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.
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.
The first Global Refugee Forum (GRF) was held in 2019 where stakeholders announced pledges toward the Global Compact on Refugees.
With a goal of generating “concrete pledges and contributions towards the objectives of the global compact,” the first-ever Global Refugee…
Three years on from the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the humanitarian situation has deteriorated significantly, leaving over 23 million people in need of shelter, healthcare, education, and livelihoods. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) continue to provide lifesaving support to Afghans across the country despite an increasingly challenging operational environment and decreased funding from donors.
InterAction and its Member organizations are launching a comprehensive blog series to shed light on the critical issues facing Sudan and provide targeted recommendations for policymakers.
