In Peru, registration of asylum-seekers is done case by case by the CEPR, while registration of persons who apply for a migratory category is done by the Migration Office. Registration and access to documentation is key to guarantee persons of concern access their basic rights, however, due to the high number of asylum claims, the former registration system developed by the CEPR was seriously affected and required multiple manual data entries that entailed overwhelming backlogs. The issuance of the asylum-seeker certificate was taking many months and asylum seekers were issued a manually signed work authorization in the meantime, which is not recognized by employers. In 2019, the CEPR was further supported by UNHCR with a new registration system (Qoricancha2) and PRIMES, which were rolled out with key protection partners. The improvement of the new registration system significantly reduced the delivery time of the asylum seeker certificate. Currently, asylum-seekers in Lima pre-register online and then come for an appointment at the CEPR, where they are issued a certificate on the spot. The system also includes initial vulnerability assessment and faster identification of the Geneva Convention cases, thus allowing prioritization of cases that may apply for refugee status. The system is currently undergoing a process of adaptation and adjustment, to ensure decentralization of the system in the Decentralized Offices of the MFA (ODEs), where persons of concern can currently claim asylum, but need to wait several months to get their ID. The CEPR will continue to enhance its registration and access to documentation as one of the key priorities, while advocating for the MFA to get more resources and guarantee a more sustainable response. Support will be provided to finalize and guarantee the optimal functioning of the decentralization process of the registration system at the ODEs. Strengthened partnerships with Universities will allow volunteers/students to provide orientation and assist persons of concern on RSD and other legal pathways. New partners will introduce Primes in 2020 to enhance case management procedures (implying Training of Trainers and capacity development, BIMS equipment and dedicated registration staff for follow up). Information management has significantly been strengthened in 2018 through UNHCR’s support to the National Statistics Institute that published the National Survey on Venezuelan Population (ENPOVE), Protection Monitoring rounds and community mapping in Lima. Follow up on these activities will be key in 2020 to ensure quality data is available for planning and programming. Periodic needs assessments will continue to be carried out in different locations. The service mapping initiated in Lima in 2019 will be extended to other locations. Protection Monitoring rounds will take place on a bi-monthly basis in the different field locations (Arequipa, Cusco, Lima, Tacna and Tumbes) while strengthening referral systems. UNHCR will continue supporting GTRM partners in their data collection, analysis and dissemination of activities through the Information Management Working Group. Joint analysis and information dissemination will also take place through the Regional Platform for Refugees and Migrants.
