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Overall, refugees bring diverse skills and experiences that, when integrated into local contexts, can contribute significantly to sustainable agriculture and soil health improvement efforts.

📢 #Refugees have a vital role to play in #SoilHealth and #FoodSystems This #WorldRefugeeDay we are celebrating the work of a #youth and refugee-led initiative in Nakivale Refugee Camp, #Uganda Some Key Messages: 1️⃣ Community-led initiatives are a collaborative effort to create a sustainable, inclusive space where residents can learn, grow, and connect with each other 2️⃣ Communities possess intimate knowledge of their own needs, resources, and challenges which allows initiatives to be tailored specifically to address these factors, making them more effective and sustainable 3️⃣ Empowering communities to take charge of their own development builds self-reliance and enables them to respond quickly to emerging needs or unexpected challenges Read the op-ed from MBILIZI KALOMBO 👇 https://lnkd.in/erADKEqq #RefugeeRights UNHCR Higher commissioner for refugees

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

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.

On World Refugee Day, a reminder that refugee women-led organisations are at the frontline of GBV prevention and response. RWLOs describe how they are often the first responders to humanitarian crises and displacement, providing lifesaving GBV services and support alongside other interventions that tackle the underlying drivers of inequality, often with limited or no funding. Read the brief by the VAWC Helpdesk run by Social Development Direct for WhatWorks2PreventVAWG https://lnkd.in/ethxvEcv

Excited to share insights from the Global Refugee Forum 2023! We witnessed a groundbreaking moment as over 328 forcibly displaced and stateless persons, representing 8% of attendees, joined the conversation. Their participation isn't just a number—it's a testament to the power of inclusive dialogue in shaping humanitarian responses. The formation of the Coalition on Meaningful Refugee Participation and efforts to integrate displaced voices in policy-making are paving the way for a future where solutions are not just about refugees but also by them. Yet, as we celebrate these achievements, we're also reminded of the hurdles—visa issues, language barriers, and more—that we must overcome together. Looking ahead to the High-Level Officials Meeting in 2025, let's use the momentum from the GRF 2023 as a catalyst for change. Here's to breaking barriers, embracing diverse voices, and building a more inclusive humanitarian community. Read the full report https://lnkd.in/gUqU8uyi #GRF2023 #RefugeeParticipation #HumanitarianInnovation #InclusiveDialogue

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

Internally displaced people and refugees face threats of rent hikes, evictions, and renewed displacement, compromising their safety and dignity. Access to land and housing is essential for survival and rebuilding lives. Housing, Land, and Property (HLP) rights are critical for humanitarian efforts, linking protection and recovery while addressing root causes. This brief highlights the importance of housing land and property rights in emergency and transitional contexts, with examples from Palestine-Gaza, Somalia, and Colombia, and underscores the need for consistent housing land and property rights protection throughout all displacement phases. It draws from a session by the Norwegian Refugee Council for the 2024 World Bank Land Conference. #displacement #IDP #humanitarian #humanitarianaid https://lnkd.in/dhUnGzJ2

On this #WorldRefugeeDay let us remember that people #forcedtoflee want and deserve a normal life just like you and me. In the absence of opportunities to return home in safety and dignity, this means their inclusion in society, public services, and access to decent work. #Refugees and internally displaced persons have a lot to contribute to hosting communities and countries. In low- and middle-income countries, development co-operation has an important role to play. See the OECD Development policy papers on the topic, in partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency: Refugees and internally displaced persons in development planning. No-one left behind?: https://lnkd.in/eRW2_-Mf The role of political will in enabling long-term development approaches to forced displacement: https://lnkd.in/ehBqjggu Development finance for refugee situations. 2020-21: https://lnkd.in/e-WmFg6Q Frederik Matthys; cyprien Fabre; Jason Gagnon; Sajjad Malik; Federico Bonaglia; Emile Rolland; Harsh R. Desai; Sarah Spencer Bernard; Yasmine Rockenfeller; Agnès Hurwitz DPhil; Hervé de Villeroché; Yonatan Araya; Betsy Lippman; Mamadou Dian Balde; Annalaura Maria Sacco

Today is #WorldRefugeeDay. We face a forced displacement crisis of historic proportions, creating challenges not only for the refugees but also for their host countries. By the end of 2023, 117.3 million people were displaced, with 75% hosted in low-and middle-income countries — @UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. As millions continue to grapple with conflict, poverty and the repercussions of climate change, it is imperative that we continue to advocate for their economic and social inclusion. Learn how the private sector can play a role in addressing the global refugee crisis: http://wrld.bg/Agob50RT8UF IFC UNHCR Joint Initiative #WithRefugees #globalrefugeecrisis #forceddisplacement #migrant #refugee #financialinclusion