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Within hours of the new administration's return-to-office, disorder took over. A foreign aid freeze, a stop-work order, and the dismantling of key foreign aid institutions commenced almost immediately. Gayatri Patel, Senior Fellow with rePROs Fight Back, sits down to talk with us about glimmers of hope for protecting this foreign assistance funding and relevant agencies, as well as how we can prepare for the realistic, long-term impacts of these attacks.  The assault on foreign assistance funding by the new administration—which includes the blocking of U.S. foreign assistance funding, including for development programs, humanitarian programs, and multilateral assistance—has led to the loss of food services, antiviral medications, and vaccines, among other things. This has resulted in severe harm and death. In addition, the dismantling of institutions, including the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the loss of funding and support for multiple UN agencies, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), will result in continued, long-term impacts on both U.S. and international programming. You might be interested in the Public Health is Dead podcast: https://www.publichealthisdead.com/ 9o03Support the showFollow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Bluesky: @reprosfightback.bsky.social Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening & keep fighting back!

Learn more about a ground-breaking new global toolkit to guide legal practitioners and decision-makers faced with refugee claims involving the impacts of climate change and disasters. 'International Protection for People Displaced across Borders in the context of Climate Change and Disasters: A Practical Toolkit' is a clear, systematic guide to this issue (https://www.unsw.edu.au/content/dam/pdfs/law/kaldor/resource/2025-02-climate-protection-toolkit-full-eng.pdf). Listen to the speed briefing to quickly get an understanding of when, why and how existing refugee and human rights law can protect people forced to leave their homes in situations where climate change or disasters play a role. In this quick overview of the Practical Toolkit, hear from Professor Jane McAdam AO and Dr Tamara Wood, UNSW Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law (authors) and Dr Madeline Garlick, Chief of the Protection Policy and Legal Advice Section at UNHCR. This Practical Toolkit has been developed by the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law at UNSW Sydney; the Center for Gender & Refugee Studies, University of California College of the Law, San Francisco; and the School of Law and Human Rights Centre, University of Essex, in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and with support from Open Society Foundations.

Lost Kids of the Sudan: The War and Her Motivating Story of Escaping Trauma. Rebecca Deng’s journey from the war-torn villages of South Sudan to becoming a U.S. citizen and international advocate is nothing short of inspiring. As one of the 89 Lost Girls of Sudan, her story represents the resilience of those who have faced unimaginable horrors and still found a way to thrive. While much attention has been given to the Lost Boys of Sudan, Rebecca’s experience sheds light on the often-overlooked stories of the girls who survived similar atrocities. Follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Newsbreak, Medium and most all social media platforms. The interview with Rebecca Deng is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website and platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. The Outbreak of War and the "Lost Kids of Sudan" The Second Sudanese Civil War, one of the longest civil conflicts in history, began in 1983 when the Sudanese government imposed Sharia law and revoked the autonomy of the southern region. This decision reignited tensions that had been simmering since the First Sudanese Civil War (1955–1972). The effects were catastrophic: mass displacement, famine, atrocities committed by all sides, and an estimated two million deaths. The war ultimately led to the creation of the Republic of South Sudan in 2011. Children bore the brunt of this brutal conflict. Many were victims of violence, flogging, and even placed in leg-irons. Schools were destroyed, and thousands of young boys and girls were forced to flee their homes. While the "Lost Boys of Sudan" became widely known for their perilous journey to Ethiopia and later to Kenya, the "Lost Girls of Sudan," like Rebecca Deng, faced equally harrowing experiences, compounded by gender-based violence and exploitation. Lost Kids of the Sudan: The War and Her Motivating Story of Escaping Trauma. Read the supporting stories about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium, Newsbreak and Blogspot. Rebecca’s Early Life and Escape Rebecca Deng, a member of South Sudan’s Dinka tribe, was just four years old when her village was attacked. Forced to flee from gunfire, she embarked on a terrifying journey that would span years and continents. Alongside other children, she faced hunger, illness, and life-threatening predators, both human and animal. Their path to safety was fraught with dangers, from militia attacks to natural threats and disease. By the early 1990s, Rebecca and other survivors reached the Kakuma Refugee Camp in northern Kenya. Life in Kakuma was harsh; the camp was overcrowded, resources were scarce, and the trauma of war lingered. For the girls, the challenges were even greater. Many were fostered into families for protection, a practice rooted in South Sudanese culture. However, this often led to further exploitation, with some girls being sold into marriage at a young age to secure resources for their foster families. The interview is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and podcast website, also available on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most major podcast outlets. Life in the Kakuma Refugee Camp Rebecca spent eight years in Kakuma, where she began to rebuild her life despite the overwhelming odds. Education became a beacon of hope. Though resources were limited, she seized every opportunity to learn, determined to rise above her circumstances. Her resilience and dedication eventually led to her being among the 89 Lost Girls who were resettled in the United States in 2000. Lost Kids of the Sudan: The War and Her Motivating Story of Escaping Trauma. The resettlement process was not easy. Unlike the Lost Boys, who were recognized as unaccompanied minors and prioritized for resettlement, many Lost Girls were overlooked. Their integration into foster families made their journey to the U.S. even more remarkable. Follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Newsbreak, Medium and most all social media platforms. A New Beginning in the United States At the age of 15, Rebecca arrived in the United States, a land vastly different from the refugee camp she had known for most of her life. The transition was challenging, she had to learn English, adapt to a new culture, and navigate the complexities of American society. But Rebecca’s determination never wavered. She embraced every educational opportunity and worked tirelessly to build a new life. Rebecca became a U.S. citizen, marking a significant milestone in her journey. Her experiences fueled a passion for advocacy, particularly for women and children affected by war. She pursued higher education and eventually authored her memoir, "What They Meant for Evil: How a Lost Girl of Sudan Found Healing, Peace, and Purpose in the Midst of Suffering." Check out the show on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Newsbreak, Medium and most all social media platforms. Advocacy and Impact Today, Rebecca Deng is an international speaker and advocate, sharing her story to inspire and empower others. She has spoken at the United Nations and served as a Refugee Congress delegate at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Washington, D.C. Her work with the American Bible Society’s Mission Trauma Healing program, formerly known as "She’s My Sister," has helped countless individuals find solace and strength amidst their struggles. Lost Kids of the Sudan: The War and Her Motivating Story of Escaping Trauma. It is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. Balancing Personal Life and Advocacy Despite her busy schedule, Rebecca has built a fulfilling personal life. She is married and has three children, residing in Maryland. Balancing family life with her advocacy work is no small feat, but Rebecca approaches both with the same resilience and dedication that have defined her journey. Her story is a testament to the human spirit’s capacity to overcome even the most harrowing circumstances. The trauma of her early years remains a part of her, but it does not define her. Instead, it fuels her mission to support others who have faced similar adversities. The Ongoing Crisis in Sudan Rebecca’s story is not just a reflection of the past but a mirror to the present. The ongoing conflict in Sudan continues to displace millions and claim lives. According to the United Nations, over 6.6 million Sudanese have been internally displaced, with more than 2 million fleeing to neighboring countries like South Sudan, Chad, Kenya, Uganda, Egypt, and Ethiopia. The U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations estimates that casualties could be as high as 150,000. Rebecca’s advocacy highlights these ongoing issues, reminding the world that the plight of refugees is far from over. Lost Kids of the Sudan: The War and Her Motivating Story of Escaping Trauma. Social Media and Spreading the Message Rebecca’s story has reached a global audience through various platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and the interview with her on The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and podcast which is available for free on their website in addition to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. Her interview and public speaking engagements have been featured on Newsbreak and other major news outlets, amplifying her message of hope and resilience. One of the most compelling aspects of Rebecca’s narrative is her candid discussion of how trauma continues to impact her life. Yet, she emphasizes the importance of finding healing, peace, and purpose despite past suffering. Her journey is a powerful reminder that even in the face of unimaginable adversity, it is possible to build a successful and fulfilling life. Rebecca Deng’s story is more than a tale of survival; it is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. From the war-torn villages of South Sudan to the refugee camps of Kenya and a new life in the United States, her journey embodies resilience, hope, and the power of education and advocacy. Lost Kids of the Sudan: The War and Her Motivating Story of Escaping Trauma. As one of the 89 Lost Girls of Sudan, Rebecca’s experience sheds light on the often-overlooked stories of young girls who endured the horrors of war and displacement. Her work as an advocate and international speaker continues to inspire and motivate others, proving that even the darkest experiences can lead to a brighter future. Her journey is a powerful call to action, urging us all to support refugees and work towards a world where no child has to endure the trauma of war. Rebecca Deng’s life is a beacon of hope, a motivating story of escaping trauma and war, and a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit. You can help contribute money to make the Gunrunner Movie. The film that Hollywood won't touch. It is about a now Retired Police Officer that was shot 6 times while investigating Gunrunning. He died 3 times during Medical treatment and was resuscitated. You can join the fight by giving a monetary "gift" to help ensure the making of his film at agunrunnerfilm.com. Learn useful tips and strategies to increase your Facebook Success with John Jay Wiley. Both free and paid content are available on this Patreon page. You can contact John Jay Wiley by email at Jay@letradio.com. Get the latest news articles, without all the bias and spin, from the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on the Newsbreak app, which is free. Find a wide variety of great podcasts online at The Podcast Zone Facebook Page, look for the one with the bright green logo. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Be sure to check out our website. 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The UN has reported that the flare up of fighting has led to, among other humanitarian consequences, the displacement of over 400-thousand people. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Eujin Byun, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR ) global spokesperson

