Global Refugee Forum: Recommendations from InterAction’s Refugee Policy Working Group

InterAction Joins Multi-Stakeholder Pledge on Climate Action at Global Refugee Forum

InterAction, the largest U.S.-based alliance of international NGOs and partners, is pleased to announce that it will submit a pledge…

InterAction Members Highlight Rohingya Pledge at Global Refugee Forum

The first Global Refugee Forum (GRF) was held in 2019 where stakeholders announced pledges toward the Global Compact on Refugees.

Introducing the Global Refugee Forum Blog Series

As we mark six months since the second Global Refugee Forum (GRF), held in December 2023, InterAction and International Council for Voluntary Agencies (ICVA) members are collaborating on a blog series to reflect on the GRF, focus attention on commitments, and strengthen transparency on progress since the first GRF in 2019.

Meaningful Refugee Participation at the Global Refugee Forum

The United Nations' policy and decision-making processes are predominantly confined to exclusive spaces, with much of the work concentrated at its offices in Geneva and New York. These elite forums are removed from realities on the ground and often exclude those with lived experience.

Reflections on the First-Ever Global Refugee Forum

With a goal of generating “concrete pledges and contributions towards the objectives of the global compact,” the first-ever Global Refugee…

Three Takeaways from InterAction’s Analysis on GRF Pledges

In an era of rising populism and rejection of multilateralism across the globe, the adoption of the Global Compact…

The Statelessness Challenge

In a world where borders define identities and citizenship is a cornerstone to belonging, the plight of stateless persons presents…

Addressing Growing Protection Needs of Children on the Move

There are more children on the move today than ever before. Of the 110 million people currently…

An Intersectoral Approach to Mental Health and Psychosocial Support

Conflict and violence around the globe have left about 47.2 million children displaced, 15 million of which are refugees. Of those 15 million children, 40% are out of school. The effects of displacement can be severe and far-reaching, impacting children’s mental and physical health as well as cognitive development, with significant follow-on effects on learning outcomes.