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.blue-well p, .blue-well ol, .blue-well ul, .blue-well li, .blue-well a, .blue-well a:hover, .blue-well a:active { .vertical-line-left { background: rgba(77,77,77,0.9); } letter-spacing: normal; The most effective response to the pandemic will be one where every actor plays their part. -o-box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.19), 0 6px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.23); a.social-icon-android::after { UNHCR could use the ACSG mechanism to make further support available to States wishing to adapt their systems. border-top: #00a1d9 solid 3px; In the 1960s, the decolonization of Africa produced the first of that continent's numerous refugee crises needing UNHCR intervention. /* ***** lists ul/ol ***** */ .horizontal-line-top-blue-arrow { In addition to the socio-economic response plan, the Global Humanitarian COVID-19 response plan includes, as one of its three priorities, advocacy for the rights and provision of assistance to migrants, refugees, IDPs, and their host communities. color: #337ab7; border-bottom: none; vertical-align: middle; Nevertheless, some of these people may need some form of protection. Sue Morton resided in Tokyo and Singapore in the first vital year of Refugees International. color: #009edb; box-shadow: 5px 5px 3px #f2f2f2; .carousel-caption.top-text p { color: #ffffff !important; UNRWA has not changed and cannot change its mandate. .node-sidebar-item-body .menu > li > a { /* **** icons for links ***** */ The deepened engagement of refugees themselves, civil society, development actors, the private sector, INGOs, NNGOs, community-led organizations, and faith-based groups is key to mitigating risks and localizing the response in all sectors across the humanitarian-development-peace nexus. font-family: 'FontAwesome'; Indeed may be compensated by these employers, helping keep Indeed free for jobseekers.

} The GCR Digital Platform also includes links to other UNHCR communications and webpages related to COVID-19 such as the Operational Portal. Under international law and the principle of family unity, the children of refugees and their descendants are also considered refugees until a durable solution is found. content: ''; /* **** adjusting for screen size ***** */

.flag-container { In a world where over 82 million people are forcibly displaced as a result of conflict or persecution, the work of UNHCR is more important than ever. } border-radius: 10px; } .horizontal-line-top-drk { The UN General Assembly hosted a high-level meeting on 19 September 2016toaddress large movements of refugees and migrants, with the aim of bringing countries together behind a more humane and coordinated approach. } margin: 10px 0px; .member-state-grouping-letter { list-style: inherit; box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); UNHCR is actively engaged in these processes. The Global Compact on Refugees (GCR) provides arrangements that support these communities both in this response and in preparation for the future. padding: 10px;

background-color: #009edb; There were also 45.7 million internally displaced people,4.2 million asylum seekers, and 3.6 million Venezuelans displaced abroad. Many host countries have included refugees in their COVID-19 health response plans and healthcare systems and are encouraged to include them in their socio-economic recovery plans, as well. padding-left: 2rem; color:#ffffff; margin: auto 0 1.5rem 0; Within this strategic priority, there is a specific focus on the most vulnerable groups, including women and girls and people with mental or physical disabilities. The guide embeds GCR principles; contains resources on city, city networks, and global responses; provides concrete examples of actions that cities can take to serve refugees and migrants during the COVID-19 crisis; and includes a checklist for city policy actions. font-size: 32.24px; } line-height: normal !important; Yet in others, governments are stepping up inclusion efforts, in recognition that the response to a public health crisis can only be effective if it reaches everyone. The GCR further notes that support through the Asylum Capacity Support Group (ACSG) can be activated at the request of a concerned State to assist its national authorities to strengthen or adapt aspects of their asylum systems (ibid). left: 5%; .text-blue { } Every pledge counts to advance the objectives of the Global Compact on Refugees together. margin: 1rem 1.5rem; People fleeing persecution and conflict have been granted asylum in foreign lands for thousands of years. .back-button { display: none; The first call for proposals was issued on 15 April, with the first funds disbursed since 1 May 2020. Based on feedback received from States and partners, UNHCR communications (appeals and public statements) and the UN-wide communications (appeals and the global messages conveyed to the crisis management team and IASC) could systematically include punctual, sensible linkages with GCR principles and practices to highlight the GCRs relevance to the current situation. font-weight: 500; width: 95%; Refugees International is an independent humanitarian organization that advocates for better support for displaced people, including refugees, internally displaced people and stateless people. .carousel-caption.top-text p { text-decoration: underline; padding-top: 5px; right: 60%; vertical-align: middle; /*padding: 35px 35px; list-style-type: lower-latin; font-size: 2rem; margin-right: 10px; .unorg-home-hero.col-md-3 { As the virus can affect people of any nationality or status, broad-based inclusion efforts are the only way to contain its spread effectively and protect the health of refugees and host communities. In Ecuador, Corporacion Favorita (a supporter of the GRF via Fundela Fundacion) donated 2,000 food kits for vulnerable families. margin-bottom: 2rem; .horizontal-line-top { .observance-item-title a:hover { -ms-transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out; } But through its acceleration of drought, desertification, the salinization of ground water and soil, and rising sea levels, climate change, too, can contribute to the displacement of people across international frontiers. background-color: #f5f5f5; text-align: right; content: "\f105"; The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, is the lead agency with respect to the protection of refugees and the internally displaced. The three-year strategy remains a vital instrument, now supported through a multi-stakeholder Global Action Plan. padding: 5rem; content:'\f2b9';

