Tag: UNHCR

UNHCR and OECD launch action plan to boost refugee employment

Stuart Mitchell

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the OECD, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, is launching today an innovative action plan to expand employment opportunities for refugees. The document not only identifies the challenges, opportunities and best practices in the integration of refugees to the labour market, but also offers a list of concrete actions to support the successful employment of refugees. “This Action Plan shows the way forward to ensure that the economic potential of refugees is fully harnessed, contributing to their social integration and offering a win-win situation…

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FCB Spain Is Crazy About ACNUR In First Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

After a contest between agencies, last December, the Spanish Committee of UNHCR (the UN Agency for Refugees) assigned its new brand campaign to FCB Spain. The campaign revolves around the concept ‘I am crazy about UNHCR’ to come to praise the value of the contributions of partners and donors, that without them, it would not be possible to make a positive difference in the lives of millions of people. The idea seeks to thank the partners for their contribution and awaken pride in belonging to UNHCR. The advertiser’s team has…

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UNHCR launches #WithRefugees solidarity tour

Stuart Mitchell

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, kicked off its #WithRefugees World Tour on Friday, 6 April 2018 with a sports day at Jordan’s Za’atari refugee camp. The #WithRefugees World Tour, which runs through 1 October, is made up of dozens of public events to raise awareness and inspire more action for people who have been forced to flee conflict or persecution. The day-long event in Za’atari will include sports workshops featuring international athletes, including celebrated Egyptian Modern Pentathlete Aya Medani. Home to some 79,000 Syrian refugees, the event in the Jordanian…

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Gwendoline Christie and Laura Mvula to lead celebration of refugee and migrant women at Southbank Centre’s WOW – Women of the World festival

Stuart Mitchell

The 2018 Women on the Move Awards, presented by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and Migrants Organise, will on March 9 recognise exceptional refugees, migrants and those working on their behalf for their outstanding work in empowering women. Hosted by the BBC journalist Samira Ahmed, the awards will be presented by the actor Gwendoline Christine (Star Wars, Game of Thrones), and Southbank Centre Artistic Director and founder of WOW – Women of the World Jude Kelly CBE. Acclaimed British singer- songwriter Laura Mvula will perform at the ceremony as part…

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Patrick Stewart, Vivienne Westwood and Anish Kapoor urge MPs to vote to facilitate refugee family reunion

Stuart Mitchell

  Actors, musicians and artists including Peter Capaldi, Neil Gaiman, the Kaiser Chiefs, and Anita Rani have urged their MPs to vote on changes to restrictive UK laws On Friday 16 March, Angus MacNeil’s Private Member’s Bill on refugee family reunion will be debated in the House of Commons Actors, musicians and artists including Patrick Stewart and Peter Capaldi have called on their MPs to urge them to attend the Refugees Family Reunion Bill on Friday 16 March 2018. The second reading of Angus MacNeil MP’s Bill has the power…

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