Glossary

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  • Gap (RBM term)

    A gap is the difference between the current situation (baseline) and the standard. It represents actual needs within specific objectives. 

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  • Gender-related persecution

    Persecution that targets or disproportionately affects a particular gender. Under certain factual circumstances, gender- related persecution may come within the refugee definition. 

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  • Goal (RBM term)

    A desired overall result to be achieved through UNHCR’s engagement with a specific population planning group.

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  • Group-based protection responses

    Approaches whereby the protection and assistance needs of refugees are met without previously determining their status on an individual basis. Appropriate where asylum-seekers arrive en masse and individualized procedures are neither feasible nor necessary (the cause of flight often being self-evident). The two main approaches are recognition of refugee status on a prima facie basis and temporary protection. 

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  • Groups with specific needs

    Individuals, families or groups requiring additional support in order to enable them to overcome the challenges they face in accessing and enjoying their rights.

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