In Focus
Latest Refworld Updates
- 17 February 2016
- Response to Vulnerability in Asylum - Project Report
- Myanmar: UN support is still required to improve the human rights situation
- Report of the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism
- Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
- Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967
- Report of the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment of punishment on his mission to Georgia
- Report of the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
- Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders on his mission to Burundi
Special Features
Children
Core legal instruments and UNHCR's policy and guidance relating to children at risk.
Detention
Provisions, guidance and tools on detention, prison conditions and freedom of movement.
Gender Equality and Women
Legal, policy and guidance documents on gender equality and women.
Internally Displaced Persons
Legal, policy and operational documents relating to Internally Displaced Persons.
Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict
Key information relevant to the protection of civilians in situations of armed conflict.
Refugee Protection and International Migration
Documents on the intersection between refugee protection and international migration.
Refugee Status Determination
Legal, policy and guidance materials relevant to the refugee status determination process.
Resettlement
Core documents on UNHCR's resettlement activities, challenges and the policy framework.
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Key materials relevant for asylum claims based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Special Initiatives relating to UNHCR's Mandate
Key documents from several special initiatives to clarify and strengthen UNHCR's mandate.
Statelessness
Legal instruments, UNHCR policy documents and guidance on statelessness.
The UN Human Rights System
Documents relevant to the human rights mechanisms within the United Nations.
Trafficking in Human Beings
Key documents related to trafficking in human beings and international protection.
Voluntary Repatriation
UNHCR policies, operational guidance and tools on voluntary repatriation.
UNHCR Protection Manual
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UNHCR delivers vital aid to Yemenis in embattled Taizz
Convoy brought blankets, mattresses and other emergency aid to 1,000 residents of Taizz, a city in southwest Yemen that has been largely isolated by heavy fighting.
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Taking the plunge: Swimming lessons help integration in Norway
Somali refugee Abdullahi Yusuf Jibril helps others to take the plunge.
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Thousands of refugees vote in second round of CAR presidential election
Thousands of refugees took part at the weekend in the second round of Central African Republic's landmark presidential election, which could herald their return.
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Q&A: UNHCR plays vital role in getting Central African refugees to the ballot box
As the second round of CAR's presidential election nears, UNHCR's Charles Mballa discusses the refugee agency's role in ensuring the participation of refugees.
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Some 80,000 refugees arrive in Europe in first six weeks of 2016
UNHCR concerned over increasing restrictive measures, urges effective comprehensive European response
