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What is resettlement?

EU Resettlement in the Global Context Presentation by Ms. Emilie Wiinblad Snr . Policy Officer UNHCR Bureau for Europe. What is resettlement?.

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What is resettlement?

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  1. EU Resettlement in the Global ContextPresentation byMs. Emilie WiinbladSnr. Policy OfficerUNHCR Bureau for Europe Know Reset Final Conference, 10 July 2013, Brussels

  2. What is resettlement? “Selection and transfer of refugees from one State to another State that has agreed to admit them - as refugees – with permanent residence status” Resettlement - one of three durable solutions: Voluntary return Local integration Resettlement Know Reset Final Conference, 10 July 2013, Brussels

  3. Resettlement - why? Resettlement is a protection tool Resettlement is a durable solution Resettlement is responsibility-sharing and shows solidarity Know Reset Final Conference, 10 July 2013, Brussels

  4. Resettlement –Categories Legal and/or Physical Protection Needs Survivors of Torture and/or Violence Medical Needs Women and Girls at Risk Family Reunification Children and Adolescents at Risk Lack of Foreseeable Alternative Durable Solutions Know Reset Final Conference, 10 July 2013, Brussels

  5. Global Resettlement – at a glance 15.3 million – total refugee population end 2012 691,000 -refugees estimated by UNHCR to be in need of resettlement over the next several years; 94,113 – planned number of refugees to be submitted for resettlement in 2014 80,000 – approximate resettlement spaces globally 69,252 – refugees departed for resettlement in 2012 4,405- departed to the EU 5,000 – approximate yearly resettlement spaces in the EU Know Reset Final Conference, 10 July 2013, Brussels

  6. Resettlement – From where to where? Know Reset Final Conference, 10 July 2013, Brussels

  7. Resettlement – From where to where? Know Reset Final Conference, 10 July 2013, Brussels

  8. Resettlement – From where to where? Know Reset Final Conference, 10 July 2013, Brussels

  9. Resettlement & HAP – Syria context 500 - 2012 – Flash Appeal for Non-Iraqi refugees in Syria 420– places in EU for the Flash Appeal 2,000 – UNHCR’s target for resettlement of Syrians in 2013 Responses from a number of countries 10,000 - UNHCR’s response capacity for HAP 5,000 – number of places for Germany Humanitarian Admission Pilot Know Reset Final Conference, 10 July 2013, Brussels

  10. Resettlement – the impact Response to individual protection needs Signals support as part of responsibility- sharing Can contribute to comprehensive solutions Know Reset Final Conference, 10 July 2013, Brussels

  11. Resettlement – what is needed Confirmed national programs Increased numbers in Europe Flexibility in selection Good reception Support to integration Know Reset Final Conference, 10 July 2013, Brussels

  12. THANK YOUVisit www.resettlement.eu Know Reset Final Conference, 10 July 2013, Brussels

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