ul.spaced-list li { } The GCR Digital Platform highlights good practices and lessons learned related to the application of the GCR, and features GRF pledges and good practices of relevance to the COVID-19 response, such as the Global Fund pledge that committed to ensuring that national strategic plans and proposals cover refugees needs and health- and WASH-related as well as other good practices. Although the COVID-19 pandemic could delay the implementation of some pledges made at the GRF, it can accelerate others. font-size: 1.75rem !important; -ms-box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.19), 0 6px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.23); padding: 3rem 3rem; bottom: 20px; @media only screen and (min-width: 1200px) { Professional footballers Alphonso Davies and Asmir Begovic have engaged in media and fundraising to highlight the challenges that the worlds refugees face during the pandemic. TheInter-Agency Standing Committee(IASC), through its cluster approach, brings together all major humanitarian agencies, both within and outside the UN system, for coordinated action. This requires assessing needs and developing responses through an Age, Gender, and Diversity (AGD) lens to ensure that no one is left behind. } Some notable board members include Queen Noor and Matt Dillon as well as past members as George Soros, Richard Holbrooke, and Sam Waterston. position: absolute; This can help to preserve trust, integration, and economic opportunities for refugees and people who are internally displaced or stateless. margin: auto 0 1.5rem 0; max-width: 60%; margin-bottom: 0px; } height: 205px; width: 33%; font-family: FontAwesome; -webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24); Good practices also can be amplified in UNHCR and partners strategic communications. font-family: 'Fontawesome'; /* } .top-bottom-dashed-line { /* ************* side bar nav menu **************** */ } Today, Refugees International conducts around 15 field missions to identify displaced people's needs for basic services such as food, water, health care, housing, access to education and protection from harm. font-weight: 700; margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem 0; font-family: FontAwesome; -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24); } ul.block-list li { This will help to relieve strain on their limited resources and enable them to support holistic, long-term solutions. These measures should be carried out in consideration of the dramatic impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the activity and prospects of many of the businesses and philanthropic foundations that made pledges at the GRF. } It does not accept any United Nations or government funding. font-weight: 700; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: dotted 0.1rem #333333; Several governments have already implemented policies in recognition of this. Other human-made calamities, such as severe socio-economic deprivation, can also cause people to flee across borders. Location (HQ): United States UNHCR promotes a whole-of-government and whole-of-society response to complement efforts in the health and other sectors, in line with the GCR (paras 20-21, 33-44). } } border: none; .un-anniversaries { border-top: #009edb solid 3px; -webkit-box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); UNHCR isprioritizing support for policy and technical guidance for umbrella city networks to ensure wider outreach to cities in the current context. Work on securing resettlement and access to complementary pathways for refugees continues on all levels in the face of the challenges and constraints presented by COVID-19. border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; } box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.19), 0 6px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.23); ul.block-list li a { UNHCR encourages the recognition of qualified workers, and there is a strong interest by both public and private health providers, such as Grupo Breca (a Peruvian holding company including laClnica Internacional), to recruit refugee doctors, nurses, and medical technicians for their COVID-19 response. padding: 1rem 0 1rem 0; border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 1.2em !important; } } margin-bottom: 1em; There are also millions of stateless people, who have been denied a nationality andaccess tobasic rights such as education, healthcare, employment and freedom of movement. /************ some interactivity */ } margin: 4rem 0 auto 0; } background: url(https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/arrow.png) no-repeat; UNRWA is a direct service provider, delivering primary and secondary education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency aid to Palestine refugees, now numbering 5million, in the Agencys five mandated areas of operation: the Gaza Strip, West Bank, including East Jerusalem, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. color: #ffffff !important; It will be key to support and invest in the implementation of pledges made by host countries at the GRF towards the inclusion of refugees in national programmes and development planning, education, livelihoods development, and access to public services. } Private sector partners who made connected education pledges at GRF could consider how to support home-learning during the school closures related to COVID-19.

