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
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
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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