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Global Refugee Forum 2023: Meaningful participation of refugees?
Susan Fratzke and Hannes Einsporn‘s article underscores the significance of refugee participation in policy decisions, especially during the 2023 Global Refugee Forum (GRF): “The lack of participation of refugees and their organisations in how policies are made and programs are designed and delivered is an important barrier to more effective, efficient, and legitimate solutions”. At Upinion, we’re committed…
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CID Conference Wellington 2023
🌟 Feeling inspired after Upinion’s first Council for International Development (CID) Conference experience in Wellington 🌟 The discussions on innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity were particularly thought-provoking. It’s clear that these are not just buzzwords but cornerstones of real, meaningful progress. As Upinion, we are dedicated to playing our part in these vital areas. Read more in CID’s…
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Engaging with Communities Affected by Crisis: 10 Do’s and Don’ts Based on Upinion’s Experiences
📢 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭! Check out our latest blog post on engaging with crisis-affected communities, drawing on insights from Upinion’s extensive experience. Learn 10 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐨’𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, including fostering trust, upholding privacy, and clear communication.
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A successful Triple Nexus approach: perceptions from individuals in Lebanon
‘Triple Nexus’ has found its place as yet another captivating buzzword within the international aid community, governments, and academia. But what does it really mean on the ground? Upinion and partner ALEF act for human rights went straight to the source and engaged in conversations with nearly 500 individuals in Lebanon. Their voices shed light on 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭…
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Political Goals over Moral Obligations: Europe’s Troubled Response in the Mediterranean
🔎 New Blog Alert! ❕ So far this year, the Libyan Coast Guard has intercepted over 5,750 people, often subjecting them to torture, extortion, and sexual abuse in detention centers, as well as more than 1000 people lost their lives or went missing in the Mediterranean sea. Europe’s focus on restrictive measures raises concerns about…
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Policy Brief – Assessing the Current Status of Syrian Refugees in Türkiye
Yesterday marked the first round of the 2023 General Elections in Türkiye, providing citizens with the chance to exercise their democratic right to vote. The political discourse leading up to the elections has taken a concerning turn, with Syrian refugees being scapegoated and even subjected to forced deportations to gain political points and direct voting…
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Putting Syrian Refugees Centre Stage – Refugee Protection Watch
📣 New publication-alert! A recent online conversation with the refugee community highlights that despite the aim of UNHCR to “employ participatory methodologies” and “promote feedback and response systems”, a majority of Syrian refugees in Lebanon do not feel or only feel somewhat included in decision-making processes and feedback mechanisms. Together with partners of the Refugee…
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Refugee Protection Watch’s Call to Action: Making ‘Accountability to Affected Populations’ Reality in Humanitarian Response
Despite increasing commitments and standards to the notion of ‘Accountability to Affected Populations’, its implementation has been proven challenging for the aid sector’s prominent actors. This is no exception for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, as Upinion’s engagement with Syrian refugees in Lebanon clearly illustrates a disconnect between people’s perceptions and the humanitarian organisation’s intentions to…
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HNPW 2023: Real-time engagement of Upinion’s community members
We are excited that our Syrian community from Lebanon has the chance to participate real-time during the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW) and have a seat at the table about this urgent matter. We are looking forward to a meaningful participation! Let this be one of many to come ✨More information on the event…
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Field trip in Lebanon: meeting youth in Qaa!
Upinion’s team is currently on a field trip in Lebanon – one of the countries where it has a large, active online community. Our conversations with youth, refugee, and women-led organisations, representing all nationalities and from all over Lebanon, have been providing us with valuable feedback on our online platform, the topics that are being…