Global Appeal 2018-2019

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2018-2019
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UNHCR’s Global Appeal provides information for governments,
private donors, partners and other readers interested in the
organization’s priorities and budgeted activities for 2018-2019.
It is presented in two ways: through this print publication and
on the Global Focus website.
The Global Appeal 2018-2019 print publication presents the
financial resources that will be required in 2018 (and indicative
amounts for 2019) for UNHCR’s programmes to protect and
improve the lives of tens of millions of people of concern:
refugees, internally displaced people, returnees, stateless persons
and others of concern. It highlights the challenges faced by the
organization and its partners in attempting to respond to multiple
life-threatening crises and ever-growing humanitarian needs.
• Global overview: UNHCR’s requirements in 2018-2019
• Regional summaries
• Thematic information
• Statistics and financial data
The Global Focus website (http://reporting.unhcr.org) is
UNHCR’s main operational reporting platform for donors.
The website provides regularly updated information about
programmes, operations, financial requirements, funding
levels and donor contributions.
• Population statistics on people of concern to UNHCR
• Operational information on more than 70 countries
and 16 subregions
• Thematic data on key operational themes and objectives
• Financial information including budgetary requirements,
contributions and donor profiles of governmental
and private donors
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OVERVIEW
Key figures
In 2018, the requirements for programmed activities* stand at $6.929 billion.
The percentage breakdown by Pillar is presented below.
UNHCR IN 2018
REFUGEE PROGRAMME
Mission More than $5.397 billion
half of all refugees
come from three countries
78
The High Commissioner for Refugees is mandated homeland; internally displaced people; and persons
Syrian Arab Republic
by the United Nations to lead and coordinate who are stateless or whose nationality is disputed. To 5.5 million people
%
international action for the worldwide protection of date (October 2017), 89 States are parties to the 1954 Afghanistan
2.5 million people
refugees and the resolution of refugee problems. To Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons
South Sudan
date (December 2017), 148 States are parties to the and 70 to the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of
1.4 million people
1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees Statelessness.
of 2018 programmed activities
and/or to its 1967 Protocol.
Major refugee
The Office seeks to reduce situations of forced
hosting countries Million USD
2,500
UNHCR’s primary purpose is to safeguard the rights displacement by encouraging States and other Africa
and well-being of refugees. In its efforts to achieve this institutions to create conditions which are conducive number of refugees**
Turkey 2.9 million 2,000
objective, the Office strives to ensure that everyone to the protection of human rights and the peaceful Pakistan 1.4 million MNoidrdthle A Efraicsat and
can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe resolution of disputes. In all of its activities, it pays Lebanon 1 million
1,500
refuge in another State, and to return home voluntarily. particular attention to the needs of children and seeks Islamic Republic of Iran 979,400 Europe
Uganda 940,800
By assisting refugees to return to their own country or to promote the equal rights of women and girls. Ethiopia 791,600 1,000 Global
to settle permanently in another country, UNHCR also The Office carries out its work in collaboration with Asia and Programmes
the Pacific
Headquarters
seeks lasting solutions to their plight. many partners, including governments, regional 500
Americas
organizations, international and non-governmental
IDP PROJECTS
0
UNHCR’s Executive Committee (101 member States organizations. It is committed to the principle of PILLAR 1 - REFUGEE PROGRAMME
as of October 2017) and the UN General Assembly participation, believing that refugees and others who
have authorized involvement with other groups. These benefit from the organization’s activities should be
include former refugees who have returned to their consulted over decisions which affect their lives.
