What is GCR organization?
The Greek Council for Refugees (GCR) is a Non- Governmental Organization, which has been active since 1989 in the field of asylum and human rights in Greece. It was founded by Hari Brissimi* and 20 more people aiming to defend the rights of refugees in Greece.
What are the objectives of the Global Compact on refugees?
The GCR’s four objectives are to ease pressures on host countries, strengthen refugee self-reliance, make third-country solutions more accessible, and support conditions in countries of origin that allow refugees to return safely.
Whose responsibility is it to host and provide care for global refugees?
The Government of Canada works with many partners and stakeholders to provide many types settlement services. These services help refugees adjust to life in Canada.
What is the CRRF?
The New York Declaration lays out a vision for a more predictable and more comprehensive response to these crises, known as the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework, or CRRF. It calls for greater support to refugees and the countries that host them.
What are third country solutions?
Third country resettlement or refugee resettlement is, according to the UNHCR, one of three durable solutions (voluntary repatriation and local integration being the other two) for refugees who fled their home country.
What is the New York Declaration?
The New York Declaration includes a range of commitments to protect refugees and migrants. The Declaration also sets out steps for developing a Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework and a Global Compact on migration in the next two years.
How many refugees are there in the world?
26.4 million refugees
UNHCR most recently estimated that, by the end of 2020, for the first time in recorded history, the number of people forcibly displaced is now 82.4 million, and over 26.4 million refugees.
What does the Canadian Race Relations Foundation do?
The Canadian Race Relations Foundation aims to be the leading voice and agent of change in the advance towards the elimination of racism and all forms of racial discrimination, and the promotion of Canadian identity, belonging, and the mutuality of citizenship rights and responsibilities for a more harmonious Canada.
Who runs the Office of Refugee Resettlement?
The Office of Refugee Resettlement is currently headed by Director Cindy Huang, who served as Refugees International’s Vice President for Strategic Outreach.