Table 3 Persons of concern

Table 3 Persons of concern

Concern with recording the biographies of elderly persons who have made outstanding contributions

Indeed, UNHCR has on repeated occasions arranged the relocation of camps and or persons of concern.

These comments make reference to the human rights of refugees, asylum seekers, returnees (former refugees), stateless persons and other categories of persons of concern to UNHCR.

Firstly, a new estimate of the number of internally displaced persons in Colombia raised the previous calculation of the number of persons of concern by over 430,000.

Expressing its deep concern at the arbitrary deprivation of persons or groups of persons of their nationality, especially on racial, national, ethnic, religious, gender or political grounds,

Expressing its deep concern at the arbitrary deprivation of persons or groups of persons of their nationality, especially on racial, national, ethnic, religious, gender or political grounds,

The security of persons and property is a matter of constant concern to the Government of the Niger.

The total number of persons of concern to UNHCR at the end of 2004 amounted to 19.2 million persons, consisting of 9.2 million refugees, 840,000 asylum seekers, 1.5 million returned refugees, 5.4 million IDPs, 148,000 returned IDPs and 2 million various others of concern.

Insecurity in camps for internally displaced persons in Western Darfur is a major concern.

A total of 28 countries hosting 6.4 million persons of concern remained out of the Convention and the Protocol.

Overall, however, the number of persons of concern to UNHCR increased from 17,000,000 to 18,900,000 over the same period, reflecting not least an increased number of IDPs of concern to UNHCR.

The Special Committee expresses its deep concern regarding instances of intimidation of persons contributing to disclosing sexual exploitation and abuse, and calls for appropriate measures to protect such persons.

Mr. Laurin (Canada) said that his delegation welcomed the reduction in the number of persons of concern to UNHCR.

HIV and AIDS prevention and response are essential components in the protection of refugees, returnees and other persons of concern.

Such initiatives bear serious scrutiny by all interested in the protection of refugees and other persons of concern to UNHCR.

Expressing grave concern that situations of armed conflict have especially devastating consequences for the human rights of persons with disabilities,

The new system now contains individual registration records for an estimated two million refugees and other persons of concern.

Secondly, we are closely following with great attention and concern the situation of various groups of refugees and internally displaced persons.

The Committee expresses its concern that persons with disabilities are not sufficiently integrated in the labour market.

The Committee expresses its concern that asylum seekers, refugees, stateless persons, displaced persons and long term residents residing in Azerbaijan experience discrimination in the areas of employment, education, housing and health (art.

5. Recognizes with concern the situation of persons in vulnerable situations, including refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced persons, as regards their ability freely to exercise their right to freedom of religion or belief

Noting with deep concern the growing number of civilians and persons hors de combat killed in situations of armed conflict and internal strife,

The data that one quarter of unemployed persons is agreed between 36 and 45 years should especially be a reason for concern.

Recognizing the need for concerted international action on behalf of refugees and displaced persons of concern to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees,

Recognizing the particular vulnerability of women and children among refugees and other persons of concern, including exposure to discrimination and sexual and physical abuse,

UNHCR continued to support the provision of education for persons of concern from emergency to reintegration phases, with particular focus on access to primary education.

This is aimed at enhancing UNHCR's knowledge about, and protection response for, persons of concern and ensuring a sound demographic basis for UNHCR's programmes.

Several programmes are currently in place to benefit older persons, including a programme to address the issues of concern to older persons for the period 2001 2005 and a programme to support local and national organizations of veterans.

At the end of 2003, there were some 17,093,361 persons of concern to UNHCR, a decrease of 17 per cent from the 2002 figure of 20.5 million.

At the end of 2003, there were some 17,093,361 persons of concern to UNHCR, a decrease of 17 per cent from the 2002 figure of 20.5 million.

The Committee expresses concern about reports of the high incidence of trafficking in persons, especially women and children, into HKSAR, mainly for the purpose of sexual exploitation.

Of particular concern in a number of countries are the conditions under which persons are kept in confinement while under sentence of death or under a moratorium.

It notes with concern that persons who chose Russian citizenship were allegedly required to leave the country rapidly (arts. 2 and 5).

14. Notes with deep concern the severity of the humanitarian crisis that still affects the country and the existence of millions of Afghan internally displaced persons and refugees

Expressing also its deep concern for the security of humanitarian workers and their access to populations in need, including refugees, internally displaced persons and other war affected populations,

It welcomed the continuing decline in the number of refugees and other persons of concern to UNHCR, and commended the High Commissioner for his ongoing efforts to assist refugees, returnees and displaced persons, particularly in Africa, and to meet their needs for protection and assistance.

According to the administering Power, there is ongoing public concern over allegations of serious sexual offences against young persons on Pitcairn, including numerous criminal charges of rape and indecent assault.

There is concern that Government agents are putting pressure on, and in some instances forcing, internally displaced persons to relocate, in particular in Southern Darfur.

Expresses deep concern that the mechanism agreed upon by the parties in article XII of the Declaration of Principles on Interim Self Government Arrangements of 19933 on the return of displaced persons has not been complied with, and stresses the necessity for an accelerated return of displaced persons

7. Expresses its concern at the large number of internally displaced persons in Afghanistan and their situation, and encourages efforts to meet their protection and assistance needs in Afghanistan

Owing to widespread concern about insufficient protection for internally displaced persons in several conflict ridden countries, the Division is currently exploring a number of initiatives to enhance their protection.

The Commission expresses deep concern at the still high number of kidnapped persons, and deplores the consequences that kidnappings have on victims, their families and society as a whole.

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