May 2014 - (A revision of the October 2012 UNHCR Thailand discussion document)....."A ?Framework for Voluntary Repatriation? (VolRep) and - at an appropriate time - a ?Voluntary Repatriation Operations Plan? are necessary steps by UNHCR in partnership with concerned stakeholders including the governments of Thailand and Myanmar. This Framework advocates for the adherence to international standards and core protection principles as it concerns the return of refugees, whereas the Operations Plan will support the various operational aspects and inherent procedures of an organized repatriation at a time when UNHCR is able to ?promote” refugee returns. That may only come about as a result of a positive assessment of the situation in southeast Myanmar that would be viewed as overall conducive to the refugees? voluntary return and their sustainable reintegration back home. As a foremost priority, UNHCR will be looking to ensure that all necessary safeguards are in place for people to return voluntarily, in safety and with dignity. It will be important that any voluntary return is organized accordingly so as to ensure the full protection of refugees, asylum-seekers, and others of concern to UNHCR. This Framework for Voluntary Repatriation therefore sets out the protection principles and standards that must be upheld and it highlights the main protection and assistance aspects of an organized repatriation operation for refugees living in the nine Temporary Shelters (refugee camps) in Thailand..."