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The Role of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Asylum Law

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What is the primary mandate of the UNHCR?

  1. To provide humanitarian assistance to refugees.

  2. To resettle refugees in third countries.

  3. To promote the rights of refugees.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The UNHCR's mandate includes providing humanitarian assistance to refugees, resettling refugees in third countries, and promoting the rights of refugees.

When was the UNHCR established?

  1. 1949

  2. 1950

  3. 1951

  4. 1952


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The UNHCR was established on December 14, 1950, by the United Nations General Assembly.

Who is the current UNHCR High Commissioner?

  1. Filippo Grandi

  2. António Guterres

  3. Ban Ki-moon

  4. Kofi Annan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Filippo Grandi has been the UNHCR High Commissioner since January 1, 2016.

What is the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees?

  1. A treaty that defines the rights and responsibilities of refugees.

  2. A treaty that establishes the UNHCR.

  3. A treaty that governs the resettlement of refugees.

  4. A treaty that promotes the rights of refugees.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees is a treaty that defines the rights and responsibilities of refugees.

What is the principle of non-refoulement?

  1. The principle that refugees should not be returned to a country where they face persecution.

  2. The principle that refugees should be resettled in a third country.

  3. The principle that refugees should be provided with humanitarian assistance.

  4. The principle that refugees should be promoted the rights of refugees.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of non-refoulement is the principle that refugees should not be returned to a country where they face persecution.

What is the role of the UNHCR in asylum law?

  1. To determine who is a refugee.

  2. To grant asylum to refugees.

  3. To provide humanitarian assistance to refugees.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The UNHCR's role in asylum law includes determining who is a refugee, granting asylum to refugees, and providing humanitarian assistance to refugees.

What are the challenges facing the UNHCR?

  1. The increasing number of refugees.

  2. The lack of funding.

  3. The political unwillingness to resettle refugees.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The UNHCR faces a number of challenges, including the increasing number of refugees, the lack of funding, and the political unwillingness to resettle refugees.

What can be done to address the challenges facing the UNHCR?

  1. Increase funding for the UNHCR.

  2. Promote the resettlement of refugees.

  3. Address the root causes of displacement.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A number of things can be done to address the challenges facing the UNHCR, including increasing funding for the UNHCR, promoting the resettlement of refugees, and addressing the root causes of displacement.

What is the future of the UNHCR?

  1. The UNHCR will continue to play a vital role in protecting refugees.

  2. The UNHCR will be replaced by a new organization.

  3. The UNHCR will be abolished.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The UNHCR is likely to continue to play a vital role in protecting refugees in the future.

What is the role of the UNHCR in promoting the rights of refugees?

  1. To advocate for the rights of refugees.

  2. To provide legal assistance to refugees.

  3. To monitor the implementation of the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The UNHCR's role in promoting the rights of refugees includes advocating for the rights of refugees, providing legal assistance to refugees, and monitoring the implementation of the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees.

What is the role of the UNHCR in resettling refugees?

  1. To identify refugees who are eligible for resettlement.

  2. To work with resettlement countries to find suitable placements for refugees.

  3. To provide financial assistance to refugees during the resettlement process.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The UNHCR's role in resettling refugees includes identifying refugees who are eligible for resettlement, working with resettlement countries to find suitable placements for refugees, and providing financial assistance to refugees during the resettlement process.

What is the role of the UNHCR in providing humanitarian assistance to refugees?

  1. To provide food, water, and shelter to refugees.

  2. To provide medical care to refugees.

  3. To provide education to refugee children.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The UNHCR's role in providing humanitarian assistance to refugees includes providing food, water, and shelter to refugees, providing medical care to refugees, and providing education to refugee children.

What are some of the challenges facing the UNHCR in carrying out its mandate?

  1. The increasing number of refugees.

  2. The lack of funding.

  3. The political unwillingness to resettle refugees.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The UNHCR faces a number of challenges in carrying out its mandate, including the increasing number of refugees, the lack of funding, and the political unwillingness to resettle refugees.

What can be done to address the challenges facing the UNHCR?

  1. Increase funding for the UNHCR.

  2. Promote the resettlement of refugees.

  3. Address the root causes of displacement.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A number of things can be done to address the challenges facing the UNHCR, including increasing funding for the UNHCR, promoting the resettlement of refugees, and addressing the root causes of displacement.

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