The theme of this year's event, "small is beautiful," represents the fascination that scientists feel for asteroids when they can get a close look. Two of the speakers include representatives from JAXA's Hayabusa2 and NASA's OSIRIS-REx sample return missions. Asteroid samples already returned to Earth are expected to be shared with viewers.
EVENTS The Asteroid Foundation is hosting its annual series of asteroid-themed panels and talks on Thursday (June 30) in Luxembourg. This year's event will be held in person for the first time in two years and will also be broadcast live for viewers around the world. You can watch it live here on Space.com, courtesy of the Asteroid Foundation, or on the foundation's YouTube, beginning at 11 a.m. local time (5 a.m. EDT; 0900 GMT).
The International Asteroid Day 2022 event will include 37 speakers, including astronauts, researchers, astronomers and engineers. Talks in the series will be moderated by Gianluca Masi of the Virtual Telescope Project; Phil Plait, an astronomer, blogger and author; Stuart Clark, Asteroid Day's Editorial Director; and Patrick Michel, Director of Research at the Center for Scientific Research in France. You can see a full list of speakers(opens in new tab) for the day here.
"Asteroid Day reminds the world of just how important these celestial objects are. They hold the keys to understanding the formation of the solar system, provide stepping stones we will utilize to explore our solar system, and occasionally they hit our planet," Dorin Prunariu, Vice Chair of the Asteroid Foundation and a former chairman of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS), said in a statement(opens in new tab). "We are in an extraordinary time of asteroid research and missions, and every year, our asteroid experts bring new insights and revelations."
On the eve of the International Day of Parliamentarism and the IPU’s 133rd anniversary on 30 June, a snapshot of the state of parliaments and parliamentarians offers mixed results.
According to the latest IPU figures, some parliaments are becoming more representative, with the proportion of MPs who are women and who are young on the increase. However, IPU data also shows that the numbers of functioning parliaments and sitting parliamentarians have decreased slightly.
More women in parliament
The proportion of parliamentarians who are women stands at an all-time high of 26.2%. This compares with 11.3% 27 years ago. According to the IPU’s ranking, five countries now have gender parity or a greater share of women in their lower or single chamber, up from three in 2021. (Mexico and Nicaragua joined Cuba, Rwanda and the United Arab Emirates in 2022). Overall, the Americas region has the highest share of female representation globally, with 34.6% of MPs being women. Latin American countries perform particularly well, with three countries in the top five, often thanks to the critical role played by well-designed quotas. Also, at the highest level of parliamentary representation, 22.3% of Speakers of Parliament are now women, compared with 20.5% in 2020. Leading the way again, the Americas have the highest percentage of women speakers today (31.5%) compared with other regions.
More young people in parliament
In another all-time high, the number of young parliamentarians under 45 years old has also increased – to close to 30%. The number of young parliamentarians under 30 has also nudged up to 2.6%. Norway has the youngest-looking parliament followed by the parliaments of Armenia and Serbia. Obviously, much still has to be done to bring about a true rejuvenation of parliaments.
But fewer functioning parliaments and MPs
However, the IPU also notes that number of parliaments in the world has dropped, albeit slightly, from 193 to 190, with the parliaments of Afghanistan, Myanmar and Sudan no longer functioning.
Consequently, according to the latest IPU figures, the number of sitting parliamentarians in the world has decreased by 4% (1941 MPs) with 44,310 MPs in the world compared with 46,288 this time last year.
This is due largely to the suspension of some parliaments as well as smaller numbers of parliamentarians in temporary parliamentary bodies in countries in transition.
Since the Taliban takeover in August 2021, the bicameral Parliament of Afghanistan has effectively been suspended and its 352 Members of Parliaments are no longer able to meet in the country. Some 200 exiled MPs have continued to hold virtual sessions.
In Myanmar, the military junta which took over in February 2021 has prevented the 664 Members of the two houses of Parliament elected in November 2020 from convening. A group of around 400 of those MPs, the Committee to Represent the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, has continued to operate and participates in IPU meetings.
In Sudan, the bicameral parliament, made up of 492 MPs, was dissolved following a coup d’état in April 2019. A power-sharing deal that was supposed to create a transitional legislative council was set back after another military coup in October 2021.