The largest portion of UNHCR staff are based in countries in Asia and Africa, the continents that both host and generate the most refugees and internally displaced people. The following year, on July 28, the legal foundation of helping refugees and the basic statute guiding UNHCR's work,theUnited Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, was adopted. The CRISP website (resettle.org) was launched on 19 May 2020, and the global mapping of opportunities to grow resettlement and advance complementary pathways remains on track to be completed in 2020. For more information please contact[emailprotected]. The pandemic is not only challenging global health systems, but also testing our common humanity. } Complementary pathways, such as humanitarian admission programmes, family reunification, and education opportunities, are highlighted in the GCR (para 95) and can still play an important role in combining emergency response, protection, and solutions. padding: 20px; Most cannot afford to be unemployed, do not have savings, cannot work from home,and must either expose themselves to risk of contracting COVID-19 or fall further into poverty. } For example, the GCR promotesgender equality,empowerment, and meaningful engagement of refugeewomen and girlsand anendtoSGBV. Involving all actors and agreeing on mechanisms for support to the most vulnerable are crucial in a united response to the pandemic. ul.block-list li a:before { Alongside preparedness and emergency response, resettlement processes need to continue, and regular resettlement departures need to resume as soon as conditions allow.

border-bottom: dotted 0.1rem #ffffff; blockquote p::before { UNHCR has simplified its internal mechanisms to facilitate the response of NGOs and civil society actors. padding-left: 2em; In the context of COVID-19, the UN Secretary-General affirmed that people and their rights need to be at front and centre. .section1 { All of these circumstances - conflict, natural disasters, and climate change - pose enormous challenges for the international humanitarian community. } } .blue-well { There is diminishing prospects for refugees when it comes to hopes of any quick end to their plight. padding: 2rem; Pledges promoting gender equality or the meaningful participation of refugees also could be supported and accelerated. .heading-center-underline { The lack of food, water, education, health care and a livelihood would not ordinarily and by themselves sustain a refugee claim under the 1951 Convention. margin: auto 0; All UN agencies are asked to pursue simultaneously the humanitarian appeals and the new instruments for a multi-dimensional, integrated response. .blue-well-nav-bar { Ideal candidates will be undergraduate students with an interest in, IRC opened an office in Seattle in 1976 and provides a continuum of services including intensive case management, employment and economic empowerment services,, The Case Aide carries out activities to meet individual client needs and preferences, 4-6 years of experience in the NGO sector, preferably in, Developing and administering plans to ensure DUCO-funded programs serving Unaccompanied Children (UC) comply with the Flores v. Reno Settlement Agreement,, Knowledge of federal policymaking and experience working with Congress, federal agencies, and/or relevant. #memberStatesIndex a { content:'\f179'; .top-padding { /* ******************** end added by Gedi ***************** */, The definition of a refugee issomeone who: .blue-well a, .blue-well a:hover, .blue-well a:active { And it shares the lead with respect to emergency shelter with theInternational Federation ofRed Cross and Red CrescentSocieties. Work with the Community Engagement Coordinator to secure necessary in-kind donations. } .observance-item { UNHCRs Private Sector Partnership Service (PSP) is also exploring opportunities for in-kind donations of health supplies, including from companies that participated in the GRF. Microsoft which made an education pledge at the GRF set up a campaign on Benevity (a giving platform) to raise awareness and ask for donations for UNHCRs response, which it will match. @media only screen and (min-width: 992px) { None of the existing international and regional refugee law instruments, however, specifically addresses the plight of such people. .observance-item-title { } border-bottom: dotted 0.1rem #333333; margin-right: 0.3em; } Such disasters floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, mudslides are increasing in frequency and intensity. } For example, the Inter-American Human Rights System has advocated for the respect of the rights of refugees, migrants and displaced persons in a variety of statements, and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights adopted resolution 77/20 in relation to COVID-19.

