On World Refugee Day, a global working group released a draft of the "Independent Declaration on the Right of Refugees and Others Experiencing Displacement or Statelessness to Participate in Decisions that Affect Them." From the news release: "This landmark document is a tool for ensuring that participation goes beyond gestures. It complements and reinforces commitments that governments and others have made to advance participation in recent years, including through the Global Compact on Refugees and pledges made at the United Nations Global Refugee Forum. Aiming to provide legal clarity, the draft Independent Declaration offers practical guidance on how States, UNHCR and other authorities must engage displaced and stateless people in decisions that shape their futures."
Drafts of the document can be accessed here.
For more information, watch this introductory video. Feedback can be shared via a virtual consultation on 9 July 2025 and/or submitted via email or this anonymous form until 20 August 2025.
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