UNHCR Age, gender and diversity. Accountability report 2016

UNHCR UNHCR (2016) C1
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)’s Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) Policy (2011) guides the agency’s work with women, men, girls and boys affected by forced displacement and statelessness. The policy highlights the importance of age, gender and diversity, which it defines broadly to include, for example, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and membership in a minority or indigenous group. Recognizing that these traits play a critical role in determining a person’s opportunities, capacities, needs and risks, UNHCR holds its staff responsible for integrating AGD considerations into all their work. This annual report provides a summary of the steps UNHCR has taken to implement the AGD policy by identifying and analysing key trends, challenges and field practices as well as projects and initiatives. The report concludes with a set of recommendations on how to strengthen UNHCR’s implementation of the AGD policy, particularly in areas where gaps were identified.