Refugees’ right to work has been repeatedly affirmed in international law, yet in practice the majority of the world’s refugees live in countries that substantially restrict those rights, according to a new study released today by the Center for Global Development, Refugees International, and Asylum Access.
Una oportunidad para el cambio: argumentos a favor de la inclusión económica de los venezolanos en Riohacha
El caso de Riohacha, donde se enfrentan una amplia gama de desafíos de desarrollo, seguridad y humanitarios, muestra la necesidad de mayores soluciones para acoger e integrar a los venezolanos desplazados en las diferentes regiones de Colombia que viven circunstancias similares.
An Opportunity for Change: The Case for Economic Inclusion of Venezuelans in Riohacha
The case of Riohacha, where a wide range of development, security, and humanitarian challenges collide, showcases the need for greater solutions to host and integrate forcibly displaced Venezuelans throughout Colombia.
What Does Kenya’s New Refugee Act Mean for Economic Inclusion?
Izza Leghtas and David Kitenge spoke with Allan Mukuki, an advocate at the High Court of Kenya and legal expert, about what can be expected from Kenya’s new Refugee Act.
African Business Leaders Commit to Support Economic Inclusion of Refugees
The Amahoro Coalition, an African-led initiative that drives private sector leadership to advance economic inclusion for displaced populations, convened a first-of-its-kind conference in Kigali.
If Given the Chance, Refugees Can Help Kenya’s Economic Growth and Recovery
The question is not “How can Kenya afford to include refugees in its labor market and economy?” but “How can it afford not to?”
From Displacement to Development: How Kenya Can Create Shared Growth by Facilitating Economic Inclusion for Refugees
Preface In most low- and middle-income countries, refugees and forced migrants face a range of legal, administrative, and practical barriers that prevent their economic inclusion. Removing those barriers would enable displaced people to become more self-reliant and more fully contribute to their host communities. Such efforts are even more important as the world looks to…
New Research Suggests Kenyan Government Isn’t Doing Enough to Support Economic Inclusion of Refugees
Researchers at Refugees International and the Center for Global Development find that Kenyan policies limiting refugees’ right to work, freedom of movement, and access to financial services in turn increase vulnerability and poverty among refugees.
Refugees International Welcomes Kenya’s Refugees Bill
Refugees International welcomes Kenya’s new Refugees Bill, which was signed into law today.
420+ U.S. Businesses from All 50 States Sign ‘Businesses for Refugees Pledge’ Supporting Refugee Inclusion
420+ U.S. businesses of all sizes from all 50 states have signed onto the Businesses for Refugees pledge, a campaign effort to bring together businesses across the United States to unite and show support for refugees.