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On September 28, 2023, the first ever Refugee-led Conference was held at Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya. Our very own, Rai Friedman, was invited as the Rapporteur for the Voices Rising Conference to document the historic event and to capture recommendations provided at the conference to improve the lived experiences of refugees in Kakuma.

Article

Want to learn more about how Migration Governance is the Key to Sustainability?

By creating and implementing policies, laws and frameworks which specifically integrate refugees and asylum seekers, it will benefit the individual, the host country, the country of origin, and the global GDP.

Podcast

Season 2, Episode 3: US Immigration Policies Make Life Impossible for Migrants

This week, Rai Friedman was joined by Vicki Gaubeca, the Associate Director, US Immigration and Border Policy at Human Rights Watch. The two discuss the history of US Immigration policies, the current political realm centred around the US-Mexican border, US detention centres and its role at the border, the migrant crisis, and so much more.

Statement on Israel-Palestine Conflict

GRD Community Spotlight

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Flipping the Narrative: How an ID Card Shapes a Refugees' Life by Adior Ibrahim featured in the New Humanitarian. Learn about the barriers refugees in Kenya face in obtaining ID & Documentation, and how it impacts their everyday lives.

Adior is a South Sudanese refugee living in Nairobi, Kenya, and the diversity equity and inclusion programme assistant at Cohere, an NGO.

From the Sector

Why the International Community is Failing Urban Refugees

• In this article, author Lucy Earle debunks the four myths associated with protracted displacement, and explores the potential negative outcomes of transforming refugee camps into settlements. Will this achieve self-reliance and socio-economic well-being for refugees? Read the article now

Looking to Hire a Policy & Advocacy Specialist?

Rai Friedman is a Social Impact Consultant who specializes in Policy and Advocacy as it relates to Refugee and Human Rights Issues.

Services Rai can provide:

• Support in the development and implementation of advocacy strategies to promote relevant issues, coordinate campaigns including public awareness & education initiatives
• Conduct research and gather data to inform advocacy efforts and policy recommendations, prepare policy briefs, reports, and other materials to support advocacy efforts

Some of Rai's current projects:

• Rapporteur for Voices Rising: Refugee-led Solutions Conference 2023 at Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya
• Thought leader on Illuminem for refugee related issues
• Podcast Consultant with Connected Learning in Crisis Consortium (CCLC), Coordinated by UNHCR and the University of Geneva

Get in touch with her to learn more about her services [email protected]