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Refugees
are not always able to return safely home or to remain in
the country where they received asylum. There are situations
in which resettlement to a third country is the only safe
and viable durable solution for refugees. Thanks to the generosity
of resettlement countries and the tireless endeavour of local
non-governmental organisations, resettlement has become a
fundamental element of the system for the international protection
of refugees.
What is resettlement?
Resettlement under the auspices of UNHCR has a dual character.
While it serves as a tool to ensure the protection of refugees,
it is also one of the three durable solutions to bring the
plight of refugees to an end. It also addresses the special
needs of refugees which cannot be met adequately in the country
of refuge. Resettlement is also a burden/responsibility sharing.
For
further information on resettlement around the world click
here.
For information on resettlement in the UK click here.
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