Did you know that peace efforts that actively involve women are more likely to succeed compared to those led by boy clubs? For many years, refugees at Investi refugee settlement in Uganda and host communities have had strained relations. The refugees had had a hard time getting essential resources, which were mostly located within the host communities who didn't take kindly to the refugees taking what they believed was theirs. Women suffered the most from this conflict. They were the ones that mostly ventured out of the settlement to fetch water, firewood and thatching grass, a dangerous trip exposing them to violence and sexual abuse. Despite this, when the time came to broker peace, they were pushed to the fringes, their voices and stories unheard. So this tug of war played by men continued with no end insight until one day. Community leaders decided to change the rule allowing women to be part of the conversation. Slowly, groups of women and men were formed among refugees and host communities to bring about change. It wasn't easy. Men from both communities weren't accepting of women being in leadership. But then, finally, they found a consensus. If peace was to be achieved, everyone had to make a compromise. And be more accepting of everyone. They even created women LED groups to train and convince more women to participate in the peace building efforts. These women groups, consisting of 70% of the members from the refugee settlements and 30% of the members from the host community, worked closely with male champions to popularize peace inspiring practices. They even organized football tournaments together to dissolve. Attention and it worked. Both communities realize that this is a shared land, and only by living in peace will they be able to build it. Today, 35% of the candidates who ran for the concluded Refugee Welfare Council elections at Investi refugee Settlement are women, up from just 15%. As they continue to inspire peace, one can bet that the envelope community wants to see even more women take part.
At the end of 2023, approximately 117.3 million people were displaced globally because of persecution, conflict, violence and human rights violations.
These individuals face immense challenges, including dangerous journeys, finding shelter, access to healthcare, and much more. World Refugee Day was established to honour refugees and raise awareness about their struggles. This year’s theme, “Solidarity with Refugees” underscores the importance of inclusion and support for refugees.
As the world commemorates World Refugee Day, we at LexisNexis South Africa believe that advancing the rule of law is essential to protecting the rights and dignity of refugees. Through our legal resources, we can empower legal professionals to advocate for and uphold these rights.
#LexisNexisZA#AdvancingAfricasRuleofLaw#WorldRefugeeDay
An estimated 7.2 million school-age refugee children are missing out on education.
Education is a right for all—refugees cannot be left behind.
Read this year's UNHCR Education Report to learn more: https://bit.ly/3B58h0G#RefugeeEducation
📽 More than 100 million people are forcibly displaced worldwide. And most will not be able to go back home any time soon. They face the challenge of having to rebuild their lives elsewhere.
To help displaced people become more self-reliant as they do so, different actors – including humanitarian and development organizations – have been increasingly working together to foster refugees’ economic and social inclusion.
To gauge how effective this approach has been so far, we partnered up with ISDC - International Security and Development Center to look at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency’s work in Colombia, Jordan & Kenya. Our research confirmed that efforts to include refugees in local development programs are yielding tangible benefits – for both refugees and the communities that host them.
Check out our main findings and recommendations to governments, humanitarians & development actors: https://lnkd.in/dKed6d_u.
And learn more about the #NexusAgenda and our related evaluation project here: https://lnkd.in/esKSh64f.
120 million.
1 in every 69 people.
1.5% of the entire world's population.
That's how many people have been forced to flee due to conflict, violence, human rights violations, and persecution.
The latest report on the state of forced displacement by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency reveals a human tragedy.
But who is behind these staggering numbers?
Swipe to the right below, or learn more from the 2024 Global Trends Report here → unhcr.org/global-trends#WorldRefugeeDay#GlobalTrends#WithRefugees
This report depicts the reality on the ground.
There are two major factors contributing to the low number of young refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) accessing education at both the secondary and higher education levels:
1. The limited number of schools and learning materials in the areas where refugees are settled.
2. The unaffordable cost of higher education.
These situations contributes to a high dropout rate, as many refugee learners struggle with distress while navigating life.
An estimated 7.2 million school-age refugee children are missing out on education.
Education is a right for all—refugees cannot be left behind.
Read this year's UNHCR Education Report to learn more: https://bit.ly/3B58h0G#RefugeeEducation
#Collaboration
▶ It's so good to exchange ideas with partners who have the same goal.
▶ We want a world in which people are not forced to leave their homes because war, violence and lack of protection force them to do so.
▶ Nobody is a refugee by choice!
▶ UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency's National Partners in Europe met in Stockholm to exchange ideas and talk with #UNHCR colleagues about how to mobilize even more direct support from civil societies for UNHCR.
▶ Together we stand #withrefugees
MIGRATION AS THE INTENTION OF THE COLLECTIVE SOUL OF HUMANITY TO MAKE PEOPLE AWARE THAT THEY ARE ONE: On the physical level created and managed by the COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUS MIND OR EGO OF HUMANITY, MIGRATIONS are one of the TOP TOPICS.
