The number of refugees has increased significantly in recent years, as has the need for resettlement. Resettlement involves the identification and transfer of refugees (Country of Origin ) from a State in which they have sought protection (Country of Asylum ) to a third State which has agreed to admit them (Country of Resettlement ). UNHCR’s identification of refugees for resettlement is referred to as Submissions, and the transfer of refugees to a third State is referred to as Departures.

To find out more about resettlement, please visit the UNHCR Resettlement page.