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"Australia is undoubtedly facing a number of critical challenges including but not limited to housing, infrastructure congestion, cost of living, pressure on welfare and social services, cost and transition of energy. To lay blame at the feet of migrants and refugees is not only inaccurate and unjust, but could be harmful to our national interest in a global competition for skills and capital. The solution is not as simple as dramatically reducing our migrant and refugee intake, but rather the critical task of strategic policy reform that allows our economy and society to grow in a more sustainable way including more affordable housing and cleaner energy. " #refugeeweekAU

When we continue to encourage a mediocre #political class that, in order to divert citizens' eyes from the real problems that they have contributed to creating, prepares non-existent problems that they cannot solve: #UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has taken note of the speech delivered by the #UK Home Secretary in #Washington today, in which she raised a number of questions regarding the role of the Refugee Convention in the context of today’s global #displacement challenges. The #Refugee Convention is the cornerstone of the international refugee #protection regime and remains a life-saving instrument that ensures millions of #people fleeing conflict and #persecution each year can access #safety and #protection across borders. There are 35.3 million #refugees #worldwide, with 70 per cent remaining in countries neighbouring their own and 76 per cent hosted in low- and middle-income countries. https://lnkd.in/exezszXP

The @GlobalRefugeeForum2023 is scheduled to be held from 13th to 15th December in Geneva UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency The GlobalCompactOnRefugees is rooted in principles of humanity and international solidarity. It aims to put into action the principles of burden-and responsibility-sharing to enhance the protection and assistance provided to refugees, as well as to support host countries and communities. This compact aligns with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and is based on the fundamental principle of non-refoulement as outlined in the 1951 Convention and its 1967 Protocol. The global compact sets out four main objectives: to alleviate the burden on host countries, to promote self-reliance among refugees, to increase opportunities for settlement in third countries, and to support conditions in countries of origin for safe and dignified returns. #UNCharter #1951RefugeeConvention #1967Protocol #NonRefoulement #GlobalCompact #GlobalRefugeeForum #unhcrsouthernafrica

👀 Happening now at the ILO: the 1st quarterly informal briefing on the Global Compact on Refugees with the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency 🤝 With 1 in every 4 pledges made during the 2023 GRF focusing on #economicinclusion and #socialprotection, the ILO‘s mandate of promoting decent work for all remains critical. 🚧 Here are just 3 of several ILO interventions in forced displacement contexts: 1. ILO PROSPECTS - https://lnkd.in/euKGZJ6e 2. Refugee Response Programme in Türkiye - https://lnkd.in/gKV92RVA 3. Refugee & host community inclusion in the digital economy - https://lnkd.in/gHj2nhSV

Sir Richard Branson is one of a very few people of a select minority in powerful positions actively supporting everyday causes that effect the majority, and this article from Virgin's website briefly mentions how i always approach problems, and that is resolve the root cause of the problem and have changes ripple down stream. I do not know the answer, but addressing the root causes of the global refugee crisis, as mentioned in the article, is complex and often stem from internal civil conflicts. These problems require many Branson like individuals to collaborate their resources, power and voices. Powerful people and organisations can take several actions to help resolve these and possibly other problems. Firstly provide immediate relief and support to displaced families so they are not forced to flee their country. Work with local governments and advise changes to policies to promote stability, ultimately leading to something towards peace. Invest in countries to develop their economy.

Safeguarding the safeguards in the EU Return Directive: reinforcing monitoring mechanisms of forced return operations for clear and fair treatment of irregular migrants, while fully respecting human rights. See latest FRA's overview of how MSs implemented this safeguard.

PERPETUAL CONFLICT --> PERPETUAL SYMPATHY --> PERPETUAL AID + $$$$  --> PERPETUAL STOLEN AID BY HAMAS. --> PERPETUAL GROWING TERRORISM.  Stop the payoff. 

Great new report by IOM - UN Migration, UNICEF, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency on migrant children in Europe ⬇ Key findings include: 🚸 35,000+ children arrived irregularly in Greece, Italy, Bulgaria, Spain, Cyprus & Malta in 2022 👨👨👧2/3 of the children who arrived irregularly in Europe in 2022 were unaccompanied or separated. 🌍Most migrant children are registered in just 4 EU countries: Germany (35%) France (15%) Austria (10%) Spain (9%) Read the full report👉https://lnkd.in/ekS29Ury

#UNGA kicked off this week in NY. In the words of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency’s High Commissioner Filippo Grandi: “110 million refugees and displaced are damning proof that we’re off target in achieving the #2030Agenda. But realizing its goals would address many of the causes that force people to flee….Less catchy than “close the borders” but surely more effective.” We’re at the UN this week to deliver the message that refugees and displaced people everywhere need and deserve truly inclusive policies and sustained international support. But most importantly - refugees need peace. #withrefugees #globalgoals #unga78

Apajok Biar from the Australia Refugee Advisory Panel stresses the importance of empowering organizations to enhance their ability to provide culturally sensitive support to refugees and migrants. Apajok advocates for moving from discussion to action regarding refugee participation, actively enabling organizations to implement it. #WorldRefugeeDay #RefugeeRights #CallToAction