As well as the suspension of the three above-mentioned parliaments, the decrease in the number of MPs can be explained by other political crises affecting parliaments worldwide.
Following coup d’états and military take-overs in Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mali, the transitional parliaments are made up of fewer parliamentarians than the previous but now dissolved legislatures.
The IPU is also monitoring closely the situation of parliaments in other countries undergoing political crises including Libya, Tunisia and Venezuela.
The IPU Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians is currently supporting a record number of some 700 parliamentarians whose human rights are allegedly being violated, many of them from the countries mentioned above.
Statement by the IPU Secretary General Martin Chungong on International Day of Parliamentarism 2022; June 30th.
Quotes from the IPU leadership
IPU President, Duarte Pacheco, said: “The IPU was founded 133 years ago with the idea that parliamentarians from different countries should come around the table to discuss global challenges. Today, those foundational values have never been so relevant with the world facing war, famine and the climate emergency. Parliamentarians have a key role to play in ensuring that countries work together to find common solutions to those challenges.”
IPU Secretary General, Martin Chungong, said: “There is good and bad news on this world parliament day and the anniversary of the IPU. It’s encouraging to see that parliaments have never been so female and so young. However, we are also seeing democratic backsliding in many countries and parliaments increasingly coming under assault in the process. We are convinced that the more representative and diverse a parliament, the stronger and more resilient it will be for the future. The IPU remains steadfast in its mission to continue strengthening parliaments worldwide.”
PUBLICATIONS
The third Global Parliamentary Report examines public engagement in the work of parliament. The information, findings and recommendations in this report set out a road map for enhanced public engagement by parliaments and parliamentarians, working collaboratively with the community to achieve participatory, inclusive and responsive parliaments.
The International Day of The Tropics 2022 is observed on June 29th with the aims to raise awareness about various challenges that tropical nations face. It's also a day to celebrate the extraordinary diversity of the Tropics. The pandemic have affected almost every aspect of human life, directly through infection and indirectly through border closures and community lockdowns. Follow the conversation with the hashtags #WeAreTheTropicsand #TropicsDay
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Professor Simon Biggs - Vice Chancellor & President, James Cook University Professor Emma McBryde - Professor of Infectious Diseases Modelling and Epidemiology, AITHM, James Cook University Dr Shelley Templeman - Project Manager, State of the Tropics and Principal Research Scientist, TropWATER Ms Ann Penny - Executive Officer, Research, James Cook University.
The tropical region faces several challenges such as climate change, deforestation, logging, urbanisation and demographic changes.On #TropicsDay and every day, join us in celebrating the incredible #biodiversity and cultural diversity of the tropics, which are critical #ForNature and people
Conflict, COVID-19 and climate change have combined to create unprecedented challenges for developing countries. More countries are struggling with rising risks of fragility, conflict and instability; food insecurity; increasing debt vulnerabilities; dropping literacy rates; and the impacts of climate change. Preparing for future crises and strengthening international cooperation are essential to deliver a resilient recovery and a better future for those most in need.
27 June marks the annual celebration of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. Resilient recovery is the focus of this year’s events. We honour the entrepreneurs in societies everywhere as they face the triple threat of Covid, conflict and climate. This is the 5th anniversary of MSME Day, which the UN General Assembly created to build awareness of the contribution of small businesses to job creation, economic growth and thriving communities.
This year, we will focus on how purpose-driven micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and social entrepreneurship are at the center of contributing to inclusive growth, combating inequalities and building back better and stronger, especially during challenging times. Entrepreneurs' adaptability and resilience have aided in responding to economic shocks, increasing the participation of women, youth and other disadvantaged groups part in the local, national and global economy. Follow the conversation with the hastags #MSMEDAY22, #27june.
Strengthen awareness and capacities of policymakers on challenges and approaches to support MSMEs in the face of disruptions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, climate crisis and conflicts.
Contribute to global debates on MSMEs as key stakeholders for a sustainable, resilient and inclusive recovery, with a focus on youth, women, migrants, and refugees.
Create space for actions, recommendations, and practical tools to create more targeted policies and measures, including for a sustainable, inclusive and sustainable recovery, economic equity, and opportunities for MSMEs, especially for women and youth-owned MSMEs and sustainable MSMEs.
