1. UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training1.5.1. International Protection in Emergencies Session 1.5.

2. UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training1.5.2. 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

3. UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training1.5.3. Responsibilities of Country of Asylum Defined in: A.International Refugee Instruments 1951 Convention on Refugee Status 1951 Convention on Refugee Status 1967 Protocol on Refugee Status 1967 Protocol on Refugee Status

4. UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training1.5.4. B.Regional Refugee Instruments 1969 OAU Convention (Africa) 1984 Cartagena Declaration (Central America) Responsibilities of Country of Asylum Further defined in:

5. UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training1.5.5. C.International Human Rights Instruments Responsibilities of Country of Asylum Further defined in:

6. UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training1.5.6. D.Customary International Law E.International Standards & Norms (EXCOM Conclusions, GA, Declarations, etc.) Responsibilities of Country of Asylum Further defined in:

7. UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training1.5.7. 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

8. UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training1.5.8. 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

9. UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training1.5.9. Responsibilities of UNHCR Defined in:  UNHCR Statute (General Assembly Resolution 428 of 14/12/1950)  General Assembly Resolutions

10. UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training1.5.10. Responsibilities of UNHCR Statutory mandate: A.Provide international protection to refugees B.Seek permanent solutions to refugee problems

11. UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training1.5.11. Activities of UNHCR - 1  Assists countries responding to refugee problems  Provides technical assistance  Undertakes coordination role  Mobilizes funds

12. UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training1.5.12. Activities of UNHCR - 2  Monitors compliance with Refugee Instruments  Promotes respect for principles of international protection

13. UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training1.5.13. Activities of UNHCR - 3  Recommends improvement of standards for refugee protection  Intermediary between authorities and refugees

14. UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training1.5.14. Activities of UNHCR - 4  Mobilizes international action for finding solutions  Cooperates with Governments

15. UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training1.5.15. 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

16. UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training1.5.16. Durable Solutions to Refugee Problems  Voluntary Repatriation  Local Integration  Resettlement 2 1 2 1 1 23

17. UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training1.5.17. 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

18. UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training1.5.18. 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