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Returnee boys threshing wheat in Qala-i-Naw, Afghanistan, where UNHCR is exploring ways of implementing "Convention Plus" initiatives. © UNHCR/M.Shinohara
Convention Plus
Convention Plus is an international effort initiated and coordinated by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Its aim is to improve refugee protection worldwide and to facilitate the resolution of refugee problems through multilateral special agreements. This will be achieved through a process of discussion and negotiation with States and other partners of UNHCR to mobilize support and bring about firmer commitments.
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Visit UNHCR's French language website here for Convention Plus documents in French.
Convention Plus is an international effort initiated and coordinated by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Its aim is to improve refugee protection worldwide and to facilitate the resolution of refugee problems through multilateral special agreements. This will be achieved through a process of discussion and negotiation with States and other partners of UNHCR to mobilize support and bring about firmer commitments.
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Visit UNHCR's French language website here for Convention Plus documents in French.
General information and updates
What is Convention Plus and where do we stand?
Resettlement
A Core Group of States and other partners is developing a multilateral agreement on the strategic use of resettlement as a tool of protection, a durable solution and a tangible form of burden sharing.
Targeting development assistance
This strand of Convention Plus is aimed at making the targeting of development assistance more effective to support durable solutions for refugees, whether in countries of asylum or upon return home.
What is Convention Plus and where do we stand?
Resettlement
A Core Group of States and other partners is developing a multilateral agreement on the strategic use of resettlement as a tool of protection, a durable solution and a tangible form of burden sharing.
Targeting development assistance
This strand of Convention Plus is aimed at making the targeting of development assistance more effective to support durable solutions for refugees, whether in countries of asylum or upon return home.
High Commissioner's Forum
The High Commissioner's Forum is made up of UNHCR's stakeholders, including ExCom members, Standing Committee observers and NGOs. Established in 2003, it meets twice a year to consider progress on the Convention Plus initiative.
Irregular secondary movements
A Core Group of States and other partners is examining means to clarify the responsibilities of States in the event of refugees and asylum–seekers moving in an irregular manner from an initial country of refuge to another country.
Comprehensive plans of action
Situation–specific multilateral agreements are being developed in the context of Convention Plus to resolve particular refugee situations.
The High Commissioner's Forum is made up of UNHCR's stakeholders, including ExCom members, Standing Committee observers and NGOs. Established in 2003, it meets twice a year to consider progress on the Convention Plus initiative.
Irregular secondary movements
A Core Group of States and other partners is examining means to clarify the responsibilities of States in the event of refugees and asylum–seekers moving in an irregular manner from an initial country of refuge to another country.
Comprehensive plans of action
Situation–specific multilateral agreements are being developed in the context of Convention Plus to resolve particular refugee situations.
Strengthening Protection Capacity (SPC) Project
The Strengthening Protection Capacity Project (SPCP) develops tools and strategies to strengthen the capacity of states to receive and protect refugees. This includes improving refugees' access to fundamental rights, enhancing refugees' means of self reliance and expanding opportunities for durable solutions.
High Commissioner's Forum: November 2005 Meeting
Documents for the meeting of the High Commissioner's Forum scheduled to take place on Thursday 17, November, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland.
Visit UNHCR's French language website here for High Commissioner's Forum documents in French.
High Commissioner's Forum Meeting 2004
Documents for the third meeting of the High Commissioner's Forum, which took place in Geneva on 1 October 2004.
Convention Plus at a Glance
(as of 1 June 2005)
Agenda for ProtectionA framework for global refugee policy, with suggested activities to strengthen refugee protection.
Global Consultations
UNHCR's Global Consultations process moves forward on an Agenda for Protection after the international community reaffirms its commitment to the 1951 Refugee Convention.
Convention Plus in the News
UNHCR news stories about the High Commissioner's Convention Plus initiative.