Human rights experts from the three UN anti-torture mechanisms* have urged States members to provide the necessary material and legal conditions to enable health personnel to assess, report and document torture, cruel or inhumane treatment. On the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, they issued the following joint statement emphasising the vital functions of healthcare professionals in preventing and punishing acts of torture and supporting victims:
“Medical and healthcare professionals have a critical role to play in preventing and holding States accountable for torture and rehabilitating torture survivors.
General practitioners, forensic doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals are often the first to detect signs of torture through their daily contact with patients or when certifying deaths. As they can closely inspect and observe the physical and mental conditions of people deprived of liberty, they are in an important position to prevent and report any form of torture and to provide health care to the victims.
To effectively prevent torture, a holistic approach is needed as it gives practitioners insight into the effects of torture upon individuals, their families and communities, a knowledge to deal with these effects and a duty to address this gross human rights violation.
Victims of torture have a right to full rehabilitation, as stated in Article 14 of the Convention against Torture. Healthcare professionals are essential in restoring and repairing the harm suffered by victims.
On this International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, we recall that Member States should provide all necessary material and legal conditions for health personnel to fulfil their professional responsibilities. Unequivocal support and specialised training are of paramount importance. In particular, States should guarantee that all persons deprived of liberty have access to an independent and confidential medical examination. States parties should also involve health care professionals in developing and implementing anti-torture strategies and policies. In times of armed conflict, medical staff must be protected in all circumstances under customary rules of international humanitarian law.
‘States must ensure that all detainees have medical examinations immediately after arrest. Authorities also need to document and investigate torture and its sequelae in order to prevent its recurrence and to fight impunity,’ said Suzanne Jabbour, Chairperson of the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture. ‘It is fundamental to make perpetrators accountable for their actions and provide justice and rehabilitation to the victims,’ she added.
Documenting torture is often a prerequisite for obtaining justice, asylum, rehabilitation and care and can be therapeutic in acknowledging victims’ experiences. The Manual on the Effective Investigation and Documentation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (The Istanbul Protocol), initially published in 2001, provides international guidelines and standards for documentation. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights will launch a revised version of the Manual at the end of June to include a new chapter on the role of health professionals in documenting cases of torture and the importance of high-quality medical findings as evidence in criminal and administrative proceedings. It also guides States to fulfil their treaty obligations under the Convention against Torture and as a jus cogens norm of international law. States parties are encouraged to widely disseminate the revised version amongst healthcare professionals, law-enforcement officials and judicial personnel.
‘Medical professionals are also responsible for reporting the abuse they witness and assisting victims without any undue pressure or reprisals. The Committee against Torture often recommends that the States parties eliminate risks of reprisals and ensure protection to the health practitioners. The Committee also routinely refers to the Istanbul Protocol to guide the States parties on conducting effective torture investigations and gathering evidence to establish redress for victims,’ said Claude Heller, Chairperson of the Committee against Torture.
In the report on the role of forensic and medical sciences in the investigation and prevention of torture and other ill-treatment, the former Special Rapporteur on Torture underlined the necessity of maintaining a close cooperation between health and legal professions for an effective investigation of alleged cases of torture. It is also important to establish clear documentation procedures for the incidence of torture that could serve as valid evidence in court to ensure accountability.
‘At the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture, we have witnessed the life-altering and often chronic consequences of torture on survivors’ mental and physical health that can be transmitted across generations. The need for immediate and long-term specialised health care and psychosocial rehabilitation are essential to overcoming trauma and rebuilding connections. We express our profound admiration for healthcare professionals who provide services to survivors and sometimes risk their own safety in situations of shrinking civic space or armed conflict,’ said Lawrence Mute, Chairperson of the Fund.
For healthcare professionals to fully embrace their essential role in preventing torture and contributing to accountability and redress, States should ensure the necessary education and training for health professionals and medical students.
Health professionals have a special responsibility to share experiences and information about the health consequences of torture, including the destructive character of the practice on victims’ health, its damage to the broader community and requirements to help overcome trauma to reconstruct their lives.”
