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https://lnkd.in/e23_wFPi Our response to the current hostile environment and the challenges that our clients are facing was to give them an opportunity to have their voice heard. In the making of this video, we have invited our clients to speak about their experience coming to the UK and reflect on how Refugee Resource helped them adjust and integrate. In this video, We see evidence of how resilient our clients are and how keen they are to play an important role in their new communities and to give back. We hear our clients acknowledge the challenges that they faced and reclaim their own refugee experience and their resilience. It is our duty not only to support the mental health of our clients but advocate for their human rights and give them a platform, whenever possible, to have their voices heard. Your support for refugees' and asylum seekers' rights is needed more than any time before. Time to take action! #RefugeesWelcome #refugees #refugeesmentalhealth #refugeestories #refugeerights #refugeeempowerment #menstrualhealth #humanrights #resilience

"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"

Summary Report: Regional Strategic Dialogue on Refugee and Stateless Children Education Read the Report: https://lnkd.in/gw-xy7Je In November 2023, the Asia Displacement Solutions Platform (ADSP) and the Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network (APRRN), with financial assistance from EU Humanitarian Aid (ECHO), co-hosted an online dialogue session on refugee and stateless children education. The session's primary aim was to underline the long-term benefits of inclusive education policies for these vulnerable groups, enabling them to be in a position to actively contribute to and engage with society. Moreover, the aim was also to foster a collaborative spirit among regional stakeholders, emphasising the importance of unified efforts to effectively address the educational challenges faced by refugee and stateless children. #Refugees #RefugeeChildren #StatelessChildren #Advocacy #APRRN #Report #Dialogue

On World Refugee Day, we reflect on the plight of those who have been forcibly displaced from their homes. This is a solemn reminder of the ongoing global refugee crisis and the urgent need for compassion and action. This edition reminds us, we have a responsibility to amplify the voices of refugees and advocate for their rights. It is our duty to foster a culture of solidarity, empathy, and inclusion - one that recognizes the inherent dignity and resilience of every human being, regardless of their circumstances. supporting refugee communities, ensure their access to essential services, and create pathways for their meaningful integration. Through our collective efforts, we can build a world where no one is left behind. On this World Refugee Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to standing with the displaced and creating a more just, equitable, and welcoming global society. #WorldRefugeeDay #Solidarity #RefugeeSupport

ELIL is excited to share that we have joined the multi-stakeholder #GRFLegalCommunityPledge 2023 of PILnet. Together, pledge signatories aim to advance access to rights, justice and lasting solutions for displaced people globally. https://lnkd.in/d47DdBjh With more people displaced from their homes than ever before due to persecution, conflict and environmental changes, there has never been a more critical moment for the legal community to join forces and work with refugees and other displaced people. The Global Refugee Forum Legal Community Pledge seeks to harness the expertise, passion, and influence of legal professionals worldwide to drive meaningful change for displaced people globally and to ensure that refugee rights are upheld and strengthened. You can learn more about the pledging initiative and how you can join ELIL and a growing movement of lawyers and allies working with and for forcibly displaced people: https://lnkd.in/d47DdBjh #GRFLegalCommunityPledge #RefugeeForum #A2J4Refugees #RefugeeJustice 

On Racial Justice and Refugee Rights...

The Global Refugee Forum 2023 is fast approaching and is a crucial opportunity for governments and other stakeholders to pledge to protect, include and empower refugee children.   🚸 Children represent 4️⃣ 0️⃣ % of the world’s forcibly displaced population. Yet children were largely invisible at the previous Global Refugee Forum.    ↩ It’s time to turn that around and ensure that children are visible and at the heart of new commitments on refugee inclusion.   Find out more about the Global Refugee Forum Child Rights Multi-stakeholder Pledge: https://lnkd.in/eJcD5MbN #GlobalRefugeeForum #ChildRights #Refugees

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

Help protect the right to seek safety ✍ Sign by 13th December the UNHCR’s Hope Away from Home Campaign to be presented at the Global Refugee Forum! It calls on leaders to prioritize: - Access to #safeterritory and preventing people from facing violence or dying along the routes. - Adequate conditions and treatment for refugees in line with #humanrights, #dignity and #inclusion. - Accession to the #RefugeeConvention, lifting reservations and establishing efficient asylum procedures. - Increased access to #durablesolutions, including resettlement. - Solidarity and #support to countries and communities hosting large refugee populations. 🔎 Here the link to sign: https://lnkd.in/dfNuy77F

Stand in solidarity with refugees (Kindness and empathy are key) ➞ Refugees are humans seeking safety. ➞ They deserve dignity and respect.  ➞ Our support can make a difference. Let's offer a helping hand: ➞ Donate to organizations aiding refugees. ➞ Advocate for refugee rights. ➞ Educate yourself and others. Together, we can create a world of compassion and understanding. Our actions define us. P.S. How will you show support to refugees today? #RefugeeSolidarity #CompassionforRefugees #StandwithRefugees