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The Caribbean Centre for Human Rights (CCHR) has called on the Government and stakeholders to join us in preserving the progress achieved under the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Their statement comes five days after the UNHCR announced it would permanently close its national office in Trinidad and Tobago on 31 August due to global funding shortfalls. The Port-of-Spain office will stop serving the public from 25 July. All operations will be managed remotely by the UNHCR’s Multi-Country Office in Panama, supported by a minimal staff presence locally.
The CCHR says it is committed to ensuring the continuation of vital services for refugees and asylum seekers, including the registration process, legal protections, and advocacy for their fundamental human rights.
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