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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