Glossary

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  • Delivering as One (also known as One UN)

    A mechanism designed to improve the UN's ability to implement development, humanitarian assistance and environmental activities. The framework is based on a unified and coherent UN structure at the country level with one leader, one programme, one budget and, where appropriate, one office. Achievements are measured by results-based management and accountability standards. 

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  • Disaggregated data

    A collection of data about displaced populations broken down into groups according to age/sex/diversity criteria and location. 

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  • Dublin II Regulation

    A European Council Regulation, effective from 1 September 2003, which provides the legal basis for establishing the criteria and mechanism for determining the State responsible for examining an asylum application in one of the Member States of the European Union (excluding Denmark), as well as in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. 

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  • Durable solutions

    Any means by which the situation of refugees can be satisfactorily and permanently resolved, enabling refugees to resume a normal life. Traditionally, UNHCR pursues the three durable solutions of voluntary repatriation, local integration, and resettlement.

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