$1.202 billion
UNHCR Global presence (2018 projection) 17 REINTEGRATION STATELESS
PROJECTS PROGRAMME
11,621 staff members* in 468 locations, 130 countries where UNHCR is present %
67.7 million people of concern $7.508 billion global budget $250.1 million
4
%
$79.5 million
HQ Reserves 7.6% 1%
PROJECTION
Unit: million in 2017 - 2018 2.9%
70 JPOs 0.2%
Africa Asia and
60 1,000 MNoidrdthle A Efraicsat and Million USD 150 Million USD 35 the Pacific Million USD
Africa
800 120 Asia and 28
50 the Pacific
600 90 21
40
Europe Americas
400 Africa 60 14
30
Asia and
200 the Pacific 30 7 MNoidrdthle A Efraicsat and
20 Europe Americas Europe
0 0 0
10 Global PILLAR 4 - IDP PROJECTS PILLAR 3 - REINTEGRATION PROJECTS PILLAR 2 - STATELESS PROGRAMME
programmes Field
0 5.6% 83.8%
2001 2007 2012 2017 * Programmed activities are defined as field, global programmes and headquarters activities only, excluding reserves
and the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) programme.
* All posts excluding JPOs and UNVs (source: A/AC.96/1169 - UNHCR Biennial programme budget 2018-2019). ** By the end of 2016.
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Contents
Regional Thematic
Summaries Chapters
56 118
Overview
of 2018
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OVERVIEW OF 2018 THEMATIC CHAPTERS
1 Global Appeal 2018-2019 Where to find information in the Global Appeal publication and 118 Safeguarding Fundamental 120 Ensuring access to protection (fair and efficient asylum
on the Global Focus website Rights procedures; alternatives to detention; mixed movements)
128 Providing protection responses (needs of people at
2 UNHCR in 2018 UNHCR’s mission with key facts and figures heightened risk; gender equality; identity management,
registration and profiling)
6 Foreword The High Commissioner’s message on requirements and 137 Preventing and ending statelessness
by the High Commissioner challenges in 2018-2019 141 Engaging in situations of internal displacement
146 Engaging in climate change and disaster displacement
14 Exploring new approaches and UNHCR’s evolving approach to strengthen and diversify
expanding partnerships partnerships to help deliver on its mandate 148 Responding with 150 Responding to emergencies
Lifesaving Support 157 Preventing and responding to sexual and gender-based
26 The Special Envoy The Special Envoy’s message
violence
160 Meeting the basic needs of people of concern (cash-based
28 Global Strategic Priorities Priority areas of concern for UNHCR in 2018-2019
interventions; shelter and settlement; health; food security
and nutrition and WASH)
34 Populations of concern to Map as of January 2017
UNHCR
174 Building Better Futures 176 Comprehensive solutions (voluntary repatriation; local
integration; resettlement and complementary pathways
36 UNHCR’s 2018-2019 UNHCR’s programme requirements, including map
to protection and solutions
Financial Requirements of budgets by operation
183 Access to quality education
187 Self-reliance and livelihoods
192 Finding alternatives to camps
REGIONAL SUMMARIES
194 Access to energy and environmental protection
56 Africa 90 Europe
198 ANNEXES 198 Member States of UNHCR’s Executive Committee and Parties
70 The Americas 102 Middle East and North Africa to the Refugee and Statelessness Conventions
200 Glossary
80 Asia and the Pacific 112 Operational Support and Management 206 Acronyms
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OVERVIEW | FOREWORD
Matching
commitments
with action
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Rohingya refugees congregate in a central space where aid As we issue this Global Appeal, thousands In 2017, more than 600,000 people
distributions take place at Kutupalong refugee camp in Bangladesh.
of people are fleeing their homes every day crossed from Myanmar to Bangladesh in
in search of safety—in the Central African the space of just a few short weeks, the
Republic, the Democratic Republic of the most rapid outflow since the massive
Congo, Iraq, Myanmar, the Syrian Arab refugee emergencies of the 1990s. Other
Republic (Syria), and elsewhere. Refugees major crises show no sign of abating, as in
are crossing borders, arriving in remote rural Yemen, where two-thirds of the population
communities, or in sprawling cities affected is in need of humanitarian assistance, and
by urban poverty. Others are uprooted South Sudan, where one in four people is
within their own countries, forced from their displaced, and refugee outflows continue.
homes by major security operations or
armed clashes, caught up in the midst of Some protracted crises are now decades
conflict, often without the option of making old. Conflicts in Afghanistan and Somalia
their way to safety abroad. continue to uproot hundreds of thousands
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of people, leaving millions stranded in managed carefully to ensure that it is fully
exile, and propelling an entire generation voluntary and sustainable. Iraq too, is
of young people across deserts and seas, entering a complicated new phase, in
exposed to terrible risks. At the same time, which grave protection challenges must be
some refugees and internally displaced overcome and deep divisions addressed, if
people are returning home to those conflict and displacement are to be
countries, and need support. progressively resolved.