In this episode of the D-Suite, we hear from Shelley Gornall, information management officer for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), who shares her experience using data to tackle some of the world's toughest problems. Shelley has introduced an innovative “brain trust” for data for the organization that has vastly improved buy-in and engagement and been a key source of innovation for the UNHCR data community.Later, Gartner Senior Director Analyst Donna Medeiros joins the show to discuss how data can be successfully applied to issues of social concern. Donna also shares insight on data for good programs for corporate social responsibility. Please subscribe and share the episode with your colleagues. Thank you for listening. Gartner Podcasts are a production of Gartner, the world's leading research and advisory company. Equipping executives across the enterprise with indispensable insight, advice, and tools to achieve their mission critical priorities. You can learn more at Gartner.com. All content in Gartner Podcasts is owned by Gartner and cannot be repurposed or reproduced without Gartner's consent. Gartner is an impartial, independent analyst of business and technology. This content should not be construed as a Gartner endorsement of any enterprise's product or services. All content provided by other speakers is expressly the views of those speakers and their organizations.

From the wars in Ukraine and Gaza to UN Security Council gridlock and escalating climate and migration crises, multilateral institutions face unprecedented tests. Amid these challenges lies a unique opportunity for a new generation of transformational leaders to emerge—driven by civic duty and the values of the UN Charter. In this special roundtable discussion hosted by Council President Joel Rosenthal, Tufts University's Professor Abiodun Williams, former director of strategic planning for UN Secretaries-General Kofi Annan and Ban Ki-moon, draws upon his extensive experience to speak about the essential leadership traits and strategies needed to drive institutional change and benefit those they serve. Williams' latest book, Kofi Annan and Global Leadership at the United Nations, sets out the challenges that the secretary-general managed at a time of great change, and charts his ambitious efforts to reform and adapt the UN to the needs of the 21st century.  For more from Williams, read his recent Online Exclusive "Global Justice in a Turbulent World" for the Ethics & International Affairs journal website. For more, please go to: https://carnegiecouncil.co/global-leadership-williams Please see below the names and affiliations for those who offered questions during the event: 21:45 – George Shadrack Kamanda, Carnegie Ethics Fellow; Permanent Mission of Sierra Leone to the UN 29:43 – James Ketterer, Center for Civic Engagement, Bard College 34:39 – Eddie Mandhry, Trustee, Carnegie Council  38:51 – David Passarelli, United Nations University Centre for Policy Research (UNU-CPR) 46:25 – Giovanni Bassu, New York Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) 48:31 – Tinatin Japaridze, Eurasia Group

On World Refugee Day, Carnegie Council hosted a critical discussion on enhancing multilateral cooperation at the intersection of climate change and human mobility, the second event in the Council's “Unlocking Cooperation” series. As extreme weather events and rising sea levels increasingly threaten coastal and island populations, particularly Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the panel will explore the urgent need for innovative and inclusive policies, guided by ethical considerations, to address climate-induced displacement and migration. The discussion featured Ambassador Ali Naseer Mohamed, permanent representative of the Republic of Maldives to the UN, alongside experts from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the New York Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The conversation was moderated by University for Peace's Ramu Damodaran. For more, please go to: https://carnegiecouncil.co/climate-change-mobility

In this special episode of Guerrilla History, we bring you a crossover episode done in collaboration with The Majlis, a project by the Muslim Societies Global Perspectives project at Queens University, which is hosted by our own Adnan Husain (so be sure to subscribe on your podcast app!). Here, Adnan and Dr. Ardi Imseis, explore the complexities of international law, human rights and the urgent imperative of addressing the current situation of Palestine. Through meticulous research and unwavering dedication to justice, Imseis's scholarship offers invaluable insights into the legal frameworks that underpin the Palestinian struggle. As we unpack the historical narratives and contemporary realities shaping the question of Palestine, Imseis's work serves as a guiding beacon, challenging prevailing norms and advocating for a rights-based approach to peace and justice. Ardi Imseis joined the Queen's University Faculty of Law in 2018, following a 12-year career as a UN official in the Middle East, first with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and then with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Dr. Imseis's Latest Book is The United Nations and the Question of Palestine: Rule by Law and the Structure of International Legal Subalternity.  You can  follow him on twitter @ArdiImseis Help support the show by signing up to our patreon, where you also will get bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/guerrillahistory 

