Palestinians and the search for protection as refugees

This disparity is not in line with the Advocacy Briefing: Palestinians and the search for protection as refugees and stateless persons in Europe object and purpose of the 1951 Convention, particularly the inclusion clause of Article 1D, drafted to ensure continuity of protection for. [...] Some of the core issues raised in recent jurisprudence include the conditions in which UNRWA assistance should be considered to have ceased; the importance of being able to live a dignified life; whether a person who has left UNRWA’s area of operation is entitled to protection as a refugee and in what circumstances; and whether the possibility of returning to any part of UNRWA’s area of operation. [...] European institutions should: • Draft or update, and promote, regional guidance on effective protection for Palestinians as refugees and stateless persons, which should clarify: UNRWA’s mandate; conditions and rights in UNRWA’s area of operation; eligibility for inclusion under Article 1D; the protective purpose of the 1951 and 1954 Conventions; and that Palestinians are refugees and stateless per. [...] • Provide training and develop tools on relevant jurisprudence and country information relating to Palestinians to improve the quality and consistency of decision-making and develop the expertise of those providing legal advice and assistance to applicants. [...] All relevant actors should: • Facilitate the participation of Palestinians and representatives of Palestinian communities in Europe in work to address these issues and find legal, policy, and practice solutions ensuring that the voices, views, and expertise of affected populations are heard and acted upon.