For many refugees, the search for safety The same weaknesses in international
and protection has become more cooperation that allow crises to emerge
dangerous. People fleeing gang violence in and gather force, triggering refugee flows,
northern Central America—the majority of have also eroded protection for those
whom are women and children—face forced to flee. Certain States—often those
appalling risks on their journeys in search least impacted by refugee arrivals—have
of refuge. Along the central Mediterranean closed borders, restricting access to
route to Europe, stretching from asylum and deterring entry. But many
sub-Saharan Africa through Libya to Italy, refugee-hosting States, particularly those
refugees and migrants are exposed to neighbouring conflict zones, keep their
life-threatening violence and exploitation, borders open and generously host
detention and torture. thousands—sometimes millions—of
refugees. Across the world, we also see
At the same time, in certain situations humanity, generosity, resilience, welcome,
important new dynamics are emerging, patience, determination, and
with potentially significant consequences. understanding, reminding us that
In Syria, large-scale internal displacement extending protection to those in search of
has continued in 2017, but in parallel, refuge is an age-old value, as well as a
space is opening up that has allowed some universal, binding legal obligation.
IDPs, and a much smaller number of © UNHCR/ P.WIGGERS
refugees, to return home, often in less than Bringing the New York
optimal conditions and to circumstances of Declaration to life multi-dimensional response, encompassing, greater engagement in solving conflicts South Sudanese
stark devastation. Signs of resilience are but extending beyond, humanitarian action. and addressing root causes - so that refugees and members
of the Sudanese host
nonetheless emerging, and must be With the adoption of the New York The Declaration resonates throughout this voluntary repatriation becomes a real and community welcome
nurtured, especially if there is progress on Declaration on Refugees and Migrants in Appeal as the foundation of a new sustainable option. All these elements the High Commissioner
to Al-Nimir camp in
de-escalation. At the same time, sustaining September 2016, States agreed to address approach. In concrete terms, this process must be worked on together, with equal Sudan’s East Darfur
protection in neighbouring host countries, and resolve refugee flows through a new should result in more predictable support determination. State.
and avoiding pressure for premature return, model—the Comprehensive Refugee to host countries and communities,
will be critical during the complex period Response Framework (CRRF)—that places enhanced self-reliance for refugees, more Now, we must match commitments
ahead. In the Lake Chad region, greater the rights, interests and potential of resettlement places and other legal with action.
stability is emerging, but return must be refugees and of their hosts at the heart of a pathways to protection and solutions, and
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The countries and communities in the UNHCR is also contributing to parallel This is a key area in which we are already influencing policy. They are often also
developing world that receive and host the efforts to develop a global compact for seeing demonstrable change. important donors, and we are also now
majority of the world’s refugees are the safe, orderly and regular migration. A Development action and financing are boosting our efforts to raise $1 billion from
mainstays of the international protection strong compact there will have a positive central to the new Comprehensive the private sector annually by 2026.
regime. Many of these States are now impact on the human rights of both Response model—to enhance policy
pursuing important policies that foster refugees and migrants. dialogue, to expand service delivery, and The global compact should provide a
refugee inclusion and self-reliance, but boost economic opportunities for refugees platform through which we can inform,
their hospitality must be shored up through Strengthening traditional and and host communities. The evidence is mobilize and engage a wider range of
sustained international support, and a building new partnerships ever stronger that, properly supported by entities and sectors of society than in the
genuine assumption of shared policy instruments and development past, as well as reinforcing existing
responsibility. The CRRF—which is now investments, the socio-economic inclusion partnerships—with the overarching
As the vision of the New York Declaration
being applied in twelve countries and two of refugees benefits both them and their objective of strengthening protection.
takes root, and the global compact on
situations, and will be progressively rolled hosts, and is in line with the 2030 Agenda These should invest in the future by
refugees is crafted and applied, UNHCR’s
out in all large-scale refugee situations, as for Sustainable Development. strengthening the resilience of both
own role, and our engagement with
described in more detail in this Global refugees and hosting communities, and by
partners, will also progressively change.
