In Focus
Latest Refworld Updates
- 5 April 2016
- Two French TV journalists expelled from Morocco
- RSF condemns arrest of 16 journalists protesting threats to media freedom
- Maldives: Arrest of 16 journalists threatens freedom of the press
- Philippines: Submission to the UN Committee against Torture
- Karabakh Forces Mobilise
- Alarm Over Nagorny Karabakh
- At the Mercy of A Sniper
- Keeping Syria's Displaced Warm
Special Features
Children
Core legal instruments and UNHCR's policy and guidance relating to children at risk.
Detention
Provisions, guidance and tools on detention, prison conditions and freedom of movement.
Gender Equality and Women
Legal, policy and guidance documents on gender equality and women.
Internally Displaced Persons
Legal, policy and operational documents relating to Internally Displaced Persons.
Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict
Key information relevant to the protection of civilians in situations of armed conflict.
Refugee Protection and International Migration
Documents on the intersection between refugee protection and international migration.
Refugee Status Determination
Legal, policy and guidance materials relevant to the refugee status determination process.
Resettlement
Core documents on UNHCR's resettlement activities, challenges and the policy framework.
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Key materials relevant for asylum claims based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Special Initiatives relating to UNHCR's Mandate
Key documents from several special initiatives to clarify and strengthen UNHCR's mandate.
Statelessness
Legal instruments, UNHCR policy documents and guidance on statelessness.
The UN Human Rights System
Documents relevant to the human rights mechanisms within the United Nations.
Trafficking in Human Beings
Key documents related to trafficking in human beings and international protection.
Voluntary Repatriation
UNHCR policies, operational guidance and tools on voluntary repatriation.
UNHCR Protection Manual
Top Countries of Origin*
Latest UNHCR News
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Chad fishing project gives Nigerian refugees a lifeline
UNHCR backed programme benefits 100 Nigerian refugees, giving them food, a small income and something to do.
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UNHCR calls for urgent action as Central America asylum claims soar
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Athens DNA lab helps trace those lost at sea on Aegean crossing
Mediterranean crisis sees DNA lab in Athens go from dealing with about 30 cases a year on average to as many as 70 in two days.
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Three hours too late
Syrian refugee and his family fear EU-Turkey deal could split them up
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German-funded scholarships give young refugees hope and an education
Germany will offer 1,700 scholarships over four years for Syrian students – 1,000 of these will be in Turkey, making it the country with the most DAFI scholars.
