Indonesia is still a developing country and needs assistance from the international community,
especially the United Nations (UN) through its special agency, UNHCR in dealing with Rohingya
refugees. Based on the explanation above, this thesis seeks to find a legal umbrella for UNHCR in
carrying out its duties in a transit country. This research is entitled "The Role of the United Nations
High Commissioner For Refugees (UNCHR) in Providing Protection to Refugees in Transit
Countries Viewed from the 1967 Geneva Convention (Case Study of Rohingya Refugees in
Indonesia)". The research question raised in this writing is "How is the role of UNHCR in providing
protection to refugees in transit countries viewed from the 1951 Geneva Convention and the
Additional Protocol to the 1967 Geneva Convention in the case study of Rohingya refugees in
Indonesia?". This thesis uses a normative approach which uses primary, secondary and tertiary
legal materials. The data will be analyzed by descriptive analysis method with the deductive thinking
process. This research concludes that the role of UNHCR in Indonesia starts from the determination
of refugee status which is then followed by placement in third countries, repatriation and finding
long-term solutions for refugees. Regarding the obstacles faced, UNHCR provides some Income
Generating Activities program that will provide income which is very beneficial for refugees in
Indonesia.
Key words: Refugees, Rohingya, Persecution by Tatmadaw, Role of UNHCR, 1951 Geneva Convention,
Additional Protocol to the 1967 Convention.