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A Framework for the Protection of Children
The Framework for the Protection of Children marks an evolution in UNHCR’s policy and practice, recognizing both the centrality of children’s protection to UNHCR’s work and the growing body of practice and expertise in the child protection sector globally
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Under the Radar and Under Protected. The urgent need to address Stateless Children's Rights
There are up to 6 million stateless children in the world. Without a nationality, many of them are denied access to education and healthcare. Without a legal identity, these children are vulnerable to exploitation and abuse, including being trafficked, fo
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Trees only move in the wind: A study of unaccompanied Afghan children in Europe
‘A tree does not move unless there is wind’ is an Afghan proverb which, roughly translated, means ‘there is no smoke without fire’, or ‘nothing happens without a reason’. The proverb provides an appropriate title for a report that tries to explain why sig
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A Community-based Approach in UNHCR Operations
This manual is intended to support staff in implementing a community-based approach in UNHCR operations to ensure that people of concern are placed at the centre of all decisions affecting their lives. It was developed as a follow-up to the recommendatio
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Refugee education. A global review
Education is one of the highest priorities of refugee communities. Yet there is little evidence of tangible organisational commitment by UNHCR to guaranteeing the right to education for refugee children and young people. The lack of high quality and prote
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Protection and promotion of the rights of children working and/or living on the street
The present report analyses the circumstances of children working and/or living on the streets. It concludes that the actual number of children who depend on the streets for their survival and development is not known and that the number fluctuates accord
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Field Handbook for the Implementation of UNHCR BID Guidelines
The 2011 'Field Handbook on the Implementation of UNHCR Best Interests Determination Guidelines' is the product of a joint effort between UNHCR and IRC, which included much dialog with field practitioners. It provides practical guidance on the implementat
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The Right to Asylum between Islamic Shari'ah and International Refugee Law: A Comparative Study
"The Right to Asylum, between Islamic Shari’ah and International Refugee Law: Comparative Study", written by Professor Abou El-Wafa, Dean of the Law Faculty at Cairo University, and sponsored by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), is a timely s
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Birth Registration: A topic proposed for an executive committee conclusion on international protection
This recommendation (EC/61/SC/CRP.5) from the Standing Committee of the 47th Meeting of the Executive Committee of the High Commisioner's Programme presents the case for ensuring birth registration for all children as a first step in ensuring their access
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UNHCR Guidelines on Determining the Best Interests of the Child
The principle of the best interests of the child has been the subject of extensive consideration in academic, operational and other circles. Legal documents relating to the protection of children, including those adopted by UNHCR’s Executive Committee on
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Clinical Management of Rape Survivors: Developing protocols for use with refugees and internally displaced persons
Over the past five years, humanitarian agencies have been working to put in place systems to respond to sexual and gender-based violence, as well as to support community-based efforts to prevent such violence. In March 2001, the international humanitarian
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UNHCR Policy Related to the Acceptance, Distribution and Use of Milk Products in Refugee Settings
The protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding and appropriate complementary feeding are essential to the well-being of infants and young children. Inappropriate handling of milk products in refugee settings can negatively impact on infant feeding