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Since the 1990s, humanitarian organisations have increasingly committed themselves to the idea of “downward accountability” to the affected populations they serve, including displaced persons. In recent years this notion has further evolved into the concept of “Accountability to Affected Populations” (AAP). As re-iterated by the Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) of the United …

Putting Syrian Refugees Centre Stage: RPW Research Paper Into The “Accountability To Affected Populations” Strategy of UNHCR Lebanon Read More »

After eleven years of revolution and war, Syria remains the world’s second largest refugee crisis. Currently, about 6.8 million Syrian refugees are living outside Syria’s borders. Syrian refugees make up one-fifth of the global refugee population. Additionally, another 6.9 million people are internally displaced within Syria. More than half of the Syrian population is still …

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On 22 December 2021 the Belgian parliament adopted a motion calling for additional efforts to ensure durable solutions to the Syrian refugee crisis. An important step forward, according to Refugee Protection Watch (RPW), which calls on the Belgian government to immediately implement this parliamentary motion.  In 2022, Syrian refugees continue to be the largest refugee …

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[click image above or links below for full report] Refugees returning to Syria are in danger, new study finds Syria remains seriously unsafe: UN-stipulated conditions for the safe return of refugees are far from being met Refugees often feel pushed to return home due to deteriorating conditions in Lebanon However, returnees often find conditions in …

RPW study: “I have not known the taste of safety for ten years.” Read More »

A third research cycle into the situation returnees face upon return, RPW findings show the absence of secure living conditions inside Syria.

RPW carried out two cycles of research on the protection situation of Syrians and Lebanese host communities in Lebanon. The study was conducted with 571 Syrians and Lebanese and shows the deteriorating situation in Lebanon. The overview highlights findings from March 2021. A follow-up conversation was done in July 2021, revealing a further worsening situation.   DOWNLOAD VISUAL …

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Research by “Refugee Protection Watch” This research paper explores specific modalities for an international mechanism to monitor the conditions for safe, voluntary, informed and dignified return in Syria. The paper outlines the different modalities available for monitoring, using examples from different contexts. RPW clearly concludes that the options for monitoring the conditions for safe, voluntary, …

RPW paper: Set up an international monitoring mechanism for the safe return of displaced Syrians. Read More »