How can design help us to address such a tragic, terrifying global emergency as the escalating refugee crisis? What are the priorities for the humanitarian design teams striving to assuage such a catastrophe? What have they learnt from their practical experience in terms of what works, and what doesn't? In this episode of Design Emergency, Francesca Coloni, Chief of the Technical Support team in the Division of Resilience and Solutions of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)shares her experience of 20 years working on the frontline of the refugee crisis with our co-founder, Alice Rawsthorn.. Francesca explains how she and her UNHCR colleagues are determined to address the refugee crisis sensitively and flexibly by applying human-centred design solutions to meet the diverse needs of the millions of people forced to flee their homes in different places, while being as ecologically sustainable as possible. She also describes how UNHCR has developed bespoke strategies to best support refugees in the recent crises in Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, Sudan, Ukraine and elsewhere, and how it hopes to empower refugees to fulfil their potential, economically and culturally, to benefit their host countries in the future. .Thank you for joining us. You can find images of the impact of the refugee crisis on our Instagram grid @design.emergency. Please join us for future episodes of Design Emergency when we will hear from other global design leaders who, like the remarkable Francesca Coloni, are forging positive change..Design Emergency is supported by a grant from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to the Sat. March 30, 2024 edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. This episode features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) appeal for aid to South Sudan; the UN Security Council is set to consider an arms embargo against the Central African Republic; the Pentagon is concerned about its future role in Niger; and there are rapidly deteriorating relations between the Republic of South Africa and the United States. In the second and third hours we listen to a panel discussion on the role of women in African politics.

Full transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Afton, a former Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, shares her experience of completing her project in 2007, which involved collecting toiletries for domestic shelters in Knoxville, Tennessee. She reflects on the impact of her Girl Scout troop and her mother, who was the troop leader, in shaping her passion for community service and politics. Afton discusses how her Gold Award project influenced her career as a community organizer and state representative in Tennessee, where she advocates for voting rights and eliminating the grocery tax. She emphasizes the importance of pursuing projects that align with one's passion and encourages young women to make a difference in their communities.  More about Aftyn: Representative Aftyn Behn is the newest member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, serving House District 51, where she is the first female representative in over 50 years. She is the youngest serving woman in the Tennessee House and the only woman representing Nashville. She's currently the Campaign Director for RuralOrganizing.org, overseeing the organization's electoral strategy and execution and shaping the political and policy landscape impacting small towns and rural communities. Previously, she worked at the Indivisible Project as the Distributed Organizing Manager, building out national programs, including Indivisible's national rural program, one of the largest in the country. She also supported Indivisible's distributed network in long-term power building as the former senior regional organizer for Kentucky and Tennessee. Before Indivisible, she organized with the Tennessee Justice Center in 2017 during the national Medicaid and Affordable Care Act congressional fights. In 2016, she consulted with Switzerland's United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), developing community-based protection policies for special-interest refugee groups. Aftyn is from East Tennessee, a Girl Scout Gold Award winner, and received her MSW from the University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work, specializing in public policy. http://instagram.com/aftynbehn https://twitter.com/AftynBehn Key takeaways from the episode: 1. Initiative and Resilience: Afton's Gold Award project required her to take initiative and show resilience by organizing and executing a toiletry donation drive for domestic shelters in Knoxville. 2. Impact of Girl Scouts: Afton's experience in Girl Scouts, including camping, learning about feminism, and community service, influenced her career path as a social worker and state representative, emphasizing the importance of the skills and values gained through Girl Scouts. 3. Community Engagement: Afton highlighted the importance of engaging with the community and using platforms like social media to amplify the impact of projects, emphasizing the need for passion and involvement in projects that address issues that resonate with the individual. Share this show with your friends on Twitter. Click to have an editable, already written tweet! https://ctt.ac/33zKe Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3rx06pr Join our Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/sherylmrobinson/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sherylmrobinson/?hl=en Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/sherylmrobinson or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

Bio: Representative Aftyn Behn is the newest member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, serving House District 51, where she is the first female representative in over 50 years. She is the youngest serving woman in the Tennessee House and the only woman representing Nashville. She's currently the Campaign Director for RuralOrganizing.org, overseeing the organization's electoral strategy and execution and shaping the political and policy landscape impacting small towns and rural communities. Previously, she worked at the Indivisible Project as the Distributed Organizing Manager, building out national programs, including Indivisible's national rural program, one of the largest in the country. She also supported Indivisible's distributed network in long-term power building as the former senior regional organizer for Kentucky and Tennessee. Before Indivisible, she organized with the Tennessee Justice Center in 2017 during the national Medicaid and Affordable Care Act congressional fights. In 2016, she consulted with Switzerland's United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), developing community-based protection policies for special-interest refugee groups. Aftyn is from East Tennessee and received her MSW from the University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work, specializing in public policy. Twitter:@aftynbehn Jess Piper is @piper4missouri@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threadshttps://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”

Today I am chatting with Aminata Conteh-Biger, founder & CEO of the Aminata Maternal Foundation and Special Representative for Australia with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).  As we wrap up Season 12, Stories with Heart, it seems only fitting I share a story, also told through Aminata's autobiography Rising Heart, that's full of passion, strength and life. A former refugee from Sierra Leone, Aminata has seen unimaginable trauma and a gentle warning, this episode does contain sensitive material. Aminata may take hold of her own story however she never lets adversity define her style. Instead, she exudes an infectious deep-seated confidence that carries the unabashed colour and charisma she graciously wears on her sleeve. And while she may have been taught to find beauty from within it's her style to act out and impel others to do the same.

Travel documents play an important role in international mobility, and for refugees serve as an essential gateway to a world of opportunities, from pursuing education and employment to reuniting with family. In this episode, MPI's Susan Fratzke unpacks the complexities around travel documents and their pivotal role in refugees' livelihoods with Adhieu Achuil Kueth, founder of MonyQadow, and Jackie Keegan, deputy director of the Division of International Protection for Resettlement and Complementary Pathways at the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Kueth shares her first-hand experience traveling on a refugee travel document and her commitment to aiding fellow refugees in accessing higher education opportunities. Keegan sheds light on the challenges refugees face in obtaining these essential documents. Tune in to learn more.

Elise Evans is a Women's Rights Activist. She has been called the Katniss Everdeen of Saudi Arabia. Her passion and work highlight the draconian laws which keep women in a system that declares them minors until they die. Raised by a Saudi stepdad as a Saudi included molestation, prolonged confinement, physical & mental abuse, and more. She was subjected to the Male Guardianship Law, which stripped her of every right that she was born with as an American Citizen.She works diligently to highlight the current situation on the ground in Saudi Arabia not just because she has three younger Saudi sisters and many Saudi friends but because she personally suffered many injustices until finally finding freedom in the United States at the age of thirty.She has spoken internationally and locally, raising awareness about the Male Guardianship Law, Sports-Washing, Arbitrary Arrests, Torture, Victim Shaming, Forced Disappearances, Honor Killings, Sham Trials, Executions, and other Human Rights Violations happening on a day-to-day basis in Saudi Arabia.She interned for the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) in Riyadh, and was the head of HR for the MENA Region for The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. She worked as the Executive Assistant to the group Publisher at D Magazine in Dallas, TX and is currently a successful CEO. Her Autobiography an American Princess in Saudi Arabia is due to be released in late 2024. She resides in the United States, the land of the free.Follow her on Twitter/X for daily updates: @EliseMEvans“I will never be silent again” - Elise Evans

In 2023, the UN Human Rights Office is running a year-long initiative to mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. While the Declaration is a milestone document in the history of human rights, today the world is facing a multitude of intersecting crises which threaten the universal enjoyment of human rights, even as human rights offer powerful tools to address and overcome these challenges. High Commissioner Türk discusses the need to rejuvenate a worldwide consensus on human rights in the context of major challenges such as increasing restrictions on civil society and civic space, the climate crisis, new and emerging technologies and artificial intelligence, and threats to peace and security. About the Speaker: Volker Türk was appointed as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in 2022. Prior to this, Mr. Türk was the Under-Secretary-General for Policy in the Executive Office of the United Nations Secretary-General. Over the course of his career, he held a number of key positions including as Assistant High Commissioner for Protection in the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Geneva (2015-2019), during which time he played a key role in the development of the landmark Global Compact on Refugees. Mr. Türk holds a doctorate in international law from the University of Vienna and a Master of Laws degree from the University of Linz, Austria.

