Guidance on Racism and Xenophobia: How UNHCR Can Address and Respond to Situations of Racism and Xenophobia Affecting Persons Under Its Mandate

Abstract

Racism, xenophobia and discrimination are root causes of forced displacement throughout the world affecting tens of millions of refugees and those people displaced in their own country or stateless. This guide is a practical resource offering recommendations and tools for UNHCR operations in the field, building on collaboration with local communities. It is a useful tool for both UNHCR staff and for partners and others working to eliminate racism.