Voluntary Repatriation

Refworld contains a wealth of documents related to voluntary repatriation, including legal, policy and background information. This "Special Feature" on voluntary repatriation is regularly maintained and contains legal, policy and operational material.

• UNHCR Policy Documents Related to Voluntary Repatriation
• Frequently Asked Questions relating to Voluntary Repatriation (forthcoming)
• Handbook for Repatriation and Reintegration Activities, May 2004
• Quick Impact Projects (QiPs). A Provisional Guide, May 2004
• Framework for Durable Solutions for Refugees and Persons of Concern, 1 May 2003
• Voluntary Repatriation, Global Consultations on International Protection, Third Track, EC/GC/02/5, 25 April 2002
• Handbook - Voluntary Repatriation: International Protection, 1 January 1996

• UNHCR ExCom and Standing Committee
• Below are some key documents on voluntary repatriation, as discussed within UNHCR's Executive Committee and its Standing Committee.
• Executive Committee Conclusion No. 101 (LV) - 2004, Conclusion on Legal Safety Issues in the Context of Voluntary Repatriation of Refugees, 8 October 2004 (in French)
• Information Note on the Development of UNHCR's Guidelines on the Protection Aspects of Voluntary Repatriation, EC/SCP/80, 3 August 1993
• Discussion Note on Protection Aspects of Voluntary Repatriation, EC/1992/SCP/CRP.3, 1 April 1992 (in French)
• Executive Committee Conclusion No. 40 (XXXVI) - 1985, Voluntary Repatriation, 18 October 1985 (in French)
• Executive Committee Conclusion No. 18 (XXXI) - 1980, Voluntary Repatriation, 16 October 1980 (in French)
• Note on Voluntary Repatriation, EC/SCP/13, 27 August 1980 (in French)
• Other references to voluntary repatriation in Executive Committee Conclusions

• Documents Related to Voluntary Repatriation
• All reports relating to voluntary repatriation by all sources
• All tripartite agreements relating to voluntary repatriation
• All maps relating to voluntary repatriation

• Country-Specific Information
• Map of World-Wide Voluntary Repatriation by UNHCR (forthcoming)
• All Country/Situation Specific Position Papers by UNHCR
• Position Papers by UNHCR on cessation/ceased circumstances

• Tools
• UNHCR Voluntary Repatriation Form
• Voluntary Repatriation - Training Module RP1, UNHCR, 1 December 1993
• FMO Research Guide: Return of Forced Migrants, By Megan Bradley, April 2006 (external link)

• Related UNHCR Links
• UNHCR's Repatriation webpage
• Dialogue on Voluntary Repatriation and Sustainable Reintegration in Africa, March 2004
• Return Updates. The latest on UNHCR's repatriation plans in selected countries
• UNHCR news on repatriation

• Related Internet Links
• EU Networks on Reception, Integration and Voluntary Repatriation of Refugees - Voluntary Return
• European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) - Return
• International Organization for Migration (IOM)