In its new flagship report published on Wednesday the UN refugee agency UNHCR reveals that the 46 least developed countries are hosting more than 20 per cent of the refugee population – even though they account for only 1.3 per cent of GDP.That's one of the important data points contained in Global Trends in Forced Displacement 2022, which shows a record level of displacement, for the second year running, now standing at 108.4 million, UNHCR Director in New York, Ruven Menikdiwela told us.UN News's Pauline Batista began by asking her to outline the key findings.

Neil Gaiman is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books, including The Sandman, American Gods, Good Omens, Stardust, Coraline, Norse Mythology, Neverwhere, and The Graveyard Book. He's adapted many of his books for television and film. Among his numerous literary awards are the Newbery and Carnegie medals, and the Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, and Will Eisner awards. He is a Global Goodwill Ambassador for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). In this episode, Gaiman reads his poems “A Writer's Prayer” and “These Are Not Our Faces”. To hear our full interview with Neil Gaiman, visit The Creative Process Podcast: Arts, Culture & Society.www.neilgaiman.comwww.imdb.com/name/nm0301274/www.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

Neil Gaiman is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books, including The Sandman, American Gods, Good Omens, Stardust, Coraline, Norse Mythology, Neverwhere, and The Graveyard Book. He's adapted many of his books for television and film. Among his numerous literary awards are the Newbery and Carnegie medals, and the Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, and Will Eisner awards. He is a Global Goodwill Ambassador for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). In this episode, Gaiman reads his poems “A Writer's Prayer” and “These Are Not Our Faces”. To hear our full interview with Neil Gaiman, visit The Creative Process Podcast: Arts, Culture & Society.www.neilgaiman.comwww.imdb.com/name/nm0301274/www.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

Neil Gaiman is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books, including The Sandman, American Gods, Good Omens, Stardust, Coraline, Norse Mythology, Neverwhere, and The Graveyard Book. He's adapted many of his books for television and film. Among his numerous literary awards are the Newbery and Carnegie medals, and the Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, and Will Eisner awards. He is a Global Goodwill Ambassador for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). In this episode, Gaiman reads his poems “A Writer's Prayer” and “These Are Not Our Faces”. To hear our full interview with Neil Gaiman, visit The Creative Process Podcast: Arts, Culture & Society.www.neilgaiman.comwww.imdb.com/name/nm0301274/www.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

Neil Gaiman is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books, including The Sandman, American Gods, Good Omens, Stardust, Coraline, Norse Mythology, Neverwhere, and The Graveyard Book. He's adapted many of his books for television and film. Among his numerous literary awards are the Newbery and Carnegie medals, and the Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, and Will Eisner awards. He is a Global Goodwill Ambassador for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). In this episode, Gaiman reads his poems “A Writer's Prayer” and “These Are Not Our Faces”. To hear our full interview with Neil Gaiman, visit The Creative Process Podcast: Arts, Culture & Society.www.neilgaiman.comwww.imdb.com/name/nm0301274/www.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

Pressures on the global humanitarian protection system have only worsened as the Afghan and Ukrainian refugee crises come on top of longstanding displacement from Syria, Venezuela, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Myanmar, and other countries. These crises have given new urgency to finding ways to connect displaced peoples with opportunities to find safety and resume their lives. The use of complementary pathways, such as existing work and study visa channels, has been touted by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and others as an option running alongside traditional avenues such as asylum and refugee resettlement. But how can humanitarian migrants with skills and experience potentially use existing work or study pathways to fill labor market needs in destination countries? In this episode, MPI's Susan Fratzke speaks with Betsy Fisher, U.S. Director of the nonprofit Talent Beyond Boundaries, about complementary pathways. Learn more about innovative solutions to support displaced peoples and connect them with job opportunities.

As the death toll from Monday's earthquake approaches 20,000, the desperate task of getting food and supplies to survivors is especially difficult in war-torn Syria. Joining the show to discuss is Rula Amin, Senior Communications Advisor and spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).   To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

**UkraineGood afternoon and Happy New Year, everyone. From Ukraine, our humanitarian colleagues tell us that attacks intensified during the New Year holiday, causing multiple civilian casualties, including among children and journalists, in several parts of the country. Ukrainian authorities reported more than 50 civilian casualties on 31 December 2022 alone. In the capital, Kyiv, a hotel, residential homes and several education facilities, including a university, were damaged in the latest attacks. Furthermore, two children were injured due to hostilities in Khersonska oblast on 31 December 2022. One of them — a 13-year-old boy — was evacuated to the children's hospital in Kherson, which itself was shelled in the early hours of 1 January, according to the Governor.Intensive fighting also continues in eastern Donetska and Luhanska oblasts, with civilian casualties and civilian infrastructure damage reported on both sides of the front line. Despite continued attacks we, along with our humanitarian partners, continue to deliver support to the people in need in the most impacted communities. On 28 December 2022, an inter-agency convoy delivered food, water, blankets, emergency shelter kits and other supplies from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Food Programme (WFP) to the front-line towns of Lyman and Sviatohirsk in Donetska oblast. Both communities have been exposed to heavy fighting, which destroyed houses and critical infrastructure and decimated access to basic services. The people who still live in these areas are mostly the elderly and people with limited mobility.**IsraelWe've been asked recently about the new Government in Israel, and we can say the following: The Secretary-General looks forward to continuing to work closely with the new Government of Israel to advance the work of the United Nations. He reiterates the United Nations' commitment to supporting Israelis and Palestinians to achieve a sustainable peace and return to the path towards a negotiated two-State solution, based on relevant United Nations resolutions, international law and prior agreements.**MyanmarWe've been asked for a comment on the sentencing of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, and I can say that the Secretary-General expresses his deep concern over the final verdicts and sentencing of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and reiterates his calls for her immediate release and that of President Win Myint and of all arbitrarily detained prisoners in Myanmar. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights enshrines the principles of equality before the law, the presumption of innocence, and the right to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal, with all the guarantees necessary for a person's defence.**SyriaIn a statement issued yesterday, UN humanitarian leaders urged Security Council members to preserve the cross-border aid lifeline to north-west Syria, warning that without it, millions of people, especially those displaced for years and multiple times, will not have access to food and shelter. UN Security Council resolution 2642 (2022), which allows for aid to be delivered to north-west Syria from across the Turkish border, is set to expire next week. In 2022, UN agencies and partners delivered aid from across the Turkish border, reaching an average of 2.7 million people every month.**LebanonIn response to questions we have been receiving, we can confirm that on 31 December (2022), the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Maritime Task Force assisted the Lebanese Armed Forces-Navy with a search-and-rescue operation relating to a boat in distress off the northern coast, between Beirut and Tripoli. Despite the challenging conditions, the Maritime Task Force and the Lebanese Navy were able to rescue 232 people although, sadly, one child and a woman died.**ColombiaOver the weekend, we issued a statement in which the Secretary-General welcomed the announcement by the President of Colombia of the six-month ceasefire with armed groups, a development that brings renewed hope for comprehensive peace to the Colombian people as the New Year dawns. The Secretary-General said he trusts that adherence to these commitments will reduce violence and the suffering of conflict-affected communities, while helping to build confidence in ongoing dialogues. We also issued statements on the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and the gas tanker explosion in Bokburg, South Africa.

