PLENARY #5PLENARY #5

Group Processing & Client-Centred ApproachGroup Processing & Client-Centred Approach

23 February, 2007 Vancouver23 February, 2007 Vancouver

Thank you.Thank you.

Group Processing

Objectives:Objectives:

Outline the role of group processing in durable Outline the role of group processing in durable solutions strategies;solutions strategies;

Explain the processes undertaken to identify Explain the processes undertaken to identify and refer groups for resettlement;and refer groups for resettlement;

Identify potential reception and integration Identify potential reception and integration challenges facing those selected through group challenges facing those selected through group processing; andprocessing; and

Forecast major developments and future Forecast major developments and future directions concerning refugee resettlement for directions concerning refugee resettlement for UNHCRUNHCR

““The average of major refugee situations, The average of major refugee situations, protracted or not, has increased from nine protracted or not, has increased from nine years, in 1993 to 17 years at the end of years, in 1993 to 17 years at the end of 2003. ” 2003. ”

(The State of the World’s refugees 2006)(The State of the World’s refugees 2006)

ThreeThree durable solutions: durable solutions:

Voluntary RepatriationVoluntary Repatriation Local IntegrationLocal Integration ResettlementResettlement

Agenda for Protections Goal 5: Agenda for Protections Goal 5:

““Redouble the search for durable solutions.”Redouble the search for durable solutions.”

UNHCR Resettlement CriteriaUNHCR Resettlement Criteria

Legal and physical protection needs Survivors of violence and torture Medical needs Women-at-risk Family reunification Children and adolescents Elderly refugees Refugees without local integration prospects

Registration

The recording, verifying and updating The recording, verifying and updating of information on persons of concern of information on persons of concern to UNHCR with the aim of protecting to UNHCR with the aim of protecting and documenting them and of and documenting them and of implementing durable solutionsimplementing durable solutions..

What is Registration?

RegistrationRegistration facilitates facilitates implementation of implementation of durable solutions, durable solutions, effective services and effective services and assistance.assistance.

Why is Registration Important?

RegistrationRegistration ensures ensures that each person is that each person is individually recognized individually recognized and known, important for and known, important for the protection of women the protection of women and childrenand children..

Why is Registration Important?

Verification Interview (Tham Hin, Thailand)

Identifying Special Needs

Group Processing: Group Processing: Group Profile & ProposalGroup Profile & Proposal

PROTECTION CONTEXT AND ANALYSISPROTECTION CONTEXT AND ANALYSIS The Protection Context:The Protection Context:

Characteristics Characteristics Location(s)Location(s) Circumstances of group in country of origin pre-Circumstances of group in country of origin pre-

flightflight Nature of persecution and flightNature of persecution and flight Circumstances in country of asylumCircumstances in country of asylum Exclusion ConcernsExclusion Concerns

Group Processing: Group Processing: Group Profile & ProposalGroup Profile & Proposal

COMPOSITION OF GROUP AND VERIFICATION OF MEMBERSHIP

DemographicsRegistration/ DocumentationFraud and Integrity IssuesEmpirical Identifiable CharacteristicsFamily Composition Issues VerificationParticular Vulnerabilities

Group Processing: Group Processing: Group Profile & ProposalGroup Profile & Proposal

DURABLE SOLUTIONS AND RESETTLEMENT NEEDS DURABLE SOLUTIONS AND RESETTLEMENT NEEDS ANALYSISANALYSIS

Durable Solutions And Strategic Resettlement Durable Solutions And Strategic Resettlement Analysis:Analysis:

RepatriationRepatriation Local IntegrationLocal Integration Quality and Conditions of Asylum Quality and Conditions of Asylum Resettlement Resettlement Strategic Considerations Strategic Considerations Political Considerations and Attitude of Countries of Political Considerations and Attitude of Countries of

Asylum/OriginAsylum/Origin Seeking Comprehensive SolutionsSeeking Comprehensive Solutions

Group Processing: Group Processing: Group Profile & ProposalGroup Profile & Proposal

CHALLENGES AND OBSTACLES TO GROUP PROCESSING

Associated Refugee Movements (“Pull Factors”)Perceptions of Refugee CommunityUNHCR Partnerships

Group Processing: Group Processing: Group Profile & ProposalGroup Profile & Proposal

LOGISTICAL AND RESOURCE CONSTRAINTS

Mae La Oon Camp Group Referral – sub Mae La Oon Camp Group Referral – sub groupsgroups

Woman-at-riskWoman-at-risk Political activistsPolitical activists Individuals with urgent security concerns in the campIndividuals with urgent security concerns in the camp Individuals with serious medical conditionsIndividuals with serious medical conditions Ethnic minorities who suffer discrimination in the campEthnic minorities who suffer discrimination in the camp Individuals with close relatives in CanadaIndividuals with close relatives in Canada

Reception and Integration Reception and Integration HandbookHandbook

Mae La Oon overcrowding Mae La Oon overcrowding

Future TrendsFuture Trends

UNHCR Resettlement Objectives

- Improve global predictability and consistency in referrals- Maximize use and ensure flexibility in use of resettlement resources- Promote internally and externally the design of comprehensive durable solutions strategies in particular in protracted refugees

Future TrendsFuture TrendsUNHCR Resettlement Objectives

- Implement ExCom conclusion on women at risk - With all partners, renew efforts to give a human face to resettlement activities and to promote the use of this solution and protection tool, to combat xenophobia and de-link refugees from fight against terrorism- Explore with partners options for resettlement regional transit platforms

Future TrendsFuture Trends

UNHCR Resettlement Objectives

- Review with all stakeholders RST related family reunion procedures.

- Invitation to NGOs to UNHCR Training events

- Open up participation to NGOs at UNHCR resettlement training workshops

- Resettlement Anti-fraud awareness

Types of resettlement fraudTypes of resettlement fraud

1. Identity Fraud 2. Family composition3. Document Fraud4. Material Misrepresentation5. Bribery6. Malfeasance7. Resettlement exploitation schemes