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On 20 February, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and UNHCR’s Representative inaugurated the new premises of the Executive Secretariat of the Special Commission for Refugees (CEPR). The new CEPR premises, under the purview of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will enhance services for refugees and asylum-seekers in Peru by carrying out in person registration and interviews, as well as provide orientation and information relating to the asylum system. Some fifty people attended, including representatives from public institutions and diplomatic representations. The interinstitutional cooperation agreement between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UNHCR has been extended until 2026, enhancing the CEPR with the deployment of specialised professionals, technical resources, and materials.
UNHCR and the Municipality of Surquillo (Lima) signed a Framework Agreement on 27 February, to implement activities aimed at protecting and integrating forcibly displaced persons within the district and the local community. This agreement made Surquillo the first local government in Peru to become a full member of UNHCR’s “Ciudades Solidarias” network.