Panel discussion hosted and moderated by Wahid A. Kamalian from Amaly Legacy featuring Abhisheik Dhawan from the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), Diana Denke from KOIS, Sashi Jayatileke from USAID, and Siddhartha Sinha from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The episode features a special guest, Siddhartha Jha, from dClimate.  In this session, we explore unique and diverse perspectives on the applications of innovative and blended finance to tackle climate change.Podcast Post-Production & Content Strategy Team: Hemangi Sarma, Daniel Nivia & Muna Al Kindy.

Panel discussion hosted and moderated by Wahid A. Kamalian from Amaly Legacy featuring Marisa Rizzuti from UNICEF USA, Belen Roldan from the Spanish Committee of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and Rawan Badarneh from Greenpeace. In this session, we explore diverse perspectives from thought leaders on major donors and legacy giving.Podcast Post-Production & Content Strategy Team: Hemangi Sarma, Daniel Nivia & Muna Al Kindy.

Panel discussion hosted and moderated by Wahid A. Kamalian from Amaly Legacy featuring Karl Shuker from the International Rescue Committee (founded by Albert Einstein), Matt Hyam from World Vision UK, Melissa Spas from Lake Institute on Faith & Giving (part of Lilly Family School of Philanthropy), and Shadi Ghrawi from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The episode features a special guest, Susan Kihara, from Clean Start Kenya, an Acumen Fund-backed social organisation. In this session, we explore diverse perspectives from thought leaders on faith inspired giving and faith-based giving.Podcast Post-Production & Content Strategy Team: Hemangi Sarma, Daniel Nivia & Muna Al Kindy.

An all-female group of data analytics researchers is predicting that the number of Ukrainian refugees in Ireland will exceed 90,000 by March next year, with the number expected to rise to 107,000 by the end of June 2023. The group's study, which was conducted by Women in AI Ireland's WaiPRACTICE programme in partnership with CeADAR, Ireland's Centre for Applied AI, analysed data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) around the influx of refugees to Ireland since the turn of the century and created a machine-learning model capable of predicting future numbers. The aim of the project is to help lawmakers plan for the increasing numbers and assess which areas will need additional resources to deal with the influx. Researchers found that 61,000 Ukrainians had been allocated Personal Public Service Numbers (PPSNs) by the end of November this year. Based on historical trends, the researchers' model predicts that if the war continues another 30,000 Ukrainians will arrive in Ireland by the middle of March, with a further 17,000 arriving between March and the end of June. This would bring the number of new arrivals from Ukraine in the first six months of 2023 to 46,000, adding up to a total of 107,000. The project was undertaken as part of the Women in AI Ireland WaiPRACTICE Programme which selects mostly female AI enthusiasts from a range of backgrounds and tasks them with using data analytics to find innovative solutions to major social issues. The eight-strong team of volunteers worked under the guidance of a CeADAR mentor, and were tasked over 12 weeks with investigating how Ireland can continue to provide humanitarian support to displaced populations in the midst of the housing crisis. The group featured members from a range of industries and backgrounds, including PhD students, data scientists, research engineers and even a NASA scientist. Their findings were presented to the WaiPRACTICE Showcase online event on December 12th. CeADAR partnered with Women in AI Ireland to promote the visibility of women in AI, as well as the principles of diversity, equality and inclusivity. The project also served to nurture the talent pool ahead of a planned round of hiring following CeADAR's formal acceptance into the European Data Innovation Hub (EDIH) scheme in 2023. CeADAR mentor for the prediction model group, Natalia Resende, said: “Analysis of the UNHCR dataset revealed that the number of Ukrainian nationals arriving in Ireland in 2022 is unprecedented in history. Based on our analysis of these historical trends we can predict that the number of incoming refugees from Ukraine will continue to increase each month. “A total of 61,000 Personal Public Service Numbers (PPSNs) were allocated to Ukrainian refugees in November 2022. If the war remains active, we can expect that figure to reach more than 91,000 in the first half of March 2023. In June 2023, we could reach a total of 107,000 since the beginning of the conflict. “The refugees are housed across all the counties in Ireland but mostly in South West, in Kerry, Cork, Clare, Galway and Donegal from North East. The CSO data revealed that the majority of these people are women, many of them single parents with their children. The outputs we delivered as part of the WaiPRACTICE programme have the potential to be used by official bodies, such as the Refugee Council, to make plans and allocate resources for the coming year.” Spokesperson for the visualisation project group, PhD Student Ana Paula Moritz, said: “We want to help the Irish government make better decisions about where to house displaced people. The migration crisis is having a compound effect on Ireland's housing crisis. Some 61,000 Ukrainians sought refuge in Ireland up to November while Ireland provided international protection to almost 14,000 asylum seekers in 2022 – a record annual total.” Edward McDonnell, Director of CeADAR, said “Women are under-represented...

Shortly before the 15th General Election, Malaysia's government under then-Prime Minister Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced its intention to close down the offices of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), which handles protection needs for asylum seekers and refugees in the country. With GE15 now behind us, it remains to be seen whether Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim's administration will adopt a human rights approach towards the refugee situation in Malaysia. Meanwhile, we speak to 23-year-old Moses, a refugee from Myanmar who arrived in Malaysia as a teenager and now volunteers with a community mental health organisation. He shares about the hardships that refugees face on a daily basis, and what kind of mental health support is needed. This segment talks about suicide and may be triggering for some listeners. If you need emotional support, you can call MIASA's 24-hour helpline 1-800-820066 or Befrienders KL 03 7627 2929.Image Credit: Shutterstock