} Non-profit organizations based in Washington, D.C. Lessons learnedand good practices developed in the context of COVID-19 could be brought to the ACSG mechanism and expanded in the future. Over the following two decades, UNHCR had to help with displacement crises in Asia and Latin America. ul.block-list li.leaf:before { .blue-well ol, .blue-well ul { border-bottom: none; background: #009EDB; /* font-weight: bold; */ Faith-based groups in particular often provide a social safety net for the most vulnerable. float: right !important; @media only screen and (min-width: 992px) { .back-to-toplink { The GCR provides for the establishment of situation-specific Support Platforms, which are designed to help concretize burden and responsibility sharing (GCR, III.A. Human rights mechanisms and systems could be engaged to ensure the protection of refugees and people who are internally displaced or stateless in the current context. } .back-to-toplink a { Development actors, closely working with line ministries, also play an important role in supporting inclusion in the national and local responses. These Member States, through the UN General Assembly, have tasked UNRWA to provide assistance and protection to Palestine refugees until a just and lasting political solution is found that addresses their plight. margin: auto 0 1.5rem 0; Parallel humanitarian health systems may have a significant role to play in acute emergencies and/or when national systems are under increased strain. UNHCR remains committed to work with States and partners in both resettlement and host countries to ensure resettlement remains a vital protection tool. Refugees International, powered by only volunteers at its beginning, grew to hire paid staff and expand its scope beyond Southeast Asia in 1990 and advocated for protection for Liberian refugees in Guinea and Kuwaitis in the Iraq-Jordan desert. Inclusion is vital for health, social protection, welfare, and solutions (e.g. border-left: solid #eeeeee 5px; The economic impact of COVID-19andlockdowns has led to loss of livelihoods for refugees. border-top: solid #eeeeee 5px; International refugee law continues to apply, even and especially in times like these when countries may need adapt their asylum systems to admit those in need of protection while protecting the health of their own populations. Refugees International's advocacy addresses resource needs and policy changes by government and UN agencies that improve conditions for refugees and displaced people. Much of this support is provided through the United Nations humanitarian action machinery. opacity: 0.7; border-bottom: #eeeeee dotted 2px; In the 1990s, on average 1.5 million refugees were able to return home each year. border-bottom: none; .onimage_title { The UN agency that helps refugees isUNHCR(also known as the UN Refugee Agency), which emerged in the wake of World War II to help Europeans displaced by that conflict. In Colombia, Oro Molida Coffee provided USD 12,000 in support of Venezuelan refugees and migrants in Antioquia region. Founded: 1979 That is the responsibility of UN Member States. .heading-underlined-blue { font-size: 14px !important; Definitions of refugees under the 1951 Refugee Convention and of Palestine refugees per the UN General Assembly are complementary. } width: 25% !important; color:#ffffff !important; content: "\f105"; UNHCR was established on December 14, 1950 by the UN General Assembly with a three-year mandate to complete its work and then disband. The organization is based in Washington, D.C. RI also has a blog detailing its recent actions. content:'\f17b'; In the absence of UNRWA, Palestine refugees would still exist. padding-bottom: 0px; } h3.header-lg { When the Agency began operations in 1950, it was responding to the needs of about 750,000 Palestine refugees.

font-weight: 600; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24); The ACSG mechanism foresees coordinating support to increase the adaptability of asylum systems to prepare for unexpected or novel circumstances. margin: 1.5rem 0; .carousel-caption.top-text { The design and financing of inclusive social protection programmes are key to emergency responses.

UNHCR continues to engage all stakeholders in developing and integrating complementary pathways for admission into refugee responses, as exemplified by ongoing consultations within the context of the ATCR, which is taking place as a series of virtual meetings. The private sector at large, especially in industries relevant to WASH and health, can be mobilized to amplify key messages, consider and provide innovative solutions, bolster health and WASH systems in affected countries, and support programmes that have taken on a new relevance. This includes the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT), the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR), and the Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC). The pledges made at the GRF and the threeSupport Platforms (IGAD, MIRPS, SSAR) launched at GRF can help sustain the momentumfor the achievement of solutions. padding-left: 40px; } display: inline-block; padding: 9px; padding: 1rem 0 1rem 0; On 17 December 2018, the United Nations General Assembly approved theGlobal Compact on Refugees,a framework for more predictable and equitable responsibility-sharing, recognizing that a sustainable solution to refugee situations cannot be achieved without international cooperation. font-weight: 600; } width: 310px; } } font-family: 'FontAwesome'; Pledges and good practices related to supporting emergency response efforts, as well as for protection services and systems for people with specific needs (such as women and girls, children and youth, and people who are at risk of SGBV, people with disabilities, older persons, people with medical needs, and those who are in detention as per GCR para 60) could be supported and scaled in the context of the COVID-19 response. } margin: 3rem auto; .carousel-caption.top-text button { Photo: UNOPS, Sustainable Development and Climate Action, United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, International Federation ofRed Cross and Red CrescentSocieties, The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Statute of the International Court of Justice, Secretary-General's Action Agenda on Internal Displacement, Prevention of Genocide and the Responsibility to Protect. 2.2) through the engagement of committed States and other stakeholders in support of host country leadership. Along with theInternational Organization for Migration(IOM), it is the lead agency for camp coordination and management. By the end of the century there were fresh refugee problems in Africa and, turning full circle, new waves of refugees in Europe from the series of wars in the Balkans. padding: 1em 1em; } } -ms-box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24);

