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<p>With regards to resettlement, the UK works according to the humanitarian principles
of impartiality and neutrality which means that we do not take into consideration
the ethno-religious origins of people requiring assistance as we resettle solely on
the basis of needs, identified by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
(UNHCR).</p><p>UNHCR is the internationally recognised and mandated agency for dealing
with refugees. It has a global presence and 65 years’ experience in handling refugee
crises. UNHCR is uniquely placed to help the UK authorities identify and refer vulnerable
refugees who would benefit from resettlement in this country.</p><p>The seven vulnerability
criteria used by the UNHCR are Legal and or Physical Protection Needs; Survivors of
Torture and/or Violence; Medical Needs; Women and Girls at Risk; Family Reunification;
Children and Adolescents at Risk and Lack of Foreseeable Alternative Durable Solutions.
Individuals are not specifically identified for resettlement based on their religion
or ethnicity but members of minority communities may well meet one of the other vulnerability
criteria set out by UNHCR.</p><p>We are working with UNHCR and other partners to intensify
their outreach to groups that might otherwise be reluctant to register for fear of
stigma or discrimination and unaware of the safe space and options available to them.
This includes all religious minorities.</p>
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