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These identities can exacerbate inequality and limit opportunities. Therefore, UNHCR must consider each person\u2019s unique needs, priorities, and strengths.<\/p>\n<p>For decades, UNHCR has applied an age, gender and diversity (AGD) approach to its work to ensure equality in decision making and in the provision of services as well as to create meaningful partnerships. UNHCR remains committed to AGD inclusion in its own organization and among its partners.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/media\/age-gender-and-diversity-accountability-report-2024&#8243; button_text=&#8221;Read more about this in the 2024 report&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; 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Rohingya girls attend a youth club in Kutupalong refugee camp \u00a9 UNHCR\/Vincent TremeauAmong forcibly displaced and stateless people with whom UNHCR works, there are differences in age, gender, and other characteristics such as social or legal status, ethnicity, and disability. These identities can exacerbate inequality and limit opportunities. 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