This document aims to provide practical suggestions – for UNHCR operations and partners – on how the specific needs of refugee children, youth and families can be addressed as schools begin to re-open. It complements and draws on detailed guidance issued by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, Global Education Cluster, other UN agencies and NGOs and includes links to key resources.
Ensuring a safe and full return to schooling by refugee children and youth depends on cross-sectoral action. This guide has therefore been designed as a resource document for use by UNHCR multi-functional teams, including Community-Based Protection, Cash, WASH, Livelihoods, Health, Programme and Communications with Communities specialists.
