Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

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A Resolution of the General Assembly, published in 1953.

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36 documents · 1953–1986

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9 topics

China Emergency Relief Employment Europe Far East Migration Refugee Assistance Resettlement Shanghai (China)

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Noles with appreciation the second annual report 10 of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees;

Takes note of the fact that contributions thus far received by the High Commissioner for assistance to refugees under the authority given to him by General Assembly resolution 538 B (VI) of 2 February 1952 will not be sufficient to provide in 1953 for emergency aid to the most needy groups of refugees under his mandate in Europe, the Near East and the Far East, particularly in Shanghai ;

Notes with appreciation the contributions al- ~ea?~ made by governments, organizations and private md1v1duals to the fund for emergency aid to refugees;

Expresses the hope that furtlter contributions will be forthcoming to that fund so as to enable the High Commissioner to carry out his plans of assistance to the most needy groups of refugees; . 5:

Reiterat!s its appeal to all governments, spec1al1zed agencies and other inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations interested in migration to give to ~fugees under the mandate of the. High Commissi?ner every possible opportunity in and benefit from projects to promote migration, including such measures as will facilitate the transit, resettlement and employment of refugees in occupations suitable to their training and skills.

20 December 1952.

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