Global Refugee Forum

About the Global Refugee Forum

Held every four years, the Global Refugee Forum is the world’s largest international gathering on refugees.

It brings together UN Member States, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, academia, refugee-led organizations and displaced and stateless people, with the aim of discussing and finding solutions to the challenges faced by refugees and their host communities. In doing so, it reflects the belief that lasting solutions for refugees must involve everyone in society and be guided by those directly affected. 

The Forum was established to support the practical implementation of the Global Compact on Refugees. The Compact, which seeks to transform the way the world responds to refugee situations, has four primary objectives: 

• Easing pressure on host countries;
• Enhancing opportunities for self-reliance;
• Expanding access to third-country solutions; and
• Supporting the conditions in countries of origin for the safe and dignified return of those who have fled.

What happens at a Global Refugee Forum?

Each Forum is an opportunity for countries to take stock of progress made toward achieving the goals of the Compact and pledge further contributions. It is also an opportunity to share good practices and to consider the challenges and opportunities ahead.