Welcome to the Tuesday edition of The Daily Discourse. And this morning we focus on the global refugee situation following the marking of World Refugee Day on Saturday. This year's observance coincided with the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, with UNHCR using the occasion to call for renewed support for the right to seek asylum under the theme, "Until Everyone is Safe." Peter Ndoro spoke to refugee-related developments, we're joined by UNHCR Global Spokesperson Eujin Byun in Geneva

 

 

Welcome to the Tuesday edition of The Daily Discourse. And this morning we focus on the global refugee situation following the marking of World Refugee Day on Saturday. This year's observance coincided with the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, with UNHCR using the occasion to call for renewed support for the right to seek asylum under the theme, "Until Everyone is Safe." Peter Ndoro spoke to refugee-related developments, we're joined by UNHCR Global Spokesperson Eujin Byun in Geneva
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UNHCR Marks Refugee Convention Milestone With Renewed Call to Protect Asylum Rights

Burundi's President Évariste Ndayishimiye is in the DRC for a state visit. He is expected to meet DRC President Félix Tshisekedi and the two heads of states will discuss the worsening security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and regional efforts to stabilize the conflict-hit region. To discuss this, we spoke to Burundian Journalist, Bob Rugurika

Burundi's President &Eacute;variste Ndayishimiye is in the DRC for a state visit. He is expected to meet DRC President F&eacute;lix Tshisekedi and the two heads of states will discuss the worsening security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and regional efforts to stabilize the conflict-hit region. To discuss this, we spoke to Burundian Journalist, Bob Rugurika

Burundi and DRC Leaders Hold Talks on Regional Security and Eastern Congo Crisis

As we continue our conversation on World Refugee Day, we turn our focus to the African continent, which hosts over one-third of the world's forced migrants. This year's commemorations come as the continent tries to navigate the complex realities of those seeking asylum, while balancing state border policies with human rights. For more on the continent's refugee landscape, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Sharon Ekambaram, she is the Head of the Refugee and Migrant Rights Programme at Lawyers for Human Rights

 

 

As we continue our conversation on World Refugee Day, we turn our focus to the African continent, which hosts over one-third of the world's forced migrants. This year's commemorations come as the continent tries to navigate the complex realities of those seeking asylum, while balancing state border policies with human rights. For more on the continent's refugee landscape, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Sharon Ekambaram, she is the Head of the Refugee and Migrant Rights Programme at Lawyers for Human Rights
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Africa Hosts One-Third of World's Forced Migrants Amid Growing Refugee Protection Challenges

African civil society organisations, legal experts, grassroots movements and government representatives will gather in Johannesburg, South Africa this week for the 8th Session of Africa's Regional Binding Treaty Indaba. The gathering is aimed at strengthening the continent's position in negotiations for a legally binding United Nations treaty on business and human rights. Scheduled for 24 and 25 June, the two-day gathering will be hosted by the Alternative Information and Development Centre (AIDC), the Centre for Applied Legal Studies (CALS), and Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR). Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Phyllia Ngoatje from the Lawyers for Human Rights

 

 

African civil society organisations, legal experts, grassroots movements and government representatives will gather in Johannesburg, South Africa this week for the 8th Session of Africa's Regional Binding Treaty Indaba. The gathering is aimed at strengthening the continent's position in negotiations for a legally binding United Nations treaty on business and human rights. Scheduled for 24 and 25 June, the two-day gathering will be hosted by the Alternative Information and Development Centre (AIDC), the Centre for Applied Legal Studies (CALS), and Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR). Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Phyllia Ngoatje from the Lawyers for Human Rights
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UNHCR Marks Refugee Convention Milestone With Renewed Call to Protect Asylum Rights

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