The members shall be chosen from among persons of high moral character, having proven professional experience in the field of the administration of justice, in particular criminal law, prison or police administration, or in the various fields relevant to the treatment of persons deprived of their liberty. In the composition of the Subcommittee due consideration shall be given to equitable geographic distribution and to the representation of different forms of civilization and legal systems of the States Parties. In this composition consideration shall also be given to balanced gender representation on the basis of the principles of equality and non-discrimination. The members of the Subcommittee on Prevention shall serve in their individual capacity, shall be independent and impartial and shall be available to serve the Subcommittee Prevention efficiently, as per articles five to 10 of the Optional Protocol.
This year’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking shines a spotlight on the impact of drug challenges in health and humanitarian crises.
Conflicts, climate disasters, forced displacement and grinding poverty create fertile ground for drug abuse — with COVID-19 making a bad situation even worse. At the same time, people living through humanitarian emergencies are far less likely to have access to the care and treatment they need and deserve.
Meanwhile, criminals are profiting from people’s misery, with cocaine production at record highs, and a five-fold increase in seizures of methamphetamines and a near-quadrupling of amphetamine seizures over the last decade.
On this International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, we renew our commitment to ending this scourge and supporting those who fall victim to it.
This includes non-discriminatory policy solutions centred around people, health and human rights, underpinned by strengthened international cooperation to curb the illicit drug trade and hold accountable those who profit from human misery.
We must also strengthen science-based treatment and support services for drug users, and treat them as victims who need treatment rather than punishment, discrimination and stigma — including treatment for those living with infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS and hepatitis.
We cannot allow the world’s drug problem to further shadow the lives of the tens of millions of people living through humanitarian crises.
On this important day, let us commit to lifting this shadow once and for all, and giving this issue the attention and action it deserves.
Every seafarer’s journey is different, but they all face similar challenges. For 2022, the campaign of the Day of the Seafarers, with the theme 'Your voyage - then and now, share your journey’, look at seafarer voyages, what it includes and how has it evolved over time and what remains at the heart of seafarers’ reality.
Every seafarer’s journey is different, but they all face similar challenges. For 2022, the campaign of the Day of the Seafarers, with the theme 'Your voyage - then and now, share your journey’, look at seafarer voyages, what it includes and how has it evolved over time and what remains at the heart of seafarers’ reality. This campaign gives seafarers a chance to share what resonates with them currently, whether it's the crew change crisis being unresolved or the future of technology.
CAMPAIGN: Every seafarer’s journey is different, but they all face similar challenges.
Seafarers are invited to post two photos using the hashtags: one of their first voyage and another of their most recent voyage. We would also like to know what has changed during your maritime voyage. Is shipping greener? Is the technology better? Are you more skilled? What have you learnt?
Supportive organizations, shipping companies and port organizations are also invited to show their appreciation for seafarers by resharing their posts or using the hashtags and discussing the importance of seafarer journeys.
Members of the public are encouraged to post about the many ways in which seafarer journeys benefit their lives (e.g. bringing them food, electronics, medicines, etc.) using the same hashtags.
#SeafarerJourney will be the new hashtag for the 2022 campaign. The exisiting hashtag of #DayOfTheSeafarer can also be used.
United Nations Public Service Day, celebrated on 23 June each year, recognizes the value and virtue of public service to the community; highlights the contribution of public service in the development process; recognizes the work of public servants, and encourages young people to pursue careers in the public sector.
Each year on United Nations Public Service Day, we honour those women and men around the world who proudly dedicate their ideas, innovations and energies to serving their communities and humankind.
As this year’s theme reminds us, public servants are increasingly working shoulder-to-shoulder with a range of local and global partners to drive recovery and sustainable development in their communities
From teaming up with the private sector on technological solutions to enhance public service delivery, to joining forces with civil society groups to better reflect a variety of voices across public policies, programmes and community responses, partnerships are critical to designing and delivering inclusive services.
As we mark this important day, let us celebrate not only the work of public servants worldwide, but their commitment to working in partnership to build a better future for all people.
