The Global Refugee Forum 2023 will be the opportunity to build on the progress made by States and stakeholders towards the implementation of the Global Compact on RefugeesOpens in new window and the related pledgesOpens in new window and initiativesOpens in new window announced since the first Forum in 2019Opens in new window.

Six states, Colombia, France, Japan, Jordan, Niger and Uganda, together with UNHCR will co-convene the ForumOpens in new window. Co-hosted by Switzerland and UNHCR, the Forum will take place in Geneva from 13 to 15 December 2023, with an advance day for side events on 12 December 2023.

The Forum is envisaged to facilitate the announcement of concrete pledges and contributions, and consider opportunities, challenges, and ways in which burden- and responsibility-sharing in support of the objectives of the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR) can be enhanced.

More information on the event, including the draft programmeOpens in new window, frequently asked questionsOpens in new window, and concept noteOpens in new window, are available on UNHCR’s websiteOpens in new window.