UNHCR Update on HIV/AIDS and refugees (2013)

This Executive Committee paper summarizes UNHCR’s history and progress made in HIV/AIDS interventions for persons of concern, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa, as well as the agency’s efforts to meet the objectives of zero new infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths.

UNHCR Guidelines for Prevention and Response to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence against Refugees, Returnees and Internally Displaced Persons (2003)

These guidelines provide a background on sexual and gender-based violence against persons of concern, present preventative strategies and responses, outline targeted monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, and set out a strategic framework for combating sexual and gender-based violence.

UNHCR Policy on Harmful Traditional Practices (1997)

This policy outlines practical operational guidelines for identifying and responding to harmful traditional practices affecting persons of concern, focusing specifically on female genital mutilation, early childhood marriage, son preference, and dowry practices.