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Discussion Papers 1- 4 UNHCR's Engagement in Humanitarian-Development Cooperation
Dec 2020 Cooperation with development organizations has long been part of UNHCR's approach to building long-term support and finding durable solutions for people forced to flee. Over the past few years, UNHCR's cooperation has both widened and deepened by engaging with global entities like the World Bank, regional entities like the African Development Bank, and development donors. These four papers explore how UNHCR can further cooperate with development actors and strengthen – what we often refer to as – the humanitarian-development nexus. -
Evaluation of UNHCR's Approach to Learning and Development for Workforce and Partners
Dec 2020 This centralised evaluation takes a holistic look at workforce learning and development (L&D) within UNHCR. Making use of desk reviews, mapping of L&D in other agencies, key informant interviews, a staff survey, and numerous validation workshops; the evaluation proposes recommendations at the strategic and practical levels for strengthening UNHCRs approach and delivery of learning and development. Attachments: Annex: ES/2020/11 Management Response and Executive Summary (.zip) -
Nearly 40 million at heightened risk of violence, discrimination and rights abuses as COVID spawns a 'coping crisis'
30 Nov 2020 Study reveals a severe deterioration in international efforts to protect the world's most vulnerable, with human rights violations on the rise. -
'Climate change is the defining crisis of our time and it particularly impacts the displaced'
30 Nov 2020 UNHCR's Special Advisor on Climate Action, Andrew Harper, outlines how global warming is driving displacement, and why decisive action is vital now. -
Mid-Year Trends 2020
30 Nov 2020 -
UN refugee chief appeals for funds to help refugees fleeing Ethiopia's Tigray to Sudan
30 Nov 2020 -
Climate Change / Forced Displacement - a dangerous crossing
30 Nov 2020 -
UNHCR chief calls for support for Sudan as it hosts Ethiopia refugees
29 Nov 2020 Filippo Grandi also launches an appeal for nearly US$150 million to help the government of Sudan look after the refugees. -
Protecting the rights of refugee women
27 Nov 2020
