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A DISCUSSION OF CRITICAL TAKEAWAYS FROM THE GLOBAL REFUGEE FORUM (GRF) GENEVA, 2023
2023 December 21 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
A DISCUSSION OF CRITICAL TAKEAWAYS FROM THE GLOBAL REFUGEE FORUM (GRF) GENEVA, 2023
Date: 21 December 2023
Time: 11:30 am- 13:00 pm (UTC+07.00)
📢 Zoom ID: 827 094 8779
Password: 699507
Language: Lecture in English
Distinguished Discussants: Ms. Roula El-Rifai (Senior Program Specialist, IDRC, Canada), Dr. James Milner (Carleton University, Canada), Prof. Paula Banerjee (IDRC Research Chair, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand), Dr. Fuad M Mohammed, MD (IDRC Research Chair, American University in Beirut), Dr. Opportuna Kweka (IDRC Research Chair, University of Dar Es Salaam Tanzania), Dr. Nyi Nyi Kyaw (IDRC Research Chair, Chiang Mai University, Thailand), Dr. Heather Alexander (IDRC Research Chair, Network Coordinator, IDRC, Canada) and Dr. Luisa Feline Freier (IDRC Research Chair, Universidad del Pacifico, Peru)
Join us for an exciting discussion with IDRC Regional Research Chairs to critically reflect on the progress made towards the Global Compact on Refugees and IDRC Research Chairs’ Response to Global Refugee Forum 2023
Key Themes:
• Ease pressure on countries that host refugees
• Enhance opportunities for refugees to become self-reliance
• Expand refugees’ access to third-country solutions
• Support conditions in refugees’ countries of origin