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Title/DescriptionAgreements Cities/Provinces of Solidarity (Uruguay)
CountryUruguay » 
Specific location (city, region, etc)Montevideo
Actors/PartnersSEDHU
FundingPublic » UNHCR » 
Objectif(s)The project seeks to support the integration and self-reliance of refugees by providing access to basic health care and education, employment and housing, through incorporation into existing national programmes and vocational training, and job creation.
Results/Impact

Different agreements that promote the involvement of local authorities in the coordination of actions in favor of and care solutions for persons of concern to UNHCR have been signed. – Agreement Montevideo, City of Solidarity (2009)

Why is this considered a Good practice?The agreements provide a comprehensive framework for all actors involved in the local integration of persons of concern to UNHCR (resettled and non resettled).
Pertinent MPA/BPA ComponentCities of solidarity » 
Theme (s)Governments, states, municipalities » 
Links

http://www.acnur.org/t3/noticias/noticia/nueva-ciudad-solidaria-montevideo-abre-sus-puertas-a-las-personas-refugiadas

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