Resolution number
8
Whereas
- Nearly 7 million out of the 11 million worldwide refugee population have been “warehoused” – confined to camps or segregated settlements or otherwise deprived of basic rights – in situations lasting indefinitely;
- Refugee protection is an international responsibility;
- There are proposals for a future EXCOM resolution on self-reliance;
Therefore be it resolved
That the CCR:
- Advocate that the future conclusion of UNHCR Executive Committee on “self-reliance” be broadly stated to include such activities as the right to work, practice professions, run businesses, own property, move freely and choose their place for residence and have travel documents.
- Advocate that the future conclusion on self-reliance affirm that such rights are integral to UNHCR’s protection mandate.
- Advocate that CIDA integrate refugee rights to self-reliance activities into its aid and development programs.
Working Group
Overseas Protection and Resettlement