UNHCR Office in Moscow and the Office of Russia’s Commissioner for Human Rights sign Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in support of asylum-seekers, refugees, displaced and stateless persons
UNHCR Office in Moscow and the Office of Russia’s Commissioner for Human Rights sign Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in support of asylum-seekers, refugees, displaced and stateless persons
31 October 2022, Moscow, Russia – UNHCR Office in Moscow and Russia’s Commissioner for Human Rights concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The Memorandum establishes a framework for cooperation on issues pertaining to international protection of asylum-seekers, refugees, displaced and stateless persons. The MoU aims to facilitate UNHCR protection outreach and strengthen protection monitoring with…
Russia's Commissioner for Human Rights Tatyana Moskalkova and UNHCR Russia Representative Karim Atassi during the MoU signing ceremony in Moscow / © UNHCR /Evgeniy Sunozov
31 October 2022, Moscow, Russia – UNHCR Office in Moscow and Russia’s Commissioner for Human Rights concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The Memorandum establishes a framework for cooperation on issues pertaining to international protection of asylum-seekers, refugees, displaced and stateless persons.
The MoU aims to facilitate UNHCR protection outreach and strengthen protection monitoring with a specific focus on vulnerable refugee groups, particularly women, children, the elderly, and people with specific needs.