A/HRC/4/105 Page 9 Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, the National Institute against Discrimination, Xenophobia and Racism (INADI), and the Ministry of Social Development and the Environment will also participate in the new organization. With the inclusion of a representative of the Ministry of Social Development and the Environment, the Commission will be able to provide assistance to the refugees, in particular the most vulnerable groups, by incorporating them into national, provincial or municipal programmes. 26. The new law clarifies the appeal process in case of a negative decision by CONARE and introduces prima facie recognition of refugee status in case of a mass influx of displaced persons. 27. In addition, the law anticipates the possibility of requesting relocation to Argentina for a refugee who has obtained the recognition of his status in another country in which he cannot remain, due to risk of violation of his fundamental rights. 28. The Argentine authorities reported that, in June 2005, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed with UNHCR to allow for the resettlement of refugees in Argentina. The Government recognizes that resettlement is an important instrument in the search for durable solutions for refugees. In 2005, for the implementation of the first stage of this programme, nine Colombian refugee families traveled to Argentina from Costa Rica and Ecuador. In 2006, seven families came from Ecuador to be resettled in Argentina. Costa Rica 29. In its reply dated 31 January 2007, the Government of Costa Rica reported that the country is host to a substantial number of refugees - especially of Colombian origin. Every month, the Directorate General for Migration and Foreign Nationals receives an average of 130 new requests for refugee status. At the end of the 1970s and in the first four years of the 1980s, Costa Rica accorded refugee status to 50,000 individuals, mainly Nicaraguan and Salvadoran, who left their countries due to internal armed conflicts. This is a large number for a country of 51,000 square kilometres and a population of 4 million inhabitants. As of the second half of 2000, Costa Rica experienced a new influx of applicants due to the renewed internal conflict in Colombia. From January to April of 2002 Costa Rica received 2,232 requests for asylum. 30. Costa Rica is little known as a host country for refugees. This is both because it is not in a conflict region itself and because it is located in a region (Central America and Mexico) where irregular migration and the illicit traffic of migrants are considered bigger issues. 31. The phenomenon of migration generates important challenges for Costa Rican society, notably in regard to protection of the human rights of refugees, the need to provide humanitarian assistance, and to work towards their integration into society. 32. In its response, the Government states that its institutions have demonstrated responsibility and sensitivity in acting according to its international commitments in the matter of protection of refugees. These institutional efforts have been complemented by the work of academic institutions, civil society organizations and international organizations. The Government recognizes however that it still faces a challenge in ensuring the necessary arrangements are in place for the integration of the refugees into Costa Rican society until durable solutions are