Self-Study Module 2: Refugee Status Determination. Identifying who is a refugee

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This module aims to:

  • Foster a common understanding of refugee status determination among all UNHCR staff;
  • Familiarize UNHCR partners, whether governmental, intergovernmental or non-governmental, with the basic principles of refugee status determination, in terms of both substantive eligibility criteria and procedural aspects;
  • Contribute to the realization of the goals of the Agenda for Protection, which is a programme of action to improve the protection of refugees and asylum-seekers around the world agreed by States, intergovernmental organizations (IGOs), nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and UNHCR as part of the Global Consultations on International Protection process, endorsed by the Executive Committee of UNHCR and welcomed by the General Assembly.

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Publisher: 
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Pages: 
137
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This document has been produced by the Department of International Protection, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The content of this document may be shared, reproduced or photocopied without prior permission of UNHCR. Where material is used or quoted elsewhere an acknowledgement should be made to UNHCR as the source of information.
Year of Publication: 
2005
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UNHCR Self-Study 1 Refugee Status Determination