Taking its lead from the 2022 theme of the United Nations High-level Political Forum (HLPF), the main body for reviewing implementation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, the 2022 UN Public Service Day commemoration, celebrated this year on 22 June, focused on the role of public institutions and public servants in building back better from COVID-19 as they work to meet the 2030 deadline for implementing the Sustainable Development Goals.
The 2022 United Nations Public Service Award winners were announced during the online event by DESA's Under Secretary General Mr. Liu Zhenmin
The Day is an opportunity for action towards achieving full rights and recognition for widows – too long invisible, uncounted and ignored.
A dearth of reliable hard data remains one of the major obstacles to developing the policies and programmes to address the poverty, violence and discrimination suffered by widows. There is a need for more
research and statistics disaggregated by marital status, sex and age, in order to help reveal the incidence of
widow abuse and illustrate the situation of widows.
Furthermore, Governments should take action to uphold their commitments to ensure the rights of widows
as enshrined in international law, including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Even when national laws exist to
protect the rights of widows, weaknesses in the judicial systems of many States compromise how widows’
rights are defended in practice and should be addressed. Lack of awareness and discrimination by judicial
officials can cause widows to avoid turning to the justice system to seek reparations.
Programmes and policies for ending violence against widows and their children, poverty alleviation, education and other support to widows of all ages also need to be undertaken, including in the context of action
plans to accelerate achievement of the Global Goals.
In post-conflict situations, widows should be brought in to participate fully in peacebuilding and reconciliation processes to ensure that they contribute to sustainable peace and security.
Empowering widows through access to adequate healthcare, education, decent work, full participation in
decision-making and public life, and lives free of violence and abuse, would give them a chance to build a
secure life after bereavement. Importantly, creating opportunities for widows can also help to protect their
children and avoid the cycle of inter-generational poverty and deprivation.
The event, entitled, “Ending the World’s Silence on Widows: Opportunities for Leadership around the World,” will be held on Tuesday, June 21. During the event, the speakers, comprised of policymakers and gender advocates from around the world, will discuss opportunities to mainstream widows into social policies, human rights reporting, and business practices. Using the UN Sustainable Development Goals as its framework, the event aims to provide concrete and actionable recommendations across sectors in order to address the needs of widows suffering human rights violations and discrimination in certain parts of the world.
The panel will feature:
High Commissioner Callista Mutharika, Former First Lady of Malawi and widow of former President Bingu wa Mutharika.
The Honourable Baindu Dassama, Minister of Social Welfare of Sierra Leone
Karen Fowler, designer and Co-Founder of Pour Les Femmes
Ms. Heather Ibrahim-Leathers, President of the Global Fund for Widows
and feature Mr. Vikas Khanna, Michelin-starred Chef and Global Goodwill Ambassador for Widows.
Mindful that the solstices and equinoxes symbolize the fertility of the land, agricultural and food production systems, cultural heritage and their millenary traditions; the General Assembly of the United Nations acknowledged that the celebration of those events is an embodiment of the unity of the cultural heritage and centuries-long traditions, and further play a significant role in strengthening the ties among peoples on the basis of mutual respect and the ideals of peace and good-neighborliness. It, therefore, recognized 21 June as the International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice.
The practice of Yoga has persisted through time and across traditions for centuries, and countless people across the world have made it an integral part of their lives. The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented human tragedy. Beyond itsimmediate impact on the physical health, the pandemic also exacerbated psychological suffering and mental health problems, including depression and anxiety, as pandemic related restrictions were introduced in various forms in many countries. It highlighted the need to address the mental health dimension of the pandemic, in addition to the physical health aspects. Multiple studies have confirmed the interdependent mental and physical benefits of yoga.
The meaning of Yoga is most commonly interpreted as a “union” – the union of the mind and the body. But it also signifies the interconnectedness of the human body and spirit to all the elements of the world that surrounds us.
On World Refugee Day, we reflect on the courage and resilience of those fleeing war, violence, and persecution – and we recognize the compassion of those who welcome them. Today, the global refugee population is at a record high.
The war in Ukraine has triggered the largest and fastest displacement in Europe since World War II. Together with the women, children, and men fleeing conflict elsewhere in the world, the total number of forcibly displaced people has reached 100 million – a grim indictment of our times.
