UNHCR: Protection for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Morocco
Although Morocco has signed relevant international agreements, so far no asylum legislation has been adopted and UNHCR continues to provide protection and assistance to refugees and asylum seekers in lieu of the state. In the light of increasing protection needs, the Swiss contribution expands and strengthens UNHCR’s operational capacities and establishes a strategic protection partnership with the Agency. In as far as possible, state authorities will be involved in the reinforcement of local protection capacities.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Marocco |
Migrazione e sviluppo Aiuto d'emergenza e protezione
Migrazione in generale (aspetti relativi allo sviluppo e partenariati)
Assistenza materiale Diritti dell'uomo (diritti delle donne inclusi) |
01.09.2013
- 31.03.2016 |
CHF 500’000
|
- Morocco is a longstanding signatory of the 1951 Geneva Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and is party to its 1967 Protocol, but lacks a legislative and institutional framework in relation to asylum and refugee protection.
- In the absence of a national asylum procedure, UNHCR Rabat carries out registration, refugee status determination and documentation of refugees.
- The development of refugee legislation is not a national priority and according to the legislative calendar, the issue of asylum is deferred to the end of 2014 or beyond.
- Due to a reinforced security policy since 2012, Morocco witnessed a shrinking of the protection space for migrants, alongside with a tightening of measures against the Sub-Saharan community, including frequent raids and deportations, accompanied by significant levels of violence.
- Since 2012 an increasing number of migrants turn to UNHCR seeking protection from arrest and deportation. As a consequence, the capacities of UNHCR to cope with basic protection needs are strained.
- UNHCR lacks the means in terms of staff and finances to meet the needs of the growing asylum seeker and refugee community. These shortcomings are foreseen to increase in 2013 and 2014.
- Switzerland is a key partner of UNHCR Morocco.
- The handover of refugees and asylum seekers protection and assistance to Moroccan authorities is ensured in a mid-/long term perspective.
- Immediate protection and assistance to refugees and asylum seekers are improved.
- Ufficio dell’Alto Commissariato delle Nazioni Unite per i rifugiati
- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE GOVERNO E SOCIETÀ CIVILE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GOVERNO E SOCIETÀ CIVILE
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Facilitation of orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility
Assistenza materiale e servizi d'emergenza
Diritti umani
Temi trasversali Diritti dell'uomo
Progetto specifico sulla parità di genere.
Il progetto contempla la democratizzazione, il buongoverno e i diritti dell'uomo come temi trasversali.
Il progetto sostiene anche miglioramenti nell'organizzazione partner
Tipo di sostegno Aiuto pubblico allo sviluppo (APS)
Forma di collaborazione Cooperazione bilaterale
Tipo di finanziamento Dono
Tipo di aiuto Contributo al progetto e al programma
Aiuto vincolato/non vincolato Aiuto non vincolato
Numero del progetto 7F08778
| Contesto |
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| Obiettivi |
Reinforcing the capacities of UNHCR to provide protection and mixed solutions to refugees and asylum seekers in Morocco. |
| Gruppi target |
Direct beneficiaries are at least 1000 refugees and 5’000 asylum seekers in Morocco. In addition, governmental institutions and civil society actors are benefitting from advocacy and capacity building activities. The UNHCR office in Rabat will benefit from increased local staff capacities. |
| Effetti a medio termine |
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| Risultati |
Risultati fasi precedenti: Based on the previous experiences and in the logic of good humanitarian donorship, Switzerland shifted its contribution from a project to a program support level. However, to specifically counterfight structural understaffing, a special budget line is earmarked allowing to top up limitation due to UNHCR operational level funding. |
| Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
| Credito |
Aiuto umanitario |
| Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale Organizzazione delle Nazioni Unite (ONU) |
| Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 500’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 500’000 |
| Fasi del progetto |
Fase 1 01.09.2013 - 31.03.2016 (Completed) |
