UNHCR guidelines on determining the best interests of the child
The principle of the best interests of the child has been the subject of extensive consideration in academic, operational and other circles. Legal documents relating to the protection of children, including those adopted by UNHCR’s Executive Committee on children of concern to the Office, systematically refer to it. How to apply this principle in…, FAMILY REUNIFICATION, CHECKLIST TO DETERMINE IF A BID IS REQUIRED, This checklist should be completed before facilitating family reunification. A BID, normally in its simplified form, is required if, any of the following statements applies, (please tick relevant boxes):, FORMCHECKBOX The child is not registered with UNHCR or, after all reasonable efforts, information gathered on the child and his or her family, remains insufficient to make an informed decision as to whether family reunification could lead to violations of rights of the child. FORMCHECKBOX Doubts exist as to the legitimacy of the family…, mac51premedia File Attachment Annex4.doc UNDERTAKING OF CONFIDENTIALITY (BID PROCEDURE) Name: .. Role: I, the undersigned, undertake not to disclose or discuss with parties external to the BID process, any information that comes to my knowledge as a result of my role in that process. I understand and accept that the obligation of confidentiality…, UNITED NATIONS, HIGH COMMISSIONER, FOR REFUGEES, image1.png, NATIONS UNIES, HAUT COMMISSARIAT, POUR LES RFUGIS, UNDERTAKING OF CONFIDENTIALITY, (BID PROCEDURE), Name, :.., Role:, I, the undersigned, undertake not to disclose or discuss with parties external to the BID process, any information that comes to my knowledge as a result of my role in that process. I understand and accept that the obligation of confidentiality will continue after my formal role in the BID process has ceased. I understand that this signed…, I have read, understand and accept this Undertaking of Confidentiality., Signature: . Date: Place: mac51premedia File Attachment Annex5.doc BEST INTERESTS DETERMINATION REPORT SECTION 1: OVERVIEW CAMP / LOCATION: LINKED CASES: BID FILE NO: CASE REFERRED BY: REGISTRATION NUMBER: STATUS OF THE CHILD PURPOSE OF BID UNACCOMPANIED DURABLE SOLUTION SEPARATED TEMPORARY CARE ARRANGEMENTS ORPHAN SEPARATION NONE OF ABOVE OTHER…, BEST INTERESTS DETERMINATION REPORT, SECTION 1: OVERVIEW, Camp / Location: Linked Cases:, Bid File No: Case referred by:, Registration number:, Status of the ChildPurpose of bid, unaccompanied(durable solution( separated (temporary care arrangements( orphan(separation( none of above (other(, Priority of the case (mention reasons), Urgent Normal Specific needs of the child specify:, Childs Basic Bio-data, (Refer to Registration Form) where relevant, indicate if information is an estimate, full name, alias, age, gender, date of birth, place of birth, date of arrival in the country, date of arrival at current location, nationality, ethnicity, religion, current address, registered address, current caregiver, related case (s), linked bid(s), name of father, name of mother, siblings, tracing, started on, status, SECTION 2: OPTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, Part I- brief summary Information On the Case, Please briefly summarize key issues, such as current care arrangement, information on parents and family, and the options under consideration., Part II- history prior to flight/separation, Please record the childs recollections about the flight/separation, and evidence provided by persons close to the child (if interviewed). Indicate how this information has been verified., Part III- current situation, Please describe the current living situation of the child, to include: Current care arrangement, living conditions, safety, relationships with foster parents/siblings/care-givers/other family members; Community networks, education and school attendance; Assessment of childs age and maturity, physical and mental health and any specific needs…, Part IV- available options & analysis, Please indicate all the available options and follow-up mechanisms and analysis of each. Please refer to all the factors included in the Annex 9 checklist in recommending what is in the childs best interests, under the following headings: Views of child Family and close relationships Safe environment Development and identity needs, FINAL RECOMMENDATION, Please provide the final recommendation and reasons., Name of the assessor: Date:, Signature of the assessor:, Name of reviewer:, Comments by reviewer to the report:, Signature of reviewer:date:, SECTION 3: PANEL DECISION This section should be completed and signed at the BID panel sessions. The signed page should then be scanned in order to protect the information included, attached to sections 1 and 2 of the form and converted into a pdf document. The Panel ( Approves the recommendations ( Defers decison (please explain why) ( Does not…, FULL REASONS FOR DECISION, Follow up actions required (tick and specify), ( None ( Provide counselling to the Child Biological parents Foster parents/care-giver ( Undertake formal tracing ( Refer child for Alternative care arrangements Protection measures Educational assistance Psychosocial assistance Material assistance Medical assistance ( Other (explain), comments, Signature of panel members, NAME, Organization, Signature, date:, PAGE 4 mac51premedia File Attachment Annex6.doc INTERVIEWS TRACING STARTED ON STATUS PERSON INTERVIEWED NO. OF INTERVIEWS DATE OF INTERVIEWS NATIONALITY ETHNICITY RELIGION CURRENT ADDRESS REGISTERED ADDRESS CURRENT CAREGIVER RELATED CASE (S) LINKED BID(S) NAME OF FATHER NAME OF MOTHER SIBLINGS Annex 6 90 835549_BW_EN_43_96_IC.pu... pagina 46 Cyaan…
