Решение проблемы беженцев в начале ХХI в.

Abstract

The article presents an analysis of the refugee problem in the world and across the regions as well as the analysis of the most acute crises as of the beginning of 2004. Due to the activity of the UNHCR, of various states and a number of international organisations the solution of the refugee problem in the beginning of the 21st century appears to be effective, with the refugee number reducing by over 3 million people. This is the greatest annual reduction over the last decades. At the same time, there are over 17 million refugees remaining in the world, so further intense work is required to alleviate the problem, primarily to settle protracted refugee crises. The situation remains unstable in a number of countries, which can lead to the emergence of new refugees. The article outlines the strategic goals of the UNHCR which are necessary to achieve for the refugee problem solution.