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🚀 Great news! The YMCA Europe Refugee Skilling and Support Project has been extended for Phase III through the end of the year. Since October 2022, through this project, YMCAs in Europe have been actively working to serve the Ukrainian refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) with the support of the Accenture Foundation. ➡️ The first phase was the emergency response, implemented until March 2023 ➡️ The second phase began in June 2023, ran through the end of May, and transitioned from an emergency response to integration-focused 👉 Read more about the impact of the first two phases and what happens in the next phase here: https://bit.ly/3VuXbss

What if the most effective solutions to refugee crises came from the refugees themselves? #Refugee-led organizations have the unique advantage of being part of the communities they serve, and we've learned their expertise runs even deeper.   ➡ Refugee responses, including policies and programs, are more effective when informed by refugees' real needs and lived experiences. ➡ Refugee leaders are doing some of the most effective work on the front lines of crises. ➡ Refugee voices are crucial for sustainable solutions and integration into host communities. Without them, we risk continuing short-sighted responses that only address immediate needs.   Join us this #WorldRefugeeDay to empower the experts and invest in refugee-led organizations: https://lnkd.in/gpErMqPK

On #WorldRefugeeDay and every day, we, as LERRN - The Local Engagement Refugee Research Network, are committed to meaningful refugee participation with our amazing partners Refugees SEAT! Our latest working paper examines in detail how meaningful refugee participation can be achieved by analyzing power dynamics and case studies from Liberia to Geneva. Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/gRxZ4Sz4

For those in the migration space or are curious about it, this session is a must-attend! 🌍✨ Expect an informative and enlightening discussion with seasoned experts and the authors of the report. Don't miss out—register now and be part of this incredible conversation! 👇 #Migration #ContestedMobility #Webinar #JoinUs #ExpertInsights

📢 New Report Alert! 📢 We are thrilled to announce the launch of WeAreCohere report “Five Organisational Pathways for Enabling Meaningful Refugee Participation: A Step-by-Step Implementation Guide” endorsed by us. As organisations committed to practically enabling Meaningful Refugee Participation at scale, APNOR participated in a five-part virtual Interactive Workshop Series (IWS), titled 'Building Organisational Pathways towards Meaningful Participation and Refugee Leadership’. The series, conducted between October 2023 and April 2024, delved into various aspects of internal changes refugee response organisations must undertake to enable Meaningful Refugee Participation. This report is a companion to the IWS recordings, which are available on Cohere’s YouTube channel. The report documents tested and actionable pathways shared by experts, and provides refugee response organisations with concrete steps to improve their practices. Each pathway corresponds to one of the IWS sessions, covering topics such as Equity Learning Journeys, Recruiting and Hiring People of Forced Displacement, Equitable Partnerships, High-quality and Equitable Funding for RLOs, and Localised Refugee-led Advocacy. When implemented together, these pathways enable actors to genuinely promote Meaningful Refugee Participation, moving beyond rhetoric. This paper is primarily intended for international organisations, individuals working within these organisations, and donors, that aim to support people experiencing forced displacement residing in other countries. Local civil society organisations and RLOs may also find relevant insights. APNOR endorses this report and will use it as a roadmap for future engagements to promote Meaningful Refugee Participation. We hope this report provides you with clear guidance on your next internal steps towards achieving this goal #MeaningfulRefugeeParticipation #MRP #Refugees #Advocacy

#WorldHumanitarianDay ☑ Today we remember the many humanitarian workers who are helping people around the world. ☑ And we think of those who have lost their own lives in these life-saving missions. ☑ The entire UNO-Flüchtlingshilfe team works with great respect with the more than 20,000 UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency colleagues. Their work on the ground has a direct impact on people and it's #helpwithcertaincy ☑ Just like our colleague Sebastian Herwig, who tells us what motivates him every day to work for people who need our support. ☑ More information in the current UNO-Flüchtlingshilfe press release in the comments. #hilftsicher

Meaningful refugee participation means that refugees from diverse backgrounds have sustained influence in all decision-making spaces, shaping policies and responses that impact their lives. How do we make this a reality? R-SEAT is dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness of global refugee responses by co-developing mechanisms that amplify refugee leadership ecosystems and increase meaningful, sustainable, and transformative participation at both the state and international levels. #MeaningfulRefugeeParticipation #RSEAT

The 2023 Global Refugee Forum (GRF) outcomes report published by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency while commendable in its ambition, leaves us with lingering questions. As we unpack the numbers, we must remember that true impact lies beyond mere statistics. The GRF’s success hinges not only on quantitative achievements but also on the qualitative transformation it brings to the lives of those it aims to serve. Refugees must be meaningfully engaged and their voices, often silenced by trauma, and bureaucracy must be amplified. Only then can the GRF truly transform statistics into impactful change for displaced individuals worldwide. Read more: 🔗https://ow.ly/YLxc50RN8as #RefugeesLead #2023GRF #InclusionOrIllusion

Connectivity is a lifeline for refugees and their hosts but it's one that too many still can't take for granted 📱 This #WorldRefugeeDay the GSMA continues to work with the mobile industry, humanitarian organisations, governments and more, to ensure that all major refugee hosting areas have available and affordable connectivity by 2030. Read more about our work with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, International Telecommunication Union, the Government of Luxembourg, the Government of Spain and a growing group of partners under the Connectivity for Refugees initiative in this blog https://bit.ly/4bfBjHj

Asia Pacific Summit for Refugees 2024: Day 3 The following will be covered today: 1. Panel Discussion: Perspectives from Non-Refugee Stakeholders on Collaborative Solutions 2. Australian and New Zealand Government Representatives: Discussing their development of a meaningful refugee participation pledge. 3. UNHCR: Contributions and insights on collaborative efforts. 4. Porticus: Maximizing impact through the role of donor organizations in empowering refugee-led initiatives. 5. Act for Peace: Emphasizing the vital role of a whole-of-society approach and refugee leadership in addressing refugee challenges.