TMK AND GRN MENA CHAPTER - TURKIYE AND MENA REGIONAL CONSULTATION

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TMK AND GRN MENA CHAPTER - TURKIYE AND MENA REGIONAL CONSULTATION - GLOBAL REFUGEE FORUM (English)

In 2019, the first Global Refugee Forum (GRF) was held in Geneva on 17-18 December. It followed the affirmation of the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR), an international agreement that intends to provide the framework for a more predictable, equitable and supportive response to refugee situations. The 2019 GRF was the largest-ever gathering on refugee issues, bringing together around 3,000 participants from governments, international organisations, civil society, (I)NGOs, the private sector, and academia, and generated over 1,400 pledges across a broad range of areas, including protection, education, livelihoods, and responsibility sharing.

From 13-15 December 2023, the second GRF will be held in Geneva at the ministerial level, co-hosted by UNHCR and Switzerland and co-convened by Colombia, France, Japan, Jordan, Niger and Uganda. Like the first GRF and the HLOM, the 2023 GRF will be an opportunity to build on the progress made by governments and other stakeholders towards the implementation of the GCR and the pledges and initiatives previously announced.

The Refugee Council of Turkey (TMK) and the Global Refugee-Led Network (GRN) MENA Chapter are convening a regional consultation on refugee priorities ahead of the Global Refugee Forum (GRF), which will take place in Geneva from 13-15 December 2023, to ensure that the perspectives of refugees and host communities are reflected in the discussions at the GRF and that the policy priorities are rooted in the priorities and needs of affected communities.

This short online survey is an important part of this consultation process. It is designed to create a snapshot of views on the issues refugees are facing and recommendations for addressing them. This survey will be live until Thursday 26 October 2023. All responses received will be analyzed by the TMK and GRN MENA team to produce an initial snapshot of respondents’ policy priorities and will feed into the regional consultation meeting to be held on Tuesday, 7 November, as well as discussions to take place at the GRF.

For more information on the TMK/GRN MENA Chapter regional consultation process for the GRF, please contact: [multecikonseyi2016@gmail.com] or [info@grnmena.org].

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey and share your views.

What is your name?

What is your email address?

What is your gender? *

Male

Female

Other

I'd rather not say

In what country are you based? *

What is the name of the organization that you work for?

How would you describe the organization that you work for? *

Community-based organization

Neighborhood association

Refugee-led organization

Women's organization

Refugee-led women's organization

Professional association

Media organization

Academic institution (e.g. university, college, etc.)

Think tank

Labor union

National non-governmental organization

International non-governmental organization

International institution (e.g. UN, World Bank, etc.)

Governmental organization (including municipalities)

Private sector

Other:

What are the three most important policy areas that are negatively impacting refugees and need improvement in the country in which you work or are based?
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Ability to claim asylum in the country of residence (i.e. the country in which a refugee is currently)1

Ability to cross international borders to seek safety

Protection against involuntary or forced return, or refoulement

Access to adequate, safe and dignified reception conditions

Access to services that meet essential needs, including water and sanitation, food, shelter, health care (including reproductive and sexual health and psychosocial support) , education and protection

Recognition of legal status and access to relevant documentation

Access to birth registration and relevant documentation

Physical safety and protection

Gender-based violence

Xenophobia and discrimination

Access to legal employment opportunities

Women’s access to employment opportunities

Safe and dignified working conditions

Child labour

Access to education

Quality of education

Access to health services

Quality of health services

Access to safe and adequate shelter

Access to water and sanitation

Access to humanitarian assistance

Access to legal services and protection

Language barrier

Access to durable solutions (local integration, voluntary repatriation and resettlement)

Addressing root causes of displacement

Social cohesion and harmony with host communities

Other:

Required

Please provide an explanation for why these are the most important policy areas.
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Which issues impacting refugees do you think are least well addressed by national governments and international policymakers?
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What can be done to ensure that these priorities are better addressed?
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Are you or your organization engaged or planning to engage in the Global Refugee Forum being organized by UNHCR between 13-15 December 2023?
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Yes

If yes, in what ways?
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Sending written contributions

Attending a meeting/consultation

Producing a policy brief/statement/other document relating to the priorities concerning refugees

Participating in influencing or advocacy activities

Discussing the issue with the responsible national governance institutions (such as ministries, general directorates for migration and refugees etc)

Not applicable (N/A)

Other:

Required

If no, then why not? *

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