Through its work with diverse refugee communities in Egypt, the Refugees Platform in Egypt (RPE) has identified and documented numerous issues associated with the system and policies governing registration services provided by the UNHCR in Egypt. These services, central for regularization or legal recognition of identity, directly contribute to outcomes that heighten the level of and potential risks for asylum seekers and refugees in Egypt. Furthermore, they amplify the challenges and barriers concerning legal protection and specialized protection matters linked to the asylum-seeking process or attainment of refugee status, as well as facilitating access to essential services.
The report includes:
- Issues Retaining to the Registration Services System
- Increase in Complaints During the Last Quarter of 2023
- Risks Due to Registration Service Challenges
- The Legal Framework and Operational Policies of UNHCR in Egypt
- No Response or Accountability from the UNHCR in Cairo
- Demands and Recommendations from the Refugees Platform in Egypt (RPE) for the UNHCR and the Egyptian government
