voluntary repatriation asasolution torefugee problems hasalsobeenreaffirmed insuccessive resolutions oftheGeneral Assembly. 15/C.Voluntary repatriation------------ ------- 71.Familyreunification hasprovedtobeverydifficult, ifnotsometimes impossible, incaseswheretherefugee applicant isexperiencing economic difficulties and/orisunal,letofindsuitable accommodation forthefamilymembers whose-admission hasbeensought. Thissituation continued despite the rec~mmendation oftheExecutive Committee atitsthirty-second session thatspecial measures ofassistance shouldbemadeavailable totherefugee headoffamily experiencing economic andhousingdifficulties inthecountry ofasylum, inorder toavoidunduedelaysinthegranting ofpermission fortheentryofthefamily members concerned. 14/70.Duringthereporting period, theHighCommissioner encountered manyobstacles withregardtotheadmission ofdependent familymembers whoarehandicapped. Moreover ItheHighCommissioner's attention hasbeendrawntocaseswherethe validity ofcertificates ofmarriage contracted outside therefugee's country of asylumhasnotbeenrecognized bythatcountry's authorities, despite the recommendation adopted bytheExecutive Committee atitsthirty-second session that absence ofdocumentary proofoftheformalvalidity ofamarriage orofthe filiation ofchildren shouldnotpersebeconsidered asanimpediment tofamily reunification. 13/69.Insomeregions, theHighCommissioner hasbeenunabletosecureany relaxation inexisting restrictive attitudes and,inotherregions, hehasbeen facedwithnewrestrictive attitudes whereformerly theprinciple offamily reunification wasgenerously applied. Inoneinstance, anumberofminorchildren inpossession oftourist visas,intending tojoinIelatives inthecountry of asylum, wereheldupattheentrypointandwerereturned tothecountry of origin. Inothercases,theformalities required fromrefugee parents seeking reunification withtheirminorchildren stillinthecountry oforiginwereso exacting thatcompliance wasdifficult orsometimes evenimpossible. Inother instances, repeated applications forpermission tojoinrefugee familymembers abroadhaveremained without anyresponse onthepartofthecompetent authorities. The-consequences ofsuchrestrictive attitudes foryoungchildren, manyleftwithagedgrandparents, givesrisetoserious concern.68.Agrowing numberofGOvernments subscribed totheprinciple offamily reunification between refugees andtheirimmediate families (spouses andminor children) andextended theHighCommissioner considerable co-operation andgoodwill inhisfamilyreunification efforts. Thepositive attitude ingranting exit permits, mentioned withregardtooneregionintheprevious report, hasbeen maintained andduringthereporting periodenabled 94closefamilymembers fmo~tly spouses and/orminorchildren) tojointherefugee headoffamilyoutside the country oforiginandsotoresumeanormalfamily ~ife. -15-80. statu: twent: interl estab deter requi pa\rti 8I. refle repor measu ford Septe year. compe appea revi opera refug also Nati respe appli Benin79. deter vari commu refug78. regi thef stead invel perso origi possi subje Salva repor Repub77. ofso place with Sudan mainl 75.Infacilitating thevoluntary repatriation ofrefugees, theprimary roleof UNHCRistoensure, asacorollary totheprinciple ofnon-refoulment, thatthe voluntary character ofrepatriation isrespected inallcasesandthatnorefugee isrepatriated against hiswill. TheOfficealsoseekstoensure, preferably throughdirectaccesstoareaswhererecently repatriated refugees arelocated in theircountry oforigin, thatthesafetyguarantees whichmayhavebeenoffered priortorepatriation arebeingfullyrespected.73.Whileitisgenerally accepted thatvoluntary repatriation, whenever feasible, isthemostdesirable durable solution toanygivenrefugee situation, itis equally evident thatitisnotnecessarily aneasysolution toattain. Itnormally presupposes theelimination oratleastthesubstantial removal ofthecauseof fearordangerwhichhadledtothedeparture ofrefugees fromtheirhomecountry
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the challenges and efforts related to refugee repatriation, family reunification, and humanitarian aid. It highlights the difficulties faced by refugees, including economic difficulties, restrictive attitudes, and bureaucratic hurdles, and the importance of ensuring their safety and well-being. The text also emphasizes the role of the UNHCR in facilitating voluntary repatriation and family reunification.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education