Roundtable on Protection Needs in the Northern Triangle of Central AmericaLink is external
Roundtable on Protection Needs in the Northern Triangle of Central America
A high-level roundtable on 6-7 July 2016 in San José, Costa Rica, will explore opportunities for a coordinated response to this growing need for international protection.
In light of the magnitude, scope and complexity of the Central America situation, there is an urgent need for broader regional coordination to ensure timely and solutions oriented responses. UNHCR, in collaboration with the Organization of American States, has therefore convened a high-level roundtable on 6-7 July 2016 to explore opportunities to address the protection crisis more strategically, collaboratively and systematically and to adopt a comprehensive plan of action.
“With few avenues for safe passage to seek asylum, refugees are exposed to exploitation and abuse, and their needs left without an adequate response.”
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi
The two-day event – to be held in San José, Costa Rica – is the first international meeting of its kind focused on current forced displacement in Central America. It will bring together government representatives from as far south as Panama and as far north as Canada; UN organizations; and key actors from the humanitarian and development sectors at the national and regional level, including the Inter-American Development Bank, the World Bank and leading NGOs.
- San José Action Statement – EnglishLink is external – SpanishLink is external
- High Commissioner's statement: EnglishLink is external – SpanishLink is external
- Concept noteLink is external – Documento conceptualLink is external
- Media advisoryLink is external – Información para la prensaLink is external
- Meeting agendaLink is external – Agenda (en español)Link is external
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- Press release: EnglishLink is external – SpanishLink is external
- Women on the RunLink is external – Mujeres en FugaLink is external
- Children on the RunLink is external – Niños en FugaLink is external
- Factsheets: regionalLink is external – El SalvadorLink is external – GuatemalaLink is external – HondurasLink is external – MexicoLink is external – PanamaLink is external
- Eligibility guidelines: El SalvadorLink is external – HondurasLink is external
- PhotosLink is external (registration required)
- Infographics: EnglishLink is external – SpanishLink is external
- Brazil Plan of ActionLink is external
- 2016 Supplementary AppealLink is external
Additional materials in Spanish are available hereLink is external.
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