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Young Togolese refugee youth leader advocates for quality education in Ghana
Louange Koffi achieved her childhood dream of becoming a nurse in Ghana. She now advocates for quality health and education for the displaced.
Global Refugee Forum delivers unity and action amid global crises
World’s largest gathering on refugee issues results in over 1,600 pledges of action and financial commitments worth an estimated $2.2 billion.
Live blog: Global Refugee Forum 2023 – Day 3
The Global Refugee Forum 2023 takes place from 13 to 15 December at the Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. Follow the live blog for up-to-date highlights from Day 3 of the Global Refugee Forum 2023.
Live blog: Global Refugee Forum 2023 – Day 2
The Global Refugee Forum 2023 takes place from 13 to 15 December at the Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. Follow the live blog for up-to-date highlights from Day 2 of the Global Refugee Forum 2023.
Live blog: Global Refugee Forum 2023 – Day 1
The Global Refugee Forum 2023 takes place from 13 to 15 December at the Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland.
2023 Nansen Award honours champion for refugee education
Abdullahi Mire was celebrated at a ceremony in Geneva on Wednesday for his dedication to creating opportunities for young refugees in Kenya through the power of education.
Win-win programme matches skilled refugees in Jordan with overseas companies
Talent Beyond Boundaries has matched 1,200 refugees to work opportunities overseas and plans to pair at least 15,000 more to jobs over the next five years.
Getting degrees recognized helps refugees follow their dreams in Brazil
A network of universities in Brazil is supporting the government’s welcoming approach to refugees by revalidating their qualifications, enabling refugees to rebuild their academic and professional lives.
Refugees and displaced people from climate frontlines call for greater inclusion at COP28
The climate crisis is taking a disproportionate toll on forcibly displaced people, but their experiences and solutions have rarely been given a platform at global climate discussions. Refugee activists at COP28 are trying to change that.
Hurricane-hit community in Honduras comes together to prepare for future climate disasters
Three years after experiencing huge losses and displacement from Hurricanes Eta and Iota, a community near San Pedro Sula is determined to be ready for the next disaster.
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