Business and refugees are not two words that are often heard together. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), 70.8 million people have been forcibly displaced worldwide. Being a ‘forcibly displaced person' or a ‘refugee' are labels. What does it really take to rebuild your life in a new country? And how can businesses lean in and support people to get back on their feet, to get quality jobs and to support all our economies and communities as best they can? During this podcast you will meet Mohammad Yusuf. Yusuf shares with us his journey – from Syria to London. Yusuf is a software developer, who left Syria when the conflict escalated. Yusuf reached the UK and applied for asylum, sought refugee status and ‘the right to work'…this conversation examines how he rebuilt his life and how he found applying for a legal right to work. Yusuf explains: “One of the barriers I faced at first was the right to work. I didn't have the right tools straightaway when I came to the UK. Being a refugee or asylum seeker makes getting a job very difficult. I didn't have the local qualifications, I lacked the local connections and network, plus English isn't my first language.” Alongside Yusuf, we also hear from Emily Johnson who is the Director of Europe Corporate Responsibility for Cummins, a global power leader that designs, manufactures and distributes power solutions. People working with Cummins started volunteering at workshops with Breaking Barriers - a charity who supports refugees into meaningful employment. Emily explains how they partnered with Breaking Barriers to develop a sustained refugee employability programme. Emily explains: “We know that people from refugee backgrounds have faced tremendous challenges and bring skills, experience and wisdom that can make our communities and our business stronger and more resilient. We believe that we have a role to play in helping to improve the situation for refugees in our communities. We know we are not the experts, so we seek to partner with non-profits that have deep expertise and understanding of the needs of refugees in our communities. We found that expertise in Breaking Barriers.” Links: Breaking Barriers: https://breaking-barriers.co.uk Refugees at Home: https://www.refugeesathome.org Cummins: https://www.cummins.com and https://www.cummins.com/company/esg Careers at Cummins - to https://www.cummins.com/careers/paths Join the FUSE network: https://breaking-barriers.co.uk/partner-with-us/our-business-network/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yusuf-musa/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-johnson-389b8221/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/breaking-barriers/ Twitter: @BB_UK1; @Cummins; @CumminsEurope Instagram: Breakingbarriersuk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BreakingBarriersUK If you liked this podcast do listen to: Training Migrant Workers with Sandra Granath and Aleksandra Lasota: https://businessfightspoverty.org/sandra-granath-and-aleksandra-lasota-training-for-migrant-workers/

Jeremiah 7:5-6 I will be merciful only if you stop your evil thoughts and deeds and start treating each other with justice; only if you stop exploiting foreigners, orphans, and widows; only if you stop your murdering; and only if you stop harming yourselves by worshiping idols. Most of the time we probably think of justice as being something which is in the hands of other people. We look to the police and the law courts to handle issues of justice, and we wish them well as they do so. But these verses make it clear that justice is something which involves us all. We all need to think and to act justly, and that is a challenge every day of our lives. Continually, we have to make judgments about what is just, whether it's in our family, business, school, college, church or sports club. And God was clear that he would only be merciful to his people if they were willing to take their responsibility for justice seriously. The fact is, we live in a deeply unfair world and, although massive strides have been made in recent centuries, it is still the case that there are people who suffer because of their age, gender, ethnicity, appearance, ability, education or income. The whole Bible encourages us to be on our toes. We should be looking out for those who are vulnerable in our society and, wherever we live, we won't need to look far. It isn't good enough to merely wish them well. We need to stand with them and explore ways in which they can be supported. The Old Testament was particularly sensitive to the vulnerability of foreigners. Having lived in another country for a few years, I easily understand the vulnerability of those who move from one country to another. But my situation was not that of a refugee. I can't imagine how awful it would be to be forcibly displaced, but the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) believes that there are more than 80 million people in that position. And the number has doubled in the past ten years. We can't change the world by ourselves, but we can pray and reach out to those in our own communities who need our prayers, our love and practical support. Question: What can you do to promote justice in your community? Prayer: Loving God, forgive me for the times when I have left issues of justice to others, and haven't been eager to fight for it and protect vulnerable people. Amen

Micol Pistelli, Senior Financial Inclusion Coordinator, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) discusses the plight of forcibly displaced persons and how supervisors can better support their financial inclusion. Read their bios here. Read the transcript here.

Permasalahan pengungsi merupakan isu global yang melibatkan lebih dari satu negara, termasuk Indonesia. Berdasarkan data United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), selama tahun 2020 setidaknya 82,4 juta orang di dunia melakukan perpindahan negara secara terpaksa. Angka ini memiliki tren yang terus meningkat. Sementara per September 2021, UNHCR mencatat jumlah pengungsi yang terdaftar di Indonesia mencapai 13an ribu orang. Dari jumlah tersebut sebagian besar adalah orang dewasa dan terbanyak berasal dari Afghanistan. Banyak dari mereka tinggal di kamp pengungsi. Beberapa bahkan telah menunggu lebih dari satu dekade sampai negara ketiga menerima mereka, sebuah proses yang difasilitasi oleh UNHCR. Seperti tantangan yang membuat mereka sulit bisa mencapai negara penempatan? Pagi ini di Ruang Publik KBR, Vitri Angreni berbincang dengan Atika Yuanita Paraswaty, Ketua Perkumpulan SUAKA. Ini adalah organisasi yang fokus pada perlindungan dan kemajuan hak asasi manusia para pengungsi dan pencari suaka di Indonesia. *Kami ingin mendengar saran dan komentar kamu terkait podcast yang baru saja kamu simak, melalui surel ke podcast@kbrprime.id

The number of people forcibly displaced globally has doubled in a decade, and now exceeds a record 100-million. With twice as many intense conflicts being waged than ten years ago, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) says nations must work together to promote peace.  - Hejmara kesên ku bi zorê awarebûne di nav deh salan de du qat bûye û niha jî rekorda 100 mîlyonî derbas kirye. Digel ku du qatî û zêdetir şerên dijwar di 10 salên bohurîn de hene, UNHCR dibêje divê netewe bi hev re kar bikin da ku aştiyê ber bi pêş bixin.

Nick O'Flaherty is the director of UNSTUCK, a nonprofit that partners with businesses, harnessing the power of the market and leveraging global supply chains to create sustainable change.   UNSTUCK is the Tent Partnership for Refugees' first consumer-facing initiative. UNSTUCK generates job opportunities for refugees by working with brands to develop products made with ingredients that are sourced from suppliers hiring refugees. The more products a brand sells, the more ingredients they source, the more jobs for refugees that are created. These are legal jobs that rebuild families and communities while providing dignity and financial security through work. Rather than the traditional "donating a share of profits" approach, UNSTUCK brands can create more inclusive societies by rethinking where they source from. The impact they make is sustainable - because it's a part of their everyday business.   If you would like to learn more about how your company can leverage its supply chain to help refugees and other vulnerable communities, Nick would love to hear from you. Email him here.   In this episode we discuss: A shift from philanthropy to scalable, business integrated change The estimated economic benefit Venezuelan refugees will bring to Colombia How a partnership with UNSTUCK can support your diversity and inclusion efforts Target host countries to integrate refugees into your global supply chain   Key Takeaways: Having a unifying goal across a supply chain, rooted in a higher-order emotional benefit, can transform the relationship between brands and suppliers. When you're not only working to create a great product, but you're also partnering to transform lives and build communities through economic empowerment, the conversation changes. Both engagement and collaboration increase. Often conversations around refugees are rooted in a scarcity mindset—a fear that refugees will take jobs and resources, and hurt the livelihood of locals. As a result, oftentimes refugees are isolated in refugee camps and not given the right to work. With the duration of displacement of refugees increasing to an average of 20 years, isolation is a huge loss for the refugees as well as the host countries. Colombia is pioneering a new model for integrating migrants and refugees, granting them protection status for 10 years, the right to access formal employment, and access to essential services. Colombia's approach to the Venezuelan humanitarian crisis is a human approach that's also a good economic decision. This approach not only reduces their dependency on international humanitarian assistance, but is also expected to contribute to the country's post-COVID recovery and future economic growth. Remember, a rising tide lifts all boats.  Scarcity is rooted in fear and closes us off from innovating new and better ways of doing things, but openness creates limitless opportunities through collaboration.   Note: this episode as recorded in February 2022, before the Russian invasion of Ukraine.   References: UNSTUCK LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Facebook   Tent Partnership for Refugees UNHCR article on hiring refugee hiring programs by brands such as Sodexo and IKEA Ben & Jerry's Ice Academy     Connect & Share: If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading them!   If this episode resonated with you, I ask you to send it to a friend. Help bring even more visibility to these leaders that are using business as a force for good!   Subscribe to the Purpose and Profit newsletter to make sure you don't miss future episodes.   This podcast is for you, the listener. I'd love to hear what resonated with you, or if you have a suggestion on who would be a great guest for this show. Please send me a note at info@KathyVarol.com.