display: none; } Kamal and his family are among the thousands of refugees who have fled Myanmar since August 2017. UNHCR is the lead agency with respect to the protection of refugees and the internally displaced. text-align: right; text-align: center; .country { } -moz-box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.19), 0 6px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.23);

Scope: Global h1.header-entry-page { .international-items.resolution { For more information, see the, Temporarily Remote in Washington, DC 20201. It was developed by the members of the UNSDG, under the co-lead of DCO and UNDP, with inputs from RCs. ol.ol-decimal { This priority remains paramount, even within the COVID-19 pandemic context. } ol.ol-lower-latin { text-transform: uppercase; Today, a staff of more than 18,000 people in 132 countries provides protection and assistance to nearly 59 million refugees, returnees, internally displaced and stateless people. margin-right: 0.3em; How the world isworking together to find practical, long-term solutions that will allow refugees,internally displaced people,stateless peopleand their generous host communities to thrive. .grey-well { border: solid 1px #000; Annex - Examples of relevant pledges made at the GRF (updated July 2020), The Global Compact on Refugees | Digital platform, Refugees at home: Dispatch from the Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Age, Gender, and Diversity Inclusive Pledges, Global Academic Interdisciplinary Network, Engagement with Organizations led by Forcibly Displaced and Stateless Persons, comprehensiveEmergency COVID-19 Support Programme, health- and WASH-related as well as other good practices. bottom: 30px; Byrespecting human rights, we will build better responses for the emergency today and solutions for recovery in the longer term. display: block; Minimizing the risk of losing livelihoods requires the inclusion of refugees in national public works, value chain development, andextension of grants/credits to businesses, as well as the provision of cash transfersandshort-term jobs. Adaptability is one of the aspects of a quality asylum system recognized in the GCR (para 62). On the date the ad appeared in the Washington Post, Morton and Lawson were part of a peaceful, candlelit march, led by then Senator Paul Simon (D-IL) and the singer Joan Baez, from the Lincoln Memorial to the north side of the White House. padding-right: 6px; text-decoration: underline !important; font-weight: 700; margin-left: 25% !important; Asylum-seekers, refugees, people who are internally displaced (IDPs) or stateless, and other people on the move face risks to their health, protection, and resilience and challenges in accessing their rights. .node-sidebar-item-body { Anchored in the 2030 Agenda, the fund will seek to support those countries least able to cope with and recover from the socio-economic impacts of the pandemic. font-size: 1.2em; }*/ color:#ffffff; .eventitem { .node-sidebar-item-body p a:hover { } Networks and constituencies of NGOs, development partners, the MDG Coordination Platform, and the private sector could also engage in strategic and joint advocacy. .grey-well { Based on their field findings in humanitarian emergencies, they advocate to policy makers and aid agencies to improve the lives of displaced people around the world and urge the strategic benefits of a continuation of United States funding for foreign aid. When they are left without access to such basic necessities as food, water, sanitation and health care, the UN family provides it. padding: 1.5rem 0; Sports partners, such as the Football Club Social Alliance and Coaches Across Continents, have adapted their programmes, using online tools and new approaches to provide structured activities for refugee children and youth. } } This can be supported through leveraging partnerships and matching financial, technical, and material pledges to support pledges made by host countries at the GRF towards health and WASH, economic inclusion, and social protection. Refugee aid organizations in the United States, Pages using infobox organization with motto or pledge, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Myanmar, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Advocacy, humanitarian affairs, human rights, research (conducted through field missions to locations refugees crises and areas of displacement), Michel Gabaudan, president from September 2010 until June 2017; previously served in the, This page was last edited on 29 June 2022, at 08:43. #memberStatesIndex { margin-top: 2rem; UNHCRs resettlement programming continues nonetheless: operations in the MENA region referred 1,200 persons in April and aim to keep referring between 1,200 to 1,500 refugees per month to resettlement States; several operations in East & Horn of Africa and Great Lakes region are piloting remote processing modalities; and work has commenced on developing an advocacy strategy to maintain and grow support to meet the goals of the Three-Year Strategy on Resettlement and Complementary Pathways.