Description:

UNHCR Reference/Presence Maps are either at global or regional scale

Data:

The data used to produce these maps is stored in UNHCR’s standardized GIS database.

CREATION TIME:

4 to 6 hours.

FOCAL POINT:

mapping@unhcr.org

CONTENT/PURPOSE:

The maps will display one or a combination of the following data sets:

• UNHCR offices
• Presence of Population of Concern
• Country names recognized by the UN
• International and Administrative boundaries recognized by the UN
• Road network
• States that are party to refugee or statelessness conventions

SIZE:

A3 or A4

FREQUENCY:

The maps are updated twice a year or on demand.

CLEARANCE:

To be reviewed by Mapping Unit and cleared by requester.

Description:

UNHCR Operation/Situation maps are medium sized maps at country or regional scale highlighting the context of a UNHCR operation.

Data:

Their creation requires the gathering and verification of information and data in close consultation with the regional bureau.

CREATION TIME:

6 to 24 hours.

FOCAL POINT:

mapping@unhcr.org

CONTENT/PURPOSE:

The maps provide HQ and field offices with a timely visual of the latest context of an ongoing UNHCR operation. The maps will display one or a combination of the following data sets:

• Location(s) of the event(s)
• Cause/nature of event
• UNHCR offices
• Humanitarian impact such as number of refugees, IDPs etc.
• Country names recognized by the UN
• International and Administrative boundaries recognized by the UN
• Road network

SIZE:

A3, A4 or Inset Map (250px)

FREQUENCY:

Maps are produced on demand or as new emergencies and priorities arise.

CLEARANCE:

To be reviewed by Mapping Unit and cleared by requester.

Description:

Custom Maps encompass products such as Statistical maps, Infographics or any other request.

• The statistical maps are either at regional or global scale, they provide visual display of UNHCR population data such as number of Refugees, IDPs, Returnees or Asylum Seekers.
• An Infographic is a full page map focusing on one thematic and combining geo-referenced information, graphics and textual summaries. The infographic provides timely visual insight to a situation, developed from data provided by UN agencies, clusters and other humanitarian actors.

Data:

Their creation requires the gathering and verification of information and large amounts of data in close consultation with the requester.

CREATION TIME:

A minimum of 24 hours and up to two weeks depending on the complexity of the product.

FOCAL POINT:

mapping@unhcr.org

CONTENT/PURPOSE:

The maps provide HQ and field offices with a timely visual of the latest context of an ongoing UNHCR operation. The maps will display one or a combination of the following data sets:

• Location(s) of the event(s)
• Cause/nature of event
• UNHCR offices
• Humanitarian impact such as number of refugees, IDPs etc.
• Country names recognized by the UN
• International and Administrative boundaries recognized by the UN
• Road network

SIZE:

A4

FREQUENCY:

Maps are produced on demand or as new emergencies and priorities arise.

CLEARANCE:

To be reviewed by Mapping Unit and cleared by requester.