Introductory remarks by the refugee advisory group

During the 2023 Global Refugee Forum, High Commissioner Filippo Grandi celebrated the presence of over 300 refugees and, importantly, recognized our core role in advancing a solutions-first multilateralism. He stressed that harnessing the leadership and technical skills of refugees transcends good policymaking; it represents an underutilized mechanism for catalysing improvements throughout the humanitarian protection ecosystem, especially within the scope of resettlement operations. Critically, his remarks also underscore a profound shift towards recognizing refugees not just as beneficiaries, but also as active agents of innovation in addressing global displacement challenges.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Reduced Inequalities