Resolution number
8
Whereas
- UNHCR’s stated mandate is to facilitate and support the voluntary repatriation of refugees in safety and dignity to their home countries when conditions within the country are sufficiently stable to sustain their return.
- The international community has strong interest involuntary repatriation as a durable solution for refugees
- The international community are donors of UNHCR and financially support its efforts.
- The levels of support to sustain persons during their repatriation process are grossly inadequate and do not provide the means forre-establishment. This is the situation for Sierra Leoneans currently repatriating.
Therefore be it resolved
That the CCR request the government of Canada to work with the UNHCR and other countries to increase the levels of support and security given to refugees repatriating through UNHCR initiatives.
Working Group
Overseas Protection and Resettlement