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See - Sada Elbalad
14-05-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
LAS Holds Arab Regional Consultation Process on Migration, Asylum session
Mohamed Mandour The General Secretariat of the League of Arab States (Social Affairs Sector – Department of Refugees, Expatriates, and Migration Affairs) is chairing the 11th session of the Arab Regional Consultation Process on Migration and Asylum at its headquarters in Cairo on 14–15 May. The meeting will bring together focal points from Arab Member States responsible for migration and asylum affairs, alongside representatives from relevant international organisations and United Nations agencies. The opening session will be presided over by Minister Plenipotentiary Inas El-Farjani, Director of the Department of Refugees, Expatriates, and Migration Affairs at the General Secretariat. The session will centre on recent developments in the follow-up and review mechanisms of the Global Compact on Refugees. Dr. Hanan Hamdan, Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to the Arab Republic of Egypt and to the League of Arab States, will deliver an address during the opening session. UNHCR will also present a detailed overview of the topic in a dedicated session. A specific segment of the first day's agenda is allocated for Member States to present their efforts in implementing and monitoring the Global Compact on Refugees and to share updates on the pledges made since the inaugural Global Refugee Forum in 2019. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) will also participate in the proceedings. Sahar Al-Jubouri, head of the UNRWA Representative Office in Cairo, will deliver remarks during the opening session, in alignment with the Agency's steadfast support for Palestinian refugees. This participation comes amid continued deterioration in conditions across the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, and other UNRWA operational areas, exacerbated by a significant decline in international funding. The meeting is expected to deliberate on and adopt the official statement of the Arab Regional Consultation Process, which will be submitted to the High-Level Officials' Meeting scheduled to be held in Geneva in December 2025. Additionally, the issuance of the consultation process statement in observance of World Refugee Day on 20 June remains a standing item on the agenda of these meetings. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War
Zawya
29-03-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees' (UNHCR) Grandi hails launch of Kenya's landmark refugee inclusion plan
The Government of Kenya launched a groundbreaking initiative on Friday to improve the lives of more than 830,000 refugees and asylum-seekers and their generous hosts, by transitioning the country's refugee camps into integrated settlements where refugees and local communities enjoy greater economic opportunities and access to improved health, education and other services together. The Shirika Plan – which translates to 'cooperation' in Swahili – is the culmination of years of work towards greater refugee inclusion, led by the Government of Kenya together with local authorities, with strong support from UNHCR and other UN agencies, donors, humanitarian and development partners and the private sector. The initiative marks a significant development in the country's move toward implementing policies to improve the lives of refugees and their long-time hosts. For more than three decades, Kenya has generously hosted refugees and asylum-seekers, primarily from Somalia, South Sudan, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country is home to two of the world's largest refugee camps – Dadaab in Garissa County, which hosts over 420,000 people, and Kakuma in Turkana County, home to more than 300,000. Under the Shirika Plan, these refugee-hosting areas will be developed into municipalities to increase economic opportunities, education, health, and essential services for both refugees and local communities. This initiative aligns with Kenya's commitment to the Global Compact on Refugees and builds upon legislative milestones such as the Refugees Act of 2021. UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, congratulated the Government of Kenya on the plan at a launch event in Nairobi. 'Kenya is showing the world that a story of cooperation, inclusion and hope is not only possible, but also necessary and of advantage to all,' Grandi said. 'Shirika recognizes that solutions, which shift away from refugee dependency on humanitarian aid towards greater self-reliance, are possible. UNHCR is committed to supporting the government of Kenya to now turn this innovative plan, into a reality.' In his keynote address at the plan's launch in Nairobi, Kenya's President, H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, reaffirmed the country's pledge to work towards long-term solutions for the hundreds of thousands displaced people living in Kenya, often for decades. 'The Shirika Plan now gives us a framework to collaborate more ambitiously and pursue historic achievements that will guarantee hope and dignity for refugees, and give host communities due recognition,' said President Ruto, calling the plan 'our bold, homegrown solution, which amplifies the African Union's call for African solutions to not only Africa's problems but also global challenges as well.' UNHCR joins the Government of Kenya to appeal to all States, financial institutions and private organizations and development partners to continue to provide support and financing to this important to ensure the full realization of the Shirika Plan and improve the lives of refugees and their Kenyan hosts. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Zawya
26-03-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) applauds Cameroon's inclusive approach to displacement and calls for increased global support
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, commends the Government of Cameroon for introducing a national framework to issue identity documents, including biometric identity cards to refugees. Cameroon is home to more than 1.4 million forcibly displaced people, including nearly 1 million internally displaced persons and 430,000 refugees. In addition to serving as proof of identity, identity documents give displaced people access to essential services such as healthcare, education and employment, facilitating their integration and stability. Through these efforts, the country is making significant strides to address forced displacement by advancing inclusion efforts that pave the way for lasting solutions. In February 2025, Cameroon introduced a national framework to issue identification documents, including residence permits and national disability cards. In collaboration with UNHCR, the Government is working to expand these efforts to guarantee that all refugees are recognized and included in society. "We are proud of the results of our collaboration with the Government of Cameroon," said Yvette Muhimpundu, UNHCR Representative in Cameroon. "This decree is a testament to Cameroon's dedication to upholding the principles of the Global Compact on Refugees and ensuring that refugees have access to essential identification documents. The identity card is a lifesaving tool that enables forcibly displaced people to be acknowledged by the hosting authorities and access basic services such as education, health, finance, and banking to ensure their self-reliance." Throughout the years, the government has introduced a number of initiatives to enhance refugee inclusion, including a biometric identification program that has already provided 25,000 refugees with legal identification. This will improve access to essential services and economic opportunities, offering a pathway to stability and self-reliance for forcibly displaced people. For refugees like, 36-year-old Shelley Teckombi, who spent seven years in Cameroon without official documentation, the biometric ID card represents a lifeline to stability and opportunity. With this, Shelley who fled violence in the Central African Republic and has built a life in the Eastern community of Mandjou is now able to access education, jobs, healthcare, and travel around the region and country without fear of arrest. Cameroon has made notable progress in improving the inclusion of forcibly displaced populations. However, the success of refugee inclusion is at risk without sustained international support. Continued funding is essential to bridge the financial gap and ensuring the long-term success of these initiatives. Without sufficient resources, refugees and IDPs will be deprived of the critical services needed for integration and self-reliance. With global displacement at record levels, a coordinated response is essential. UNHCR's efforts to achieve lasting solutions to forcibly displaced persons require host governments' commitment and increased international support to assist those most affected. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