Appeal—provides a framework for realising As this Global Appeal describes, we are expanding access to resettlement and
The new framework presents important
this in practice. pursuing a transformative partnership with complementary pathways, and other
opportunities for a more comprehensive and
the World Bank and developing fruitful solutions.
strategic approach to partnerships—one in
Experience in applying the CRRF, together partnerships with other development
which UNHCR acts as a catalyst to engage
with lessons learned and ideas generated partners, including multilateral and regional There is much, then, to be hopeful about.
a broad range of entities—including with
from experience in other refugee situations, development banks, and other As we work towards the global compact,
regional bodies, NGOs, faith-based
will inform the development of the global development partners. the Secretary-General’s peace and
organisations, sports entities, the private
compact on refugees, which I will propose security reforms are also taking shape,
sector and other parts of civil society.
as part of my annual report to the General In line with its vision for strong private embedding conflict prevention and
We need to develop and strengthen
Assembly in 2018, based on consultations sector and civil society involvement, we are mitigation, and efforts to sustain peace,
partnerships that cross thematic divides,
with Member States and other relevant also stepping up our engagement with the as the core task of the United Nations.
including ones that effectively and
stakeholders. corporate sector, philanthropists, sports Together with the envisaged reform of
sustainably bridge the gap between
and other foundations. The engagement of the United Nations Development System,
humanitarian and development action.
private sector individuals and entities plays these echo the comprehensive,
an important role in helping us innovate, multi-dimensional approach embodied
fostering positive attitudes, and sometimes, in the New York Declaration.
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Looking forward to Continued investment in our emergency #IBelong Campaign. UNHCR will convene As we prepare for a new year, I remain
2018 and 2019 response capacities is another important a high-level event to take stock of progress, encouraged that in the New York
focus. Humanitarian assistance must be showcase achievements, generate new Declaration and the broader momentum it
In January 2017, we issued UNHCR’s sustained even as development action and pledges to address statelessness, and has generated, a shared understanding
Strategic Directions, setting out clear other forms of support are progressively provide strong momentum for the has emerged that by working together, and
orientations for our work until 2021, and intensified, if we are to respond to the campaign’s second half. by placing the rights, interests and
areas of investment needed to pursue compelling needs arising from new waves perspectives of displaced and stateless
them, aligned with the vision of the New of crisis and displacement. As we have UNHCR continues to benefit from strong persons at the centre of our efforts, we can
York Declaration. Their elements—the core seen in Bangladesh, we must protect and donor support, for which I am deeply find solutions to forced displacement that
directions of protect, respond, include, respond where the needs are, providing grateful. In 2016 we received our highest are in everybody’s interest.
empower and solve—will guide our work in life-saving protection and support, ever level of voluntary contributions.
the coming years. supporting national authorities, local However as 2017 draws to a close, we We must not underestimate the task
people and organizations as the first and estimate that the funds received will be ahead. Despite the promise of the New
We are now in a highly fluid situation, as primary responders to emergencies. slightly lower than last year, despite York Declaration, the collective efforts it
international cooperation wanes and increased requirements, and that almost has spurred around comprehensive
fragmented, state-by-state responses to Taking a holistic approach that 50 per cent of needs will be left unmet. responses in a number of countries and
refugee flows emerge, often driven by encompasses the entire continuum of Too many urgent operations, such as those regions, and the extraordinary generosity
short-term political agendas. In this forced displacement, we are also striving to in Afghanistan, in Burundi, in the Central of many host countries, 2017 brought many
context, the New York Declaration’s enhance our engagement with the world’s African Republic, in the Democratic protection challenges and a shrinking of
resounding reaffirmation of protection—as 40 million internally displaced people, and Republic of the Congo, and in South Sudan space for solutions in certain respects.
