About World Refugee Day 2008
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On June 20, we celebrate World Refugee Day. This year, events around the world focus on the fundamental need for protection. For some, this means economic security; for others, protection is freedom from violence and persecution. On World Refugee Day, we turn our attention to the millions of refugees who live without material, social and legal protection.
Since its foundation in 1951, UNHCR has protected tens of millions of refugees. For us, protection consists of tangible improvements in the lives of forcibly displaced people - from the provision of food and shelter to support for those lacking legal status or those wishing to return to their home countries. On World Refugee Day, we commemorate this vital engagement.
Protection is also about raising awareness. We cannot protect refugees if their plight remains invisible. On World Refugee Day, we will highlight the universal nature of protection. Not only are refugees protected all around the globe, but the responsibility for protection is equally global.
Ultimately, protection is a challenge that knows no borders. Neither can it be left to a single agency to provide. On World Refugee Day, we are launching a global call for action. We want to promote engagement at the grassroots level, in local communities, workplaces and online. Only through a global network of supporters can we meet the manifold needs of protection.
How can you help?
Online social utilities provide excellent tools for advocacy. Become a fan on Facebook, support our cause and share our videos, photos and latest news with your friends. You can also find us on MySpace, YouTube and Flickr.
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Global Refugee Forum Virtual Quarterly Briefing 28 September 2020
1 Oct 2020 This Powerpoint Presentation was being used during the third virtual informal briefing to discuss follow-ups to the Global Refugee Forum 2019. -
Nansen Award Ceremony - Invitation
1 Oct 2020 The 2020 Nansen Refugee Award laureate is an outstanding humanitarian, tireless human rights advocate and campaigner who has worked for more than 20 years on the eradication of commercial sexual exploitation of children and adolescents. -
List of participants
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Examples & Case Studies
Various case studies from the field in relation to BIP implementation -
Colombian child rights defender wins UNHCR's Nansen Refugee Award
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Assessment Tools
A set of tools to assist in diagnosing child protection programming and BIP. For instance, here you will find tools to assess the accessibility and appropriateness of national best interests procedure for children of concern to UNHCR. -
Action-oriented Approaches to Solutions for Internally Displaced People
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Checklists
Checklist for implementation of BIP. For instance, checklist to decide if a BID is required in relation to durable solutions for children of concern, and checklist for Case Workers to ensure BID reports are ready for review. -
Seating plan
1 Oct 2020