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UNHCR: Durable Solutions and Resettlement

Background:

A large-scale programme for the resettlement of refugees from Bhutan has begun in the seven camps located in Jhapa and Morang Districts of southern Nepal. UNHCR, together with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and resettlement countries, will provide information on an ongoing basis to the refugees about durable solutions in the camps through mass meetings, radio messages and discussion groups. It is critical that refugees are able to gather as much information as possible about their durable solutions options in order to make an informed decision regarding their future.

Resettlement is never the only solution that UNHCR and the international community advocate for. Any one of the three solutions will be offered to refugees when it is feasible and practical to do so. The international community and UNHCR continue to advocate for the right to return to Bhutan.


General Information about the Resettlement Process:

Refugees from Bhutan registered during the recent Government of Nepal / UNHCR census (2006-2007) and who are interested in resettlement, are invited to submit a Declaration of Interest Form to UNHCR. Based on information about each household and the situation of the family, UNHCR will determine if a case is eligible for resettlement and which country a case will be referred to. The decision to pursue third country resettlement is the choice of the individual refugee and their family. UNHCR will then refer the case to a resettlement country, which will conduct interviews and make a decision to accept or reject a case. Refugees do not get to choose the country to which their case is submitted. This is UNHCR's worldwide policy for the resettlement of refugees.


Other Documents:
Fraud Statement:

All UNHCR services, information and documents are free of charge. Any misconduct by UNHCR, partner or other staff will be taken seriously. UNHCR is currently the only organization authorized to refer cases to resettlement countries. Persons who commit resettlement fraud or any type of fraud may face criminal proceedings. Please bring any suspected fraud incident, fraud attempt or misconduct to the attention of UNHCR immediately.

All reported instances of suspected fraud or misconduct will be investigated by UNHCR.

Fraud Notice


Press Releases:

UNHCR Nepal Press Release: The process for Third Country Resettlement of the refugees from Bhutan in Nepal begins

UNHCR Nepal Press Release: Government of Nepal issues ID cards to refugees from Bhutan in eastern Nepal


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Useful Links for Additional Information on Resettlement:

GENERAL
 UNHCR Website: Resettlement Website http://www.unhcr.org/protect/3b8366bc4.html

International Organization for Migration http://www.iom.int/

UNHCR Handbook for Repatriation and Reintegration Activities
Click on: Repatriation Handbook http://www.unhcr.org/directory.html

UNHCR Resettlement Handbook: Department of International Protection http://www.unhcr.org/protect/3b8366bc4.html

Click on: UNHCR Resettlement Handbook: Department of International Protection
http://www.unhcr.org/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/home?id=search

Protecting Refugees and the Role of UNHCR http://www.unhcr.org/protect.html
Scroll down and click on: Protecting Refugees and the Role of UNHCR

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
US Department of State - Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration - Information about refugee admissions and resettlement http://www.state.gov/g/prm

American Immigration Law Center-Information about the process of applying and being accepted for resettlement
http://www.ailc.com/howdoi/refapp.htm

US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants overview of US resettlement programme from referral to integration.
http://www.refugeesusa.org/article.aspx?id=1082&subm=40&ssm=47&area=Investigate

Office of Refugee Resettlement, US Department of Health and Human Services- information about services provided to resettled refugees by the US Government http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/orr/

Refugee Council USA - information about the refugee resettlement programme http://www.rcusa.org/index.php?page=about-us

Refugee Council USA - Useful links to other sites about resettlement in USA
http://www.rcusa.org/index.php?page=links

Cultural Orientation Resource Center - Information about and from refugees resettled in USA http://www.cal.org/co/

IOM Washington http://www.iom.int/unitedstates/

PRIVATE VOLUNTARY AGENCIES Lists selected private voluntary agencies (VOLAGS) that participate in programs to resettle refugees in the US http://www.refugees.org/article.aspx?id=1088

CANADA
The Official Website of the Government of Prince Edward Island, Canada-
How Can I apply for Resettlement in Canada as a Refugee
http://www.gov.pe.ca/infopei/index.php3?number=54774

More in formation on how the refugee system works in Canada  http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/refugees/index.asp

Welcome to Canada- What You should Know- Advice for Newcomers http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/menu-advice.asp
Resettlement Success Stories http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/stories/index.asp

Just the Facts- A feature to help dispel myths and misconceptions about immigration and citizenship programs. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/facts/index.asp

IOM Canada http://www.iom.int.vn/canada/

 NORWAY
Directorate of Immigration - information about processing of refugee resettlement to Norway http://www.udi.no/templates/Tema.aspx?id=4481

European Association for Education of Adults- Norway : Integration of Refugees through basic skills training http://www.eaea.org/news.php?k=12330&aid=12330

IOM Oslo - Cultural Orientation for Refugees http://www.iomosloco.com/CO_forrefugees.htm

English translation of Norwegian brochure- The Governmet's integration and diversity policies : Click Here

Directorate of Integration and Diversity - Information about integration programmes to Norway http://www.imdi.no/templates/CommonPage____6473.aspx

AUSTRALIA
Applying for Resettlement in Australia
http://www.immi.gov.au/refugee/migrating/applying-for-resettlement.htm

Australian Immigration Fact Sheet- Australia 's Refugee and Humanitarian Programme
http://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/60refugee.htm

IOM Australia http://www.iom.int/jahia/Jahia/cache/offonce/pid/511

Australia 's settlement services for refugees and migrants http://www.aph.gov.au/library/INTGUIDE/SP/settlement.htm

Review of Settlement Services http://www.aph.gov.au/library/INTGUIDE/SP/settlement.htm#rev

Settlement Grants Program http://www.aph.gov.au/library/INTGUIDE/SP/settlement.htm#set

Current entitlements for newly-arrived migrants http://www.aph.gov.au/library/INTGUIDE/SP/settlement.htm#cur

Community-based service providers http://www.aph.gov.au/library/INTGUIDE/SP/settlement.htm#com

Current Issues- resettlement http://www.aph.gov.au/library/INTGUIDE/SP/settlement.htm#iss

Refugee resettlement and reception http://www.aph.gov.au/library/INTGUIDE/SP/settlement.htm#iss

NETHERLANDS
Netherlands- Legal and Social Conditions for Asylum and Refugees http://www.ecre.org/conditions/2003/Netherlands.htm

IOM Netherlands
http://www.reintegration.net/netherlands/index.htm

DENMARK
Danish Ministry of Refugee, Immigration and Integration Affairs - Information about resettlement to Denmark and many other useful links
http://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-us/coming_to_dk/asylum/quota_refugees.htm

Danish Ministry of Refugee, Immigration and Integration Affairs -Information about integrating into Denmark and many other useful links http://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-us/Integration/integration_in_denmark.htm




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