a binding obligation, reflecting core to make it more predictable, including by are underfunded, as are the major refugee
principles and shared values—was critical. implementing the recommendations of an crises in Iraq, Syria and Yemen. I appeal to The seeds for change have been planted,
As we work to build a comprehensive operational review completed in 2017. The Member States and other donors to sustain but the shoots beginning to emerge must
response to refugee flows, and UNHCR’s 20th anniversary of the Guiding Principles and increase support through flexible be nourished. The New York Declaration
own role shifts to reflect a more catalytic on Internal Displacement in 2018 and funding and early contributions that avoid was an exceptional expression of political
orientation, it will nonetheless be critical the 10th anniversary of the Kampala uncertainty and enable us to use funds will at the highest level, but this must be
that the space is preserved for UNHCR’s Convention in 2019 will present where the needs are greatest. sustained and made concrete—through
distinct mandate for international opportunities to galvanize support to political engagement, funding, technical
protection and solutions to be fully States to enshrine the Principles in law, Working towards a shared support, and concrete acts in support of
exercised, including through robust policy, and action. understanding refugees and host countries—including in
operational engagement and the provision the major crises that are currently
of cash, services and material assistance We will also maintain and step up our This Global Appeal presents a sober unfolding. We have a collective
where needed. Providing protection and investment in pursuing solutions—including picture of the immense challenges we will responsibility to strengthen our response
hope for the future—if properly identifying and leveraging possibilities for face in 2018 and 2019. This is important. to refugee movements with a new sense of
managed—adds and enriches, and I trust voluntary repatriation, where they are Aspirations are not enough. We have to be urgency, and redouble our efforts to
that in the pages of this Global Appeal you sustainable and can be achieved in safety realistic, and constantly take stock of address their causes.
will find evidence of individuals and and dignity. With regards to resettlement, where we are making progress, and where
communities whose lives have been made we will work with States to try to develop we are falling short. I thank you all for your confidence in
fuller by giving refugees a new start. ways of redressing the drop in the number UNHCR.
Amidst the turbulence of so many of places available that has occurred in
challenges to the international protection 2017, and to widen the range and type of
regime, the best way to steer the course is other legal pathways to third countries. We
to stick to the core—the essence of will also continue to work with States on
protection—and remind ourselves of why it our campaign to end statelessness by
was created in the first place, and learn 2024. A significant milestone will be
how to customize it in today’s world. reached in 2019—the mid-point of the
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EXPANDING PARTNERSHIPS
Exploring
new approaches
and expanding
partnerships
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Congolese refugee Janine and fellow members of Oruchinga’s fish There are now more than 67 million countries. These historic levels of
farm collective feed tilapia with pellets at a fish farm jointly run by
refugees and locals on Lake Rwamunga, western Uganda. In people of concern to UNHCR around the displacement have highlighted the need to
Uganda, refugees have the right to work but often do not have the world—refugees, stateless persons, revisit some of the traditional approaches
money to set up their own businesses. Village savings and loan
returnees, and IDPs affected by conflict to the provision of protection and assistance
associations like Oruchinga’s fish farming collective have multiplied in
the country over the last decade with the help of capital investment —a number which has doubled over the past as well as the search for solutions.
from UNHCR. These associations provide loans and a way of saving
two decades. The succession of new or
for vulnerable communities that do not have access to banks or
financial services. worsening crises has caused an increase in The international community is increasingly
displacement from about 1 in 160 people recognizing that development and
a decade ago to 1 in 113 today. Of those peacebuilding objectives cannot be
refugees under UNHCR’s mandate, fully achieved without addressing the
84 per cent are residing in low- or middle- challenges of forced displacement
income countries, and a quarter of those and statelessness. Through the 2030
are living in the world’s least developed Sustainable Development Agenda and in
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