It is a cornerstone of protection strategies, used in combination with activities such as information dissemination, monitoring and negotiation. These can help transform policies and services on national, regional or global levels to better protect people.
Sub-office Hong Kong raises awareness about UNHCR’s work and refugee issues amongst the government, schools, the media and the general public. It is the first point of contact for media and can assist with inquiries on UNHCR’s activities world-wide. The local office also has a range of educational resources for teachers, community groups and the general public.