Author: Christina Thompson

In this issue of our quarterly advocacy blog, we want to briefly unpack some key features of the newly adopted international consensus document, the Pact for the Future, that was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 22-23 September 2024. We also make some observations on its impact on the future of advocacy in relation…

We live in a global political order strained by multiple crises and/or drivers of vulnerability. Key among such crises are increased instances of armed conflicts in various parts of the world, which are giving rise to an ever-increasing number of displaced persons. UNHCR’s annual flagship report, Global Trends, presents another disheartening picture on the state…

This World Refugee Week, as we confront staggering statistics and stories of displacement from across the globe, we are challenged to imagine a way forward and to consider how to adequately respond to the unprecedented numbers of displaced people, each one representing devastating individual experiences The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported a…

The first refugee-led organisation network that Cohere was involved with was called the Refugee Grassroots Network, a small group of refugee-led organisations (RLOs) based in Kampala, which was founded in 2012 and operated until around three years later. The main aim of the group was for RLOs in Kampala to swap notes, share ideas, build…

Last December, members from the Cohere team travelled to Geneva, Switzerland for the Global Refugee Forum. Unfortunately, ALL of the refugee leaders who we partner with were declined visas. Read our Advocacy team’s thoughts and reflections on the impact of these barriers to inclusion. Three months after the conclusion of the second edition of the Global…

Join Cohere at the R-Space, Geneva Impact Hub, for a one hour in-person interactive workshop about the internal adjustments organizations need to do to enable meaningful participation and refugee leadership. There is growing encouragement for refugee response organizations to embark on an ‘internal learning journey’, where we learn what we need to do to promote…

Every year, on August 19th, the world comes together to celebrate World Humanitarian Day, honoring the spirit of solidarity and compassion that drives individuals and organisations to alleviate the suffering of those caught in the midst of crises. This day not only recognises the invaluable contributions of frontline responders but also serves as a poignant…

Charitable organisations play a critical role in responding to crises and alleviating the suffering of millions around the world. However, as the world continues to evolve, it is becoming evident that the sector needs to be transformed to effectively address the complex challenges of the 21st century. We want to explore the reasons behind this…

World Refugee Day serves as a reminder of the courage, resilience, and struggles faced by millions of refugees worldwide. As global citizens, it is our responsibility to extend a helping hand and create a welcoming environment for those forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, or natural disasters. On this World Refugee Day,…

The crisis in Sudan is still worsening everyday. Here are three ways you can take action. On the 15th April 2023, violence broke out in Sudan’s capital Khartoum between the country’s army and a paramilitary group called the Rapid Support Forces. The situation has continued to escalate and has spread to areas across the country,…