UNHCR Protection Manual - Related sources

The Protection Manual is UNHCR's repository of protection policy and guidance. The documents are listed in reverse chronological order.

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A. (-) Refugee Protection
A.

Inclusion (article 1A(2))

Inclusion – general

Persecution

Persons fleeing armed conflict and other situations of violence

Religious-based refugee claims

Membership of a particular social group

Gender-related persecution

Child asylum claims

Sexual orientation and gender identity

Claims related to military service – Conscientious objection / Draft evasion / Desertion

Internal flight / relocation alternative

Safe countries of origin / Safe third countries / Safe first country of asylum / 'Secondary' or 'onward' movement

Family Unity and Derivative Refugee Status

Claims in the context of climate change and disasters

Cessation (article 1C)

Article 1D – Palestinian refugees

Exclusion

Article 1F

Cancellation and revocation of refugee status

Regional Refugee Definitions and Complementary forms of protection

Country-related guidance

'Country-of-asylum' guidance

Procedures

Procedural safeguards / Due process rights

Credibility assessment / Use of country of origin information / Use of expert advice and evidence / Burden and standard of proof

Reception

Entry (article 31) / Freedom of movement (article 26) / (alternatives to) detention

Expulsion and non-refoulement (articles 32 and 33)

Expulsion (article 32)

Non-refoulement (article 33(1))

Exceptions (article 33(2))

Extradition

Rights of asylum-seekers and refugees

Employment / Self-reliance (articles 17-19)

Housing, Land and Property (article 21)

Education (article 22)

Health

Other rights / Levels of attachment

Identity papers / Convention Travel Documents (articles 27-28)

Refugee Protection

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Note on International Protection (submitted by the High Commissioner)

Document source:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Date: 2 August 1989

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Note on International Protection (submitted by the High Commissioner), A/AC.96/728, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), 2 August 1989, https://www.refworld.org/policy/unhcrnotes/unhcr/1989/15067 [accessed 02 May 2026]

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Body of Principles for the Protection of All Persons under Any Form of Detention or Imprisonment : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

Document source:
UN General Assembly
Date: 9 December 1988

UN General Assembly, Body of Principles for the Protection of All Persons under Any Form of Detention or Imprisonment : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly, A/RES/43/173, UN General Assembly, 9 December 1988, https://www.refworld.org/legal/resolution/unga/1988/38405 [accessed 02 May 2026]

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CCPR General Comment No. 15: The Position of Aliens Under the Covenant

Document source:
UN Human Rights Committee (HRC)
Date: 11 April 1986

UN Human Rights Committee (HRC), CCPR General Comment No. 15: The Position of Aliens Under the Covenant, 11 April 1986, https://www.refworld.org/legal/general/hrc/1986/38724 [accessed 02 May 2026]

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CCPR General Comment No. 8: Article 9 (Right to Liberty and Security of Persons)

Document source:
UN Human Rights Committee (HRC)
Date: 30 June 1982

UN Human Rights Committee (HRC), CCPR General Comment No. 8: Article 9 (Right to Liberty and Security of Persons), No. 8, 30 June 1982, https://www.refworld.org/legal/general/hrc/1982/70483 [accessed 02 May 2026]

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Note on Problems of Extradition Affecting Refugees

Document source:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Date: 27 August 1980

UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Note on Problems of Extradition Affecting Refugees, EC/SCP/14, 27 August 1980, https://www.refworld.org/reference/annualreport/unhcr/1980/61668 [accessed 02 May 2026]

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Note on Expulsion of Refugees

Document source:
UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Date: 24 August 1977

UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Note on Expulsion of Refugees, EC/SCP/3, 24 August 1977, https://www.refworld.org/reference/annualreport/unhcr/1977/41750 [accessed 02 May 2026]

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Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners

Document source:
UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Date: 13 May 1977

UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, 13 May 1977, https://www.refworld.org/legal/resolution/ecosoc/1977/91409 [accessed 02 May 2026]

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302 (IV). Assistance to Palestine Refugees

Document source:
UN General Assembly
Date: 8 December 1949

UN General Assembly, 302 (IV). Assistance to Palestine Refugees, A/RES/302, 8 December 1949, https://www.refworld.org/legal/resolution/unga/1949/85576 [accessed 02 May 2026]

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194 (III). Palestine - Progress Report of the United Nations Mediator

Document source:
UN General Assembly
Date: 11 December 1948

UN General Assembly, 194 (III). Palestine - Progress Report of the United Nations Mediator, A/RES/194, 11 December 1948, https://www.refworld.org/legal/resolution/unga/1948/86836 [accessed 02 May 2026]

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