Refugee resettlement: 2012 and beyond

This article revisits key moments in the history of UNHCR’s use of resettlement, while focusing in particular on events of the past decade. It will also look at the issues that are currently on the agenda for those involved in implementing UNHCR’s resettlement program, with the aim to identify major challenges currently confronting UNHCR, governments and NGOs. The authors hope that this will inform debate and enhance the effectiveness of the use of resettlement as a protection tool.