Thematic discussions for the global compact on refugees
Integral to the development of the global compact on refugees will be a series of thematic discussions that will be used to ensure that its programme of action includes the perspectives of United Nations Member States and other stakeholders. These discussions will take place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, over five days in the second half of 2017, as detailed below.
UNHCR will also seek to use existing meetings, processes and conferences to identify measures that could be included in the programme of action.
For a current list of events relevant to the development of the global compact on refugees, please see “The global compact on refugees: Extended calendar of relevant events”.
14-15 November 2017 – Thematic Discussions Four and Five
Measures to be taken in the pursuit of solutions,
in accordance with the final section of the CRRF; and
Issues that cut across all four substantive sections of the comprehensive refugee response, and overarching issues
To view video recordings of thematic discussions four and five, please click on the links below:
- Thematic discussion four (Opening plenary; panel one; panel two; panel three; panel four; closing plenary)
- Thematic discussion five (Side event; opening plenary; panel one; panel two; panel three; closing plenary)
Key documents
Summaries
- Summary conclusions for thematic discussions four and five
- Thematic discussion four – panel one
- Thematic discussion four – panel two
- Thematic discussion four – panel three
- Thematic discussion four – panel four
- Thematic discussion five – panel one
- Thematic discussion five – panel two
- Thematic discussion five – panel three
Side events
Statelessness and Forced Displacement: Interlinkages & the Importance of Prevention and Solutions
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17-18 October 2017 – Thematic Discussions Two and Three
Measures to be taken at the onset of a large movement of refugees,
including the elements set out in the "Reception and admission" section of the comprehensive refugee response framework (CRRF).
Meeting needs and supporting communities,
including the "Support for immediate and ongoing needs" and "Support for host countries and communities" sections of the CRRF.
To view video recordings of thematic discussions two and three, please click on the links below:
- Thematic discussion two (Opening plenary; Panel One: How can we better prepare; Side event: Protection at sea; Panel Three: How can we support States; Closing plenary)
- Thematic discussion three (Opening plenary; Panel One: How we mobilize more resources; Side event: Refugee voices; Panel three: Economic inclusion; Closing plenary)
Key documents
Summaries
- Summary conclusions for thematic discussions two and three
- Thematic discussions two – panel one
- Thematic discussion two – panel two
- Thematic discussion two – panel three
- Thematic discussion two – panel four
- Thematic discussion three – panel one
- Thematic discussion three – panel two
- Thematic discussion three – panel three
- Thematic discussion three – panel four
Contributions
- Written contributions from States and other stakeholders (including information on how to submit your contribution)
Side events
- Protection at sea
- Gender equality and women’s empowerment in the global compact on refugees
- Education for refugees – inclusion in national systems
- Refugee voices: Closing the refugee representation gap
- The comprehensive refugee response framework in practice
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10 July 2017 – Thematic Discussion One
Past and current burden- and responsibility-sharing arrangements
To view video recordings of the first thematic discussion, please click on the links below:
- Main panel on current arrangements (Panel One; Panel Two; Summary panel and conclusions)
- Side event on past arrangements
Key documents
Contributions
- Written contributions from States and other stakeholders (including information on how to submit your contribution)
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