strategy
Repatriating refugees
Synonyms:
Nurturing returneesSecuring welfare of repatriated emigrants
Repatriating displaced persons
Context:
Though the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) continues to insist on resettlement, most countries have limited their entry quotas to those with special needs. In Europe, the Dublin and Schengen agreements as well as the [Maastricht Treaty] have given rise to "Fortress Europe". This hardened attitude in Europe as well as in other regions of the World has left repatriation as the only realistic option for the majority of the world's refugees.
Implementation:
In 1993, UNHCR repatriation activities resulted in the successful completion of the task in Cambodia, Nicaragua and Suriname. Three million refugees have repatriated in the past two years (1993 estimate), including 2.5 million Afghans of which 1.9 million were assisted by UNHCR.
In 1993, the World Health Organization (WHO) helped in the repatriation of Cambodian refugees. In the same year, the International Organization for Migration's various activities in Mozambique included among others the transport and logistics for returning refugees from abroad.
Broader:
Repatriating peopleForcing repatriationRehabilitating refugeesReducing number of displaced peopleAssisting externally displaced people Constrains:
Accepting refugees Facilitated by:
Monitoring internally displaced people Problems:
Displaced peopleInsufficient voluntary repatriation of refugees
Non-repatriation of prisoners of war
Socially handicapped refugees
Unlawful repatriation of minors
Values:
WelfareRefugeeDisplacement Organizations:
International Organization for Migration World Health Organization European Federation of Overseas Repatriates and East-European Refugee Organizations United Nations Conciliation Commission for Palestine United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Subjects:
Society → MigrantsSociety → Refugees
Society → Foreigners
Social Activity → Welfare
Type Classification:
D: Detailed strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
