In addition to the spotlight sessions, plenary discussions and general debates, the High-Level Officials Meeting featured a number of side events on 13 December 2021. These events took a deeper look at the progress made by stakeholder groups and key Global Compact on Refugees initiatives. Recordings of these sessions can be found below.
View the side events programme here.

Switzerland. UNHCR 2021 Youth With Refugees Art Contest

Advancing Refugee Self-reliance through Sport
10:00 - 11:15 CET

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Jordan. Refugee pharmacist provides vital COVID-19 support to her community

Inclusion, Impact, Innovation: How investing in refugees yields growth and opportunity
11:45 - 13:00 CET

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

Meaningful refugee participation
13:30 - 14:45 CET

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List of speakers incl. short bio
• Briefing note: Engagement and partnership with persons of concern-led organizations

Jordan. Syrian refugee finds business partner and tech success in Amman

Translating principles to practical action: Academic solidarity #WithRefugees
15:15 - 16:30 CET

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