UNHCR Population Reference Points (PRP)

Polygon layer that represent the areas of Population Reference Points. Available only for the main People of Concern locations.

Geographic point layer representing all the people of concern's known locations in the world ( Refugees, Internally displaced, Stateless persons and other of concern). The data is displayed by population type and location type (typology adapted from the SPHERE handbook standard).

This layer shows the different administrative boundaries (levels: 1) used in the UNHCR GIS system. It is mostly from governments and official sources but also other UN bodies or NGOs. The OCHA CODs and Pcodes are examined and considered. The boundaries and names do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.

This layer shows the different administrative boundaries (levels: 2) used in the UNHCR GIS system. It is mostly from governments and official sources but also other UN bodies or NGOs. The OCHA CODs and Pcodes are examined and considered. The boundaries and names do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.

The GDS presence layer is a geographic representation of the UNHCR operational presence in the countries where UNHCR is operating. It shows the diverse types of presence including temporary presence such as Field Units. Each office is either Active or Inactive depending on the operational status reported by the field. The status of the GIS layer represents the current operational presence in the world.

Country border crossing points. The boundaries and names included in this web service do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.