A Conversation on Best Practices for Engaging with Refugee Leaders: Centering Displaced People in Policy Advocacy

For too long, people who have experienced displacement have been absent from the policy tables and discussions that affect their lives. But more frequently, advocates, policymakers, members of the media, and others are collaborating with refugee leaders to inform and drive their work forward. This is a positive development. And ultimately it makes for more authentic and impactful work. But these engagements must be rooted in equal and meaningful partnership.

Refugee Congress, Church World Service and the Refugee Advocacy Lab hosted a conversation on 10 Best Practices for Engaging with Refugee Leaders, a new guide created by refugee leaders from our network to help organizations more meaningfully partner with refugee leaders and engage with trauma-informed storytelling.

Introduction:
Nga Vuong-Sandoval, Refugee Congress

Moderator:
Adamou Mohamed, Church World Service

Panelists:
Dauda Sesay, Refugee Congress

Myra Dahgaypaw, Refugee Congress