Changing the Narrative: Photo Exhibition Showcases Migrant, Refugee Entrepreneurship
IOM
Art Summer Camp for Youth in Niger
For the past 11 years, the and have invited youth filmmakers to submit short videos exploring the topics of migration, diversity, social inclusion, and the prevention of xenophobia. This year, received a record number of entries from 68+ countries. the taking place 13 November 10:00am-1:00pm (ECOSOC Chamber, NY).
The (IASC) aim to assist humanitarian actors, governments and affected communities to coordinate, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate essential actions for the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in all sectors and phases of humanitarian action. The Guidelines are a key contribution to the Disability Inclusion Strategy launched by the Secretary-General last June.
The Game of Life
In 2012, Hamma was preparing for his high school exams in northern Mali. It had already been years since he had left his family and village to pursue his education elsewhere in the region. At the time, the stirrings of civil war were taking shape. Following several attacks, Hamma headed for the region’s capital, Gao, but his family had already made the 15-km-walk to the border with Niger. At their request, he left for Niger joining his parents and 7 siblings at ’s refugee camp. Many twists and turns later, Hamma obtained his degree and 6 months ago, he began working with as a . This is .
A Century of Migration in One Man’s Lifetime
is a global initiative focusing on the resilience and strength of those affected by forced migration due to climate change.
Ukraine: A Child’s First Year of School, During a Sixth Year of Conflict