October 10, 2022
Statement of Dr. Francesca Di Giovanni, Undersecretary for the Multilateral Sector, Section for Relations with States and International Organizations, Head of Delegation of the Holy See to the 73rd Executive Committee of the United Nations High Commissioner’s Programme for Refugees
October 10, 2022
Conflict and protracted refugee situations cannot become the “new normal”. Refugees and displaced persons are human beings and therefore the subjects of rights and duties, not objects of assistance. In this regard, the Holy See expresses its gratitude to Countries that have increased their resettlement quotas and the many intermediary and faith-inspired organizations that collaborate with them on the ground.