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Democratic Repubic of Congo ( DRC ) / Thousands flee the IDP site and surrounding area in Kibati, north Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Friday, November 7, 2008.  Gunfire was heard near the IDP site causing a panic leaving a steady stream of IDPs heading south towards the provincial capital Goma.

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Advocacy helps to transform policies and services that affect displaced and stateless people on a national, regional and global level. It is a vital part of our work at UNHCR.

In both countries of asylum and countries of origin, we work within national political, economic and social structures to bring policies, practices and laws into compliance with international standards.

In times of forced displacement, we use advocacy to influence governments, non-governmental partners and the public at large to adopt practices that ensure the protection of those in need. 

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We work to protect the most vulnerable.

UNHCR's Policy Priorities

  • UNHCR Global Appeal 2016-2017 - Global Strategic Priorities 2016-2017 1 Dec 2015
  • UNHCR Global Report 2014 - Global strategic priorities 2014-2015 1 Jun 2015
  • UNHCR Global Appeal 2015 Update - Global strategic priorities 1 Dec 2014

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Statements by the Assistant High Commissioner for Protection

  • Statement by Ms. Gillian Triggs, Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, to the 71th session of the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner's Programme 7 Oct 2020
  • Remarks by Assistant High Commissioner for Protection at the 78th meeting of the Standing Committee of the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner's Programme 7 Jul 2020
  • Assistant High Commissioner for Protection – Statement to the 70th session of the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner's Programme (Geneva, 7-11 October 2019) 10 Oct 2019

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