

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/Inter. Works - Emergency Management Training 18

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