Population, Refugees & Migration Affairs Diplomatic Unit
Advancing international protection for refugees and migrants and developing durable solutions for displaced populations.
Unit Mission
The Population, Refugees & Migration Affairs Diplomatic Unit advances international protection frameworks for refugees and migrants, advocates for durable solutions for displaced populations, and engages with the international governance architecture for forced displacement and migration. The unit applies international refugee law, migration governance, and humanitarian diplomacy to strengthen protection systems, address root causes of displacement, and develop the international cooperation frameworks needed for humane and effective migration management.
Key Functions
Protection Advocacy
Advocating for international protection of refugees and migrants — engaging with UNHCR, IOM, and national governments to strengthen asylum systems, prevent refoulement, and ensure access to protection for people fleeing persecution and conflict.
Durable Solutions
Developing durable solutions for displaced populations — facilitating voluntary repatriation, local integration, and third-country resettlement programs that provide lasting protection and enable displaced people to rebuild their lives.
Governance Engagement
Engaging with international migration governance processes — contributing to Global Compact on Refugees and Global Compact for Migration implementation, and advocating for the international cooperation frameworks needed for humane migration management.
Operational Capabilities
Environmental, Conservation & Diplomacy Directorate
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Pacific 7.0 International recruits scientists, diplomats, field conservationists, and policy researchers committed to protecting the planet and advancing global environmental security.