“Growing up, I remember entertaining my friends, my cousins, my siblings with storytelling. I would stage plays. I would write the play and they would act it out. It was my first love.”Not many of us can pinpoint the exact moment our lives changed forever. For Khaled Hosseini, the New York Times best-selling Afghan American novelist, author of The Kite Runner, as well as two other novels including One Thousand Splendid Suns, and The Mountains Echoed, it was December 27 1979.As a young boy watching the Soviet Union invade Afghanistan, Khaled knew this was a momentous event. Today Dr. Hosseini is an Ambassador for the United Nations High Commission on Refugees (UNHCR) and in this episode of Into The Magic Shop he talks about his experience as a refugee, his own survivor's guilt, and why the power of stories move us to take action. “I believe in the power of storytelling, Jim, I think stories, be they in the form of plays, or films or music, or I happen to be deeply partial to literature, I think they're the single best means we have of feeling empathy for others.”So what made a successful doctor change course and become a writer, and what is Khaled's take on war and the refugee crisis?To find out more, you'll have to download and listen to this podcast.  On today's podcast: His experience as a refugee The ongoing crisis in Ukraine Making the transition from medicine to writing What we all can do to help refugees The power of storytelling Links:United Nations High Commission on Refugees

As war rages in Ukraine, leaders from global humanitarian agencies join a World Economic Forum Agenda Dialogue to say what they need from governments and business to tackle the crisis, and explain what the knock-on impacts will be around the world. Moderated by: Børge Brende, President, World Economic Forum, Adrian Monck, Managing Director, World Economic Forum Panelists: David Beasley, Executive Director, United Nations World Food Programme (WFP); Kelly Clements, United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR); Catherine Russell, Executive Director, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF); Inger Ashing, Chief Executive Officer, Save the Children International

As war rages in Ukraine, leaders from global humanitarian agencies join a World Economic Forum Agenda Dialogue to say what they need from governments and business to tackle the crisis, and explain what the knock-on impacts will be around the world. Moderated by: Børge Brende, President, World Economic Forum, Adrian Monck, Managing Director, World Economic Forum Panelists: David Beasley, Executive Director, United Nations World Food Programme (WFP); Kelly Clements, United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR); Catherine Russell, Executive Director, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF); Inger Ashing, Chief Executive Officer, Save the Children International Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As war rages in Ukraine, leaders from global humanitarian agencies join a World Economic Forum Agenda Dialogue to say what they need from governments and business to tackle the crisis, and explain what the knock-on impacts will be around the world.Moderated by: Børge Brende, President, World Economic Forum, Adrian Monck, Managing Director, World Economic ForumPanelists: David Beasley, Executive Director, United Nations World Food Programme (WFP); Kelly Clements, United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR); Catherine Russell, Executive Director, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF); Inger Ashing, Chief Executive Officer, Save the Children International See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Beginning in June 2021, UltiSat partnered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to provide satellite communications services in support of the emergency operation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The DRC is host to one of the largest internally displaced populations in Africa, with more than 92,000 refugees seeking asylum in its northern region after fleeing post-election conflict in the Central African Republic (CAR). The displacement has placed tremendous strain on the region, prompting the UNHCR's humanitarian efforts to provide much-needed shelter, food and access to medical services for the refugees and the local population attempting to support them. Coordinating such a huge effort requires reliable communication services, and UltiSat stepped up to offer them. UltiSat has a long history of supporting humanitarian and disaster relief organizations working on-site by providing satellite network services, equipment, life-cycle operation, installation, maintenance and logistics support.

The loss of vital health records is a universal problem for refugees. When their medical information goes missing, patients are less likely to receive the care they need and more likely to be prescribed the wrong treatments. Thankfully, the International Society of Pharmacovigilance Egypt Chapter and the Palestine Red Crescent Society are taking on this problem, to reduce medication errors and improve reporting practices.This episode is part of the Uppsala Reports Long Reads series – the most topical stories from UMC's pharmacovigilance magazine, brought to you in audio format. Find the original article here.After the read, we speak to Mohamed Elhawary and Hadir Rostom, who co-authored the article, to learn more about their work and the overall challenge of ensuring medicines safety in vulnerable communities.Tune in to find out:what the most frequent causes of medication errors in refugee communities arehow electronic health records can help prevent harm to patients why safety monitoring is crucial when there is a shortage of medicinesWant to know more?The International Society of Pharmacovigilance runs a Special Interest Group on medication errors to promote the implementation of best safety practices around the world. They also organise a range of networking and training activities for pharmacovigilance professionals on different aspects of medicines safety.The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has practical advice for healthcare workers to promote treatment adherence in refugee settings. Finally, don't forget to ­subscribe to the monthly Uppsala Reports newsletter for free regular updates from the world of pharmacovigilance.Join the conversation on social mediaFollow us on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn and share your thoughts about the show with the hashtag #DrugSafetyMatters.Got a story to share?We're always looking for new content and interesting people to interview. If you have a great idea for a show, get in touch!About UMCRead more about Uppsala Monitoring Centre and how we work to advance medicines safety.

World leaders at a UN Conference approved the 1951 Refugee Convention 70 years ago. This created the framework for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). To mark the milestone, the UNHCR has a new podcast called Forced To Flee. It tells the stories of a few of the more than 82 million people who have been forcibly displaced from their homes. One such story is that of Mary Maker. She left South Sudan as a child, and now has a theatre scholarship at the University of Minnesota. We'll hear from her, as well as Gillian Triggs, Deputy High Commissioner for Protection with the United Nations Refugee Agency.  

Violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo continues to cost lives and drive people from their homes. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has recorded more than 1-thousand-200 deaths and 1-thousand-100 rapes this year in North Kivu and Ituri. The UNHCR says millions of people are in need of humanitarian assistance. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to UNHCR representative, Liz Kpam Ahua, and first asked her to give some background into the matter... 

