Refugees, Persons of Concern, and People on the Move: The Broadening Boundaries of UNHCR

Refugees, Persons of Concern, and People on the Move: The Broadening Boundaries of UNHCR

 This article examines the way in which UNHCR has expanded its range of policy interests and operational activities since its establishment in 1951, focusing on the extension of the organization’s mission from refugees to groups such as asylum seekers, returnees, stateless popula­tions, internally...

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Main Author: Jeff Crisp
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: York University Libraries 2010-10-01
Series:Refuge
Online Access:https://refuge.journals.yorku.ca/index.php/refuge/article/view/30611
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