Refworld Case Law Collection Survey
In Focus
Latest Refworld Updates
- 28 December 2016
- Concluding observations on the initial report of Turkey
- Consideration of reports submitted by States parties under article 73 of the Convention pursuant to the simplified reporting procedure, Initial reports of States parties due in 2006 : Turkey
- Consideration of reports submitted by States parties under article 18 of the Convention, Combined fourth to sixth periodic reports of States parties due in 2014 : Suriname
- Consideration of reports submitted by States parties under article 18 of the Convention, Seventh periodic report of States parties to be presented in 2014 : Burkina Faso
- Mosul residents face battle for survival
- Responsibility of States for internationally wrongful acts : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
- Criminal accountability of United Nations officials and experts on mission : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
- Report of the International Law Commission on the work of its sixty-eighth session : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
Special Features
Children and Youth
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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Latest UNHCR News
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Austrian bishop breaks down barriers and builds understanding
A bishop who refused to allow a border fence to be built on church land has helped to change hearts and minds in Austria.
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Mosul residents face battle for survival
While many residents have fled an ongoing battle to retake Iraq's second city, thousands of families in Mosul struggle to find food, water and protection.
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Refugees serve up a taste of home at food festival in France
Strasbourg restaurants open their kitchens to refugee chefs, changing perceptions one palate at a time.
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As winter blows in across Lebanon, refugees struggle
As rains soak the Bekaa Valley and temperatures fall, vulnerable families battle to keep warm and dry.
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Refugee Olympians wrap gifts, swap stories with children
In Paris, runner Yiech Pur Biel and swimmer Rami Anis receive Christmas presents for refugees and share tales of struggle and triumph.
