Unlocking Complementary Solutions for Syrian Refugees

The refugee emergency generated by the conflict in Syria since 2011 has escalated rapidly and shown no signs of abating. During the High-Level Segment of the Executive Committee on Solidarity and Burden-Sharing with Countries Hosting Syrian Refugees, held in October 2013, it was agreed that the crisis has gone far beyond requiring only humanitarian assistance. At that meeting, Member States reaffirmed their support for the host countries in the surrounding region, and many announced special quotas for resettlement or other forms of admission for Syrian refugees.