Resettlement is not always the first and immediate response to a humanitarian crisis. First and foremost is looking after the safety and security of the individuals. The UNHCR steps in and looks to find durable solutions for the individuals' protection in the country or in a country of asylum, and eventually the discussion turns to whether there is a need for resettlement out of the region for some individuals.
On November 7th, 2017. See this statement in context.