It seems, by all accounts, that this will be the case until humanity's PERCEPTION OF REALITY is transformed.
This transformation implies a TRANSITION FROM DUALITY TO UNITY, which, by its very nature, is the HOMECOMING of the COLLECTIVE SOUL OF HUMANITY.
THE HOMECOMING OF THE COLLECTIVE SOUL is an expression that symbolizes UNITY, PEACE AND COOPERATION as a natural state of the soul.
The collective soul created the collective ego in order to experience itself in the conditions of LIMITATION OF ITS ORIGINAL NATURE.
This means that the collective ego, by its very nature, is a LIMITED ORIGINAL COLLECTIVE SOUL.
This limitation was created by the collective soul by creating BELIEFS ABOUT SPACE AND TIME that limit its natural perception of eternity and limitlessness.
This further means that the collective ego is the original collective soul that PERCEIVES ITSELF THROUGH THE FILTER of the limiting beliefs it has created.
With the creation of the collective ego, the collective soul DID NOT CEASE TO EXIST at its original level.
IT JUST CREATED A FORGIVING AT THE LEVEL OF COLLECTIVE EGO TO WAKE UP FROM.
This means that the original collective soul and the collective ego are TWO SUB-LEVELS THAT HAVE THE SAME SOURCE AND WHICH SIMULTANEOUSLY EXIST.
When it comes to MIGRATION, it implies that humanity perceives itself through the FILTER OF BELIEFS ABOUT SPACE-TIME DIFFERENCE.
Since the BASIC PATTERN of the collective ego, which contains these beliefs, is CONFLICT AND STRUGGLE, people create conflicts and fight, all because of the PERCEPTION THAT TIME AND SPACE ARE WHAT DIFFERENTIATE THEM.
This perception of differentiating people through TIME-SPACE limiting beliefs implies that a PERSON OR GROUP OF PEOPLE can live FOR A SPECIFIC TIME IN A SPECIFIC PLACE.
I wrote about this in my book VIBRATIONAL ART - A TOOL FOR CREATING YOUR REALITY - https://lnkd.in/dM5YgsE, in the chapter on FREQUENCY OF PLACE AND TIME OF DWELLING.
#migrations#ego#soul#equilibrium#jasnicaklaramatic
#WorldRefugeeDay, we must turn our attention to a deeply entrenched and often overlooked issue: the plight of Palestinian refugees. This is not just a historical issue but a present-day crisis that affects millions, including the children who inherit a legacy of displacement and statelessness.
Palestinians represent the largest stateless demographic and have faced the longest-standing situation of forced displacement globally. This unique status under international law, different from other refugee groups, complicates their path to a durable solution. Palestinian refugees, unlike others, can pass their status to descendants, perpetuating the cycle of displacement and statelessness.
Approximately 6 million Palestinian refugees reside in the Middle East, with Lebanon hosting a significant number. Palestinian children and youth face severe restrictions on their rights and opportunities. Denied citizenship, they cannot own property or pursue many professions, leading to poverty and a reliance on the UNRWA for essential services. Educational resources are strained, and refugee camps are overcrowded and underfunded, exacerbating the challenges these children face daily.
In #Gaza, the situation is particularly dire. Recent conflicts have heightened the already severe humanitarian crisis, with many children experiencing multiple displacements, severe injuries, and loss of family members. The blockade has restricted access to essential supplies, leading to malnutrition and the spread of infectious diseases. The trauma inflicted on these young lives is profound, with many suffering from chronic traumatic stress disorder.
My experience in #youthempowerment and #advocacy has shown me the power of inclusive policy design and participatory action.
1. Advocate for the Right of Return and Compensation by enforcement of Resolution 194.
2. Strengthen Support for UNRWA.
3. Promote Inclusive Policies in Host Countries: In Lebanon and other host countries, we must push for policies granting This includes access to education, healthcare, and employment without discrimination. By empowering refugees, we can foster social stability and economic growth.
4. Empower Palestinian Youth: We must invest in educational and vocational training programs for Palestinian youth, enabling them to build better futures for themselves and their communities.
On this World Refugee Day, let us remember the Palestinian children and families who continue to live in limbo, their lives marked by displacement and uncertainty. We must advocate for their rights and work towards a future where they can live with dignity and security. By harnessing the power of community development, inclusive policy design, and international advocacy, we can make meaningful strides towards justice and peace for Palestinian refugees.
A comprehensive analysis of the humanitarian aid in Iraq in light of camp closure decison for all the IDPs by end of July 2024 and the transition to development phase.
How has the UN transition from 'emergency assistance' to 'development funding' in #Iraq impacted the country's displaced and refugee populations? Alannah Travers' new PeaceRep paper assesses the challenges and opportunities facing these communities today > https://lnkd.in/ep_tvYhX
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
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