In today's episode, our guest Jamie Hatfield shares her story as a pastor's wife, juggling life and how her family is working to help refugees in the Roanoke area of Virginia.  It's a great conversation of wisdom and encouragement! In the conversation, Jamie mentions these links if you'd like more info on how to get involved in refugee work: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) https://www.unhcr.org/ Catholic Charities USA https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/ **************************************** We also would love for you to check out our partner organization, Waypoint Church Partners.  https://waypointchurchpartners.com/ Find out more info about ICOM at  www.theICOM.org *************************************** Know a pastor's wife who could also use some encouragement? Share this podcast with her today! 

Claudia Romo Edelman has more than 25 years of experience leading marketing and advocacy for global organizations including the United Nations, UNICEF, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the World Economic Forum. Since 2017, Ms. Romo Edelman has served as the Founder and CEO of the We Are All Human Foundation, a New York-based global non-profit organization devoted to advancing the agenda of diversity, inclusion, and equity, focused on unifying the U.S. Hispanic community and promoting sustainability and purpose-driven activities. Ms. Romo Edelman holds a Degree in Communication from the Universidad Intercontinental and a Masters of Political Communications from the London School of Economics. Ms Romo Edelman is part of the Board of the American Latino Museum; the Hispanic Society of America; and KIND (Kids in Need of Defense). Ms Romo is the Editor-at-large of Thrive Latina, part of Arianna Huffington's Thrive Global platform. She writes for various media organizations including The Guardian, Ad Age, Ad Week, Al Dia, Forbes. Ms. Romo is the recipient of numerous awards, including People Magazine's 25 Most Influential Latinas, ALPFA's 50 Most Powerful Latinas and has also published two books on the power of Hispanics. She enjoys traveling, sports and speaks 6 languages. Learn more about Claudia and Hispanic Star here: Hispanic Star: https://hispanicstar.org/ Claudia's website: https://www.claudiaromoedelman.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiaromoedelman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudiaromoedelman/ Shout-out: Today's Diversity Leader Shout-out goes to Corporate America Music: Intro - Vente by Mamá Patxanga is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License Outro - Amor Y Felicidad by SONGO 21 is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/si-suite/message

As we mark World Refugee Day this year, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced new and staggering figures, ones that have been growing steadily over the past ten years. By the end of 2020, 82.4 million people had been forced to flee their homes, among them 26.4 million refugees. Within these sobering statistics, three countries with a predominantly Muslim population held undesirable top rankings: Syria, with the highest number of refugees, Turkey, where most refugees were hosted, and Lebanon, which hosted the highest number of refugees relative to its population size[1]. More generally, the data confirms that, at least in the near future, the displacement crisis is unfortunately unlikely to ease up in these regions. In this post, Dr. Ahmed Al-Dawoody, ICRC's legal adviser on Islamic law and jurisprudence, and Dr. Tilman Rodenhäuser, ICRC legal adviser, explore the roots and scope of protection against refoulement in Islamic law. The authors share the view that an ‘indigenous, culturally viable Islamic protection framework' can reinforce and complement the international law principle of non-refoulement.

Aminata Conteh-Biger is the Founder & CEO of the Aminata Maternal Foundation (“ AMF” ) and works to erradicate maternal mortaliity in her homeland of Sierra Leone. With the support of UNHCR, Aminata became one of the first Sierra Leonean women to settle in Australia as a refugee. Her immeasurable determination and adaptability, enabled her to strive to forge her own path, and build a successful life in her adopted home of Australia. She is also the author of Rising Heart, and a Special Representative for Australia United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).Guest Instagram:  @aminata_conteh_bigerHost Instagram:  @gennachanelle  @thelovingpodcastEpisode non-profit:  Aminata Maternal FoundationNon Profit Instagram:  @aminatafoundationNon Profit Website:  aminatamaternalfoundation.orgPodcast Website:  thelovingpodcast.comBooks:   Rising Heart by Aminata Conteh Biger,  Caste by Isabelle WilkersonSierra Leone Civil War & Citizen Impacthttps://www.hrw.org/news/2012/04/11/armed-conflict-sierra-leonehttps://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/sierra-leone-civil-war-1991-2002/https://www.who.int/bulletin/volumes/88/10/10-031010/en/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sierra_Leone_Civil_Warhttps://borgenproject.org/sierra-leone-refugees/https://www.unhcr.org/en-au/news/latest/2004/6/40c47fe84/rough-happy-journey-home-sierra-leonean-refugees.htmlhttps://www.sydney.edu.au/arts/news-and-events/news/2018/09/10/murrary-kamara-profile.htmlCREDITSThis podcast is produced and presented by One Love Films Bondi.The podcast is recorded at Forbes Street Studios, Woolloomooloo by Charlotte Rochecouste and Nicholas Rowse.Our editor is Zoltan Fecso.Our music is composed by Jenna Pratt and guitarist Joshua Gonzalez.Sarah Fountain Photography is our talented photographer & cover art creator.Our behind the scenes videographers slash photographers are Daniele Massacci, Barnaby Downes, Paul King and Ryan Andrew Lee.Our stunning podcast imagery is created at Innkeeper Studios.Our producer is Genna Chanelle Hayes.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, talks to Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy Badr Jafar about his three decades of humanitarian work, changes in funding opportunities and ways that local businesses can play a role in mitigating the global humanitarian situation.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/Xo0waTglaVY

This year, Patrick Fine, Chief Executive Officer, FHI 360, examines humanitarian crises and emergency response. In this episode, Patrick speaks with Jana Mason, an expert on refugee and migration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). They discuss the scale and magnitude of this global crisis, the distinctions between refugees and migrants, and the changing approaches that can help address the evolving trends and needs of forcibly displaced people. FHI 360's Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Fine, hosts conversations with creative thinkers, respected leaders and local actors who are at the forefront of human development and who bring diverse perspectives to timely, high-stakes and sometimes controversial issues affecting people around the world.

This Week's Announcements:This Sunday in the Courtyard, is the annual Mission Gift Market. From 9:30 to 11:30am You can support our partners by giving a Christmas Present as a donation in someone's honor. You can adopt a newly arrived refugee family for Christmas. You can help kids get prizes as they connect with our partners. There will be coffee and goodies for you to enjoy. Are you interested in volunteer opportunities? Are you considering a mission trip? Be sure to come to the Market today, 9:30-11:45amDuring the service, Paul will interview Paulino Paida. Paulino is a member of La Jolla Presbyterian Church, and is originally from South Sudan. He recently served as Consultant on Organizational Capacity Building for the South Sudan Commission for Refugee Affairs. The Commission was established in 2013 to provide protection and oversight to refugees and asylum seekers in the Republic of South Sudan. Prior to this position, Paulino worked as a Refugee Health Coordinator for the County of San Diego, and before immigrating to San Diego as a refugee in 1999, Paulino had served as a United Nations Volunteer in the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Nairobi, Kenya.Also this Sunday, November 13th, at 10:00am there will be a special one time Holiday Grief Class. The holiday season is anything but festive when we are grieving the loss of someone or something. If your heavy heart has you wanting to skip over Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's, join Pastor Scott and others for this class upstairs in room LC3The ongoing discussion on Science and Faith will continue on November 17th. Guest Speaker Jim Brailean, PhD in Electrical Engineering, talks about his faith journey. College and Post-Graduate Students invited to dinner at 7pm. Lecture and discussion (open to everyone) at 7:45pm in Fellowship Hall.