Global Refugee-Led Network
International non-governmental organization
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The Global Refugee-Led Network (GRN), previously known as the Network for Refugee Voices, is an international not for profit organization that organizes advocacy between local and national refugee organizations.[1][2]
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| Abbreviation | GRN |
|---|---|
| Formation | 6 April 2022 |
| Type | A refugee led Non-governmental organization |
| Purpose | Organizing and representing the voice of local and national refugee organizations |
| Headquarters | UK |
| Website | globalrefugeenetwork |
Mandate and structure
The Global Refugee-Led Network work to make sure that United Nations and other global decision makers are well informed by the voices of refugees.[2]
GPN is organized around six global regions: Africa, Middle East and North Africa, South America, North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe.[2] A representative for each of the six regions form a steering committee.[2] According to a report from the European Council on Refugees and Exiles on the status of refugee-led community organisations (RCOs) published in December 2020[3] the majority in the European Union are voluntary grassroots organisations (VGOs).[4]
History
The Global Refugee-Led Network was previously known as the Network for Refugee Voices.[2]
The Global Refugee-Led Network participated in the first ever United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Global Refugee Forum in 2019.[5][6]
Activities
The GPN hosts refugee summits to contribute to the UNHCR Global Refugee Forum and collaborates with the UNHCR's Global Youth Advisory Council.[1] GPN was described as "one of the most influential actors" pushing for participation in the Global Refugee Forum by Refugees International in 2019.[1]
On 8 April 2020, the GPN hosted a global conference with over 100 refugee leaders and called for greater inclusion of refugees in policy making.[7][8]