Einstein was a refugee. Not all refugees are so exceptional, but many do bring amazing capacities and talents - not just a small bundle of belongings. The human rights tradition calls for tolerance among people - an acceptance that others can be different. The idea of tolerance speaks to the relationship between groups in society. But I want to stress that beyond tolerance lies respect - respect based upon an appreciation of each individual's dignity and worth.
Refugees achieve durable solutions one at a time - individually.
They must be empowered to restart their lives. Racism and xenophobia can present serious obstacles in the search for solutions to refugee problems through local integration and resettlement. The restoration of effective national protection lies at the heart of sustainable return. These include a credible framework of laws, an independent judiciary, professional public prosecutors and a well-trained police force that reflects the ethnic composition community it serves. They must have the capacity and resilience to mediate the very same social tensions that caused their initial breakdown.