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As a coalition of refugee-led organizations, we are committed to dismantling systemic refugee exclusion within refugee response. We believe in the meaningful inclusion of #Refugees and giving every person who has experienced forced displacement a voice in decisions that shape their life. Learn more about our work: 🔗https://ow.ly/bTJP50SHfKI #RefugeesLead

Empowering Voices of Refugee Youth In today's video on our Youtube channel, check out this powerful snippet from the Refugee Youth Summit, where our team lead, Simon Marot Touloung, passionately addresses the urgent need for refugee youth to share their own stories. “If there are people who are writing refugee stories, why do we have others coming from outside to tell our stories in the refugee settlements?” he challenges. Simon poses thought-provoking questions that resonate deeply with our mission: “Do we want to wait for tomorrow to see the change we need, or is tomorrow now?” “What kind of leadership do we envision for our communities, and what is the leadership we currently lack?” These words remind us that the power of storytelling and creative expression is essential for advocacy and change. It’s time for refugee youth to seize the narrative and lead the charge! Watch the full video to see how integrating arts and culture can empower youth to become advocates for their own futures: https://lnkd.in/dv3SJHiT Let’s spark a conversation! How can we support refugee youth in sharing their stories? Share your thoughts in the comments below and on YouTube! #RefugeeYouth #Storytelling #YouthLeadership #Advocacy #Empowerment #AfricanYouthActionNetwork #CommunityChange #ArtForChange

Safe Havens, New Beginnings 🕊️🏠 Explore the vital topic of refugee rights and the journey of resettlement in our latest video. Witness the resilience and hope in these powerful stories. #RefugeeRights #ResettlementJourney #HumanitarianAid

Empowering Refugee Advocates 🚀 In its report concerning refugees' participation in transformative leadership, the Global Refugee Led Network (GRLN) sheds light on how to support refugees’ preparedness for work and upward mobility. Institutions can enable meaningful refugee participation by providing funds and capacity-building opportunities. https://ow.ly/WZFP50QsUNZ #RefugeeEmpowerment #refugeework

Every day, families around the world navigate challenges and celebrate triumphs together. For refugee families, however, separation can overshadow these everyday moments. The importance of family unity transcends borders and circumstances. In my role with UNHCR, I've seen the resilience of families striving to reunite amidst complex and often lengthy bureaucratic processes. We must advocate for faster and simpler family reunification procedures to help refugee families find their #HopeAwayFromHome. Join me in supporting this vital cause. Let's ensure that the principle of family unity can become a reality for all who have been forcibly displaced. Together, we can make a difference. #FamilyReunification #UNHCR #HumanitarianAwareness #RefugeeSupport

"Empowering refugee children to dream big! Through the power of Ed-tech, we can bridge the gap between displacement and education, unlocking a brighter future for those who need it most. Let's join forces to make their dreams a reality - support our mission to provide access to quality education for refugee children! #EdtechForRefugees #EducationIsKey #MakeADifference"

My father was a refugee. He fled communist Poland in the '70s. I grew up listening to stories of resilience and determination, but I would not be here today if it weren't for the fact that my father was given asylum right away and welcomed into the US with open arms. Today is World Refugee Day, and the same cannot be said for the 114 million refugees that are present around the world today. Their stories often go unheard, overshadowed by statistics and stereotypes. This is one of the many reasons why I co-founded The Hybrid Tours. Together with Our World Too, we aim to amplify the voices of those who have experienced displacement firsthand and to rehumanize the refugee narrative. Here's the catch: this is done through travel. At The Hybrid Tours, we don't just visit. We are about connection, education, and impact. Our unique travel experiences allow participants to engage deeply with local communities, learning from those who have lived through displacement. Through our travels, we foster understanding and empathy, bridging the gap between cultures and creating lasting, positive change. And we, of course, have fun while doing so. That's why we're a hybrid - the best of both worlds. Trips like ours are usually only offered by research institutes and universities. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to participate in these transformative experiences. We aim to broaden the impact of our work, making it accessible to all who are willing to listen, learn, and advocate for a better world. On this day, let us honor the resilience of refugees and commit to changing the narrative. Join us in our journey to create a more inclusive and compassionate world through meaningful travel and storytelling. Travel is, after all, one of the keys to making the world a better place. #WorldRefugeeDay #TheHybridTours #OurWorldToo #RefugeeVoices #TravelWithPurpose #ChangeTheNarrative

I had an opportunity last week for World Refugee Day to interview with BBC News around family Reunification. As someone who has experienced family separation, I know all too well what that is like. How many more years will refugee families have to wait to be together again? Some may never see their loved ones again. We need the Administration to: -Alleviate the existing backlogs of individual cases, so families can quickly be reunited. -Expand the Parole Porgram to be global. -Scale up and invest in community sponsorship. -And reverse course on the recent Exective Order (212F) on people seeking asylum - as it is creating more family separation. It is a valid and legal pathway for people to seek asylum. Resettlement and Asylum save lives & we need to continue to expand it.

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"Today, on World Refugee Day, we honor the resilience and courage of refugees around the world who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, and violence. Let us stand in solidarity with them and recognize their struggles, their stories, and their hopes for a better future. We must work together to create a more inclusive and compassionate world, where everyone has a safe place to call home. Let us amplify the voices of refugees, advocate for their rights, and support their journey towards healing, recovery, and integration. #WorldRefugeeDay #RefugeesWelcome #StandWithRefugees #RefugeeSupport #HumanRights #CompassionInAction #InclusionMatters"