Events

Past Event

Mobilizing Action Toward the Global Compact on Refugees

November 13, 2023
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
America/New_York
International Affairs Building, 420 W. 118 St., New York, NY 10027 Room 407

A discussion with Gillian Triggs, assistant high commissioner for protection with UNHCR, the United Nations refugee agency

Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. EST

407 Intl Affairs Building, Columbia University & Online

Register for In-Person or Online

 

Join the Committee on Forced Migration and Columbia School for International and Public Affairs 

In December 2023, the world will come together for the Global Refugee Forum to take stock and expand its commitments towards implementing the UN's Global Compact on Refugees. 

 Hear an inside perspective from Gillian Triggs, UNHCR's Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, on how global trends, norms, and partnerships are shaping the way forward for refugees.

In this discussion with Kian Tajbakhsh, Senior Advisor for the Committee on Forced Migration, and Daniel Naujoks, Director of International Organization & UN Studies at Columbia School of International and Public Affairs, you will learn about:

  • New developments in global displacement & refugee protection
  • Multi-stakeholder partnerships & innovative solutions
  • Progress made & challenges ahead with the Global Compact
  • Ways you can get involved & make an impact

Register for In-Person or Online

 

The Committee on Forced Migration focuses on providing an institution-wide space to advance discourse, both internal and public, on forced migration-related inquiries and engagement. 

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Contact Information

Marika Olsen
(212) 851-4001