Key takeaways from the Global Refugee Forum
A month after the historic meeting wrapped up, these are the pledges and commitments that will boost opportunities for refugees and their hosts. By UNHCR Staff The first-ever Global Refugee Forum drew 3,000 participants from across the world to Geneva from 16-18...
Historic forum yields pledges of jobs, education for refugees
First-ever Global Refugee Forum wraps up with over 770 pledges to boost opportunities for refugees and their hosts. By Tim Gaynor and Matthew Mpoke Bigg in Geneva A historic meeting in Geneva wrapped up today with wide-ranging and substantial commitments to help...
International community must do ‘far more to shoulder responsibility’ for refugees, says UN chief
‘Bold and concrete pledges needed’ to ensure more equitable support for refugees, UN Secretary-General tells first-ever Global Refugee Forum. By Tim Gaynor and Matthew Mpoke Bigg in Geneva | 17 December 2019 The international community must do far more to share...