This year’s World Refugee Day affirms a fundamental tenet of our common humanity: everyone has the right to seek safety – whoever they are, wherever they come from, and whenever they are forced to flee. International law is clear: The right to seek asylum is a fundamental human right. People escaping violence or persecution must be able to cross borders safely. They must not face discrimination at borders or be unfairly denied refugee status or asylum due to their race, religion, gender, or country of origin. They cannot be forced to return if their lives or freedom would be at risk. And like every human being, they should be treated with respect. But safety is just the first step. Once out of harm’s way, refugees need opportunities. Opportunities to heal, to learn, to work, and to thrive. Opportunities to return home if they so choose, or to rebuild their lives elsewhere, in safety and dignity. Across the world, refugees have brought new life, prosperity, and rich cultural diversity to their host communities. Protecting refugees is a responsibility we all share.
Today, let us pledge to do more for refugees everywhere – and for the countries that host them while themselves facing a cascade of challenges. Let us stand together in solidarity. Let us defend the integrity of the international protection regime. And let us never lose sight of our common humanity.
U.N. Secretary-General.
EVENTS: World Refugee Day 2022 events and festivals will be held in the several UNHCR Headquarters and at United Nations Heaquarters in Geneva and New york. For questions regarding World Refugee Day, please contact hqwrd@unhcr.org
The World Refugee Day observance aims is to step up efforts worldwide to ensure everyone everywhere at any time is able to enjoy the right to health and access high-quality health services that are sensitive to their needs, and appropriate for each person’s culture and needs, without financial impediment. This is key to achieving universal health coverage. If policies that promote the health of refugees and all people on the move are in place, refugees and migrants can contribute to the full and flourishing life of a country and to supporting the economy, culture and a diverse society.
CORE MESSAGESEvery person has the right to seek safety – whoever
they are, wherever they come from, and whenever
they are forced to flee
WHOEVER
Whoever they are, people forced to flee should be treated with
dignity. Anyone can seek protection, regardless of who they
are or what they believe. It is nonnegotiable: seeking safety is a human right.
WHEREVER
Wherever they come from, people forced to flee should be welcomed.
Refugees come from all over the globe. To get out of harm’s way,
they might take a plane, a boat, or travel on foot. What remains
universal is the right to seek safety.
WHENEVER
Whenever people are forced to flee, they have a right to be
protected. Whatever the threat –war, violence, persecution –
everyone deserves protection. Everyone has a right to be safe.
FUNDAMENTALS OF SEEKING SAFETY
1. THE RIGHT TO SEEK ASYLUM
Seeking asylum is a human right. Anyone fleeing persecution, conflict, or human rights
abuses has a right to seek protection in another country.
2. SAFE ACCESS
Borders should remain open to all people forced to flee. Restricting access and closing borders
can make the journey even more dangerous for people seeking safety.
3. NO PUSHBACKS
People can’t be forced to return to a country if their life or freedom would be at risk. This means that countries shouldn’t push anyone back without first evaluating the dangers they would face back home.
4. NO DISCRIMINATION
People should not be discriminated against at borders. All applications for refugee status must
be given fair consideration, regardless of factors like race, religion, gender and country of origin.
5. HUMANE TREATMENT
People forced to flee should be treated with respect and dignity. They are entitled to safe and
dignified treatment like any human being. Among other things, this means keeping families
together, protecting people from traffickers, and avoiding arbitrary detention.
WHAT DOES THIS MATTER!
PROTECTING PEOPLE TO FLEE IS A COLLECTIVE GLOBAL RESPONSABILITY
Countries and communities that receive and host
large numbers of refugees, relative to their national
populations and economies, need steadfast support
and solidarity from the international community.
REACHING SADETY IS JUST A START
Countries and communities that receive and host
large numbers of refugees, relative to their national
populations and economies, need steadfast support
and solidarity from the international community.
Once they are out of harm’s way, people fleeing war or persecution need opportunities to heal, learn, work and thrive – in line with the Refugee Convention and the Global Compact on Refugees. And they need solutions, such as the chance to return home in safety and dignity, to integrate locally, or in the most vulnerable cases to be resettled to a third country.
HEALTH DOES NOT BEHIN OR END AT A COUNTRY'S BORDER
