14 October 2020

News: EXCOM 2020 Wrap-up

The 71st session of UNHCR's Executive Committee took place last week, from 5-9 October 2020. Video of the keynotes and the general debate have been posted on the session's web page. Also available are:

- the opening and closing statements of the High Commissioner (see also related UNHCR news story);
- written statements presented by delegations during the general debate (note that not all may be available yet);
- the statement of the Assistant High Commissioner for Protection (see also related UNHCR news story);
- delegation statements during the consideration of reports relating to international protection;
- An oral review of the annual UNHCR/NGO consultation was also provided (the original July meeting was deferred to September);
- NGO statements are available on ICVA's web site.

The report of the session, which provides a summary of the discussions, was also adopted. Visit the web page for the 71st session to view additional reports, regional updates and other related documentation. 

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