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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Global Refugee Forum 2023

09 January 2024 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Proposed by Andrew Mitchell Con Sutton Coldfield

Asylum & Refugees

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK announced 15 pledges at the second Global Refugee Forum in Geneva.
  • The UK's commitments aim to align with the four objectives of the Global Compact on Refugees.
  • The UK plans to maintain momentum by fulfilling its pledges and encouraging other countries to contribute.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the outcomes of the second Global Refugee Forum (GRF) held on December 13-15, 2023, in Geneva and outlines the UK's commitments to support refugees.

Action requested

The UK announced 15 pledges aligned with the four objectives of the Global Compact on Refugees and commits to maintaining momentum by fulfilling its own pledges while ensuring all countries contribute to supporting refugees.

Key facts

  • The second GRF was co-hosted by UNHCR and the Government of Switzerland in Geneva from December 13-15, 2023.
  • Over 4,000 representatives from various backgrounds attended the forum, with more than 10,000 individuals participating online from 120 countries.
  • The UK delegation included two refugee representatives and UK officials; Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Edinburgh, highlighted the UK’s co-sponsorship on education and gender equality.
  • Four objectives of the Global Compact on Refugees were reaffirmed: ease pressures on host countries, enhance refugee self-reliance, expand access to third country solutions, and support conditions for return in safety and dignity.
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