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The second possibility way be to examine the composition, needs
and aspirations of a displaced group after a refugee situation develops
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sooner than we have done in the past. The aim Could be to identify
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priority groups - which are both the most vulnerable and for which an early
durable solution may be the least controversial in political terms.
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A have in mind here, old people, women and children separated from the head
of the household and unaccompanied minors and orphans.
Mr Chairman, I can think of significant examples where groups
of refugee children, separated or orphaned in the confusion of
disorderly refugee outflows, might have been repatriated and rehabilitated
in their home communities, with international assistance and supervision
if their wishes and situation had been promptly assessed and action taken.
The third opportunity is complementary to the other two.
The High Commissioner in his opening address alluded to the
role of his Office as, or occasions, that of humanitarian intermediary.
Because of the non-political character of the Office, Australia recognises
that this role must be pursued with great care but is encouraged, by the
impeccable record of the Office in this respect, to believe that this
role can and should be further pursued and developed.
Countries subscribing to the purposes of the High Commissioner's
should Office perhaps/continually explore the potential for humanitarian mediation
and dialogue.
UNHCR for its part, should feel it has the license to share with individual
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Governments its own frank assessments on such humanitarian intercessions,
including the provision of financial assistance, which might help its
efforts towards durable solutions endeavours It is said that the negotiation
necessary to achieve programs of voluntary repatriation can be too political