What does UNHCR stand for?
This module describes the development of international protection of refugees and other individuals over the course of the 20th century and explains the role of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and other international actors in providing this protection.
What is the UNHCR overview training module?
UNHCR OVERVIEW Training Module MODULE DESCRIPTION: This module describes the development of international protection of refugees and other individuals over the course of the 20th century and explains the role of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and other international actors in providing this protection.
Does UNHCR have the mandate to protect refugees?
UNHCR has the mandate to protect these individuals despite the fact that the country in which they are situated does not hold any responsibility to protect them. 3.2.2 Convention Refugees Convention refugees are those that a State party to the 1951 Convention or 1967 Protocol recognizes as refugees.
When will the UNHCR overview be revised?
UNHCR Overview UNHCR Overview DATE (see schedule of revisions): 12/20/2019 Page 3 of 41 UNHCR OVERVIEW Training Module MODULE DESCRIPTION: