Some 81,000 people moved by force-largely Karen and Karenni, as well as other ethnic groups-are hosted in temporary shelters along the Thai -yanmar border where they have lived in camps for decades.
Almost half of the refugee population was born under canvas, where displaced families largely depended on humanitarian aid.
‘Turning’
HcrThe representative of Thailand, Tammi Sharpe, described the government’s decision as a major “turning point”.
She said it would not only help refugees support themselves, but also to benefit from local economies and strengthen long -term growth in Thailand.
“” By unlocking the potential of these people, Thailand does not only maintain humanitarian principles but also makes a strategic investment in its own future “,” Ms. Sharpe said.
Although the new resolution covers a limited number, the United Nations said that it would continue to argue for a wider inclusion of refugees – providing support for the Thai government to deploy the new policy.
Help cuts
This decision comes at a time when help budgets for people in the world are faced with serious cuts.
For the United Nations Agency, Thailand’s decision could create a regional precedent for sustainable and rights -based refugee policies – and serve as a model for countries facing similar challenges, UNHCR said.
According to At the agency, $ 25.4 million is necessary in 2025 to ensure that the operations covered by the international office based in Thailand are supported – which also oversees operations in Cambodia, the People’s Democratic Republic and the Viet Nam.
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