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📣 Call for Papers: 2026 Evidence to Policy Symposium. #IGAD invites submissions for the 2026 Evidence to Policy Symposium on Advancing Refugee Economic Inclusion in East Africa, taking place 11–12 November 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. Researchers, practitioners, policy analysts, refugee-led organisations, and institutions are invited to submit papers or abstracts on: 💰 Financial Inclusion & Micro-enterprises 💼 Jobs, Labour Markets & Skills Development 📅 Deadline: 30 June 2026 🔗 Submit: rebuild.rescue.org/research-sympo… 📘 Learn more: igad.int/callforpapersr… 👉 Share your research. Shape policy. Drive impact. #RisingWithIGAD #OneRegionOneFuture

𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐈𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐌𝐑𝐅 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 #IGAD participated in the Second International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) 2026 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, highlighting regional migration priorities and challenges affecting the IGAD region. During the Forum, IGAD advocated for a route-based implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, with emphasis on migrant protection, addressing root causes of migration, and strengthening regional cooperation. IGAD also joined @BMZ, @DjiboutiIom and @ilo in a side event promoting the importance of reliable and disaggregated migration data for evidence-based policymaking. On the sidelines of the Forum, IGAD met with RefugePoint to strengthen cooperation on advancing refugees’ economic inclusion and self-reliance. At the close of IMRF 2026, IGAD reaffirmed the importance of regional platforms in advancing shared migration priorities and coordinated action.

🎗️Empowering Women, Advancing IGAD Migration Policy, Connecting Communities 🗓️8-10 December, 2025 | Busia, Kenya/Uganda Border. Informal women traders & customs officials from Moyale/Moyale (Ethiopia-Kenya Border) are on a learning exchange visit to the Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP) to learn best practices, share challenges, and design solutions that protect the rights of women traders and strengthen safer cross-border trade. The visit aims to address operational, regulatory, and coordination challenges of informal women traders at the Moyale OSBP by drawing lessons from the Busia OSBP’s coordination and trade facilitation practices. With Kenya and Uganda immigration and customs authorities on board, this visit aims at creating a strong platform for dialogue and collaboration. The learning visit is organized under the Strengthening IGAD Migration Policy Implementation (SIMPI) Intervention. #IGADMigration #HumanRightsDay. #NoExcuse and #ACTtoEndViolence

#IGADMigration 📌The 4-day #IGAD – #GIZ mission under the Strengthening IGAD Migration Policy Implementation (SIMPI) Initiative, successfully concluded along the #Ethiopia - #Kenya cross-border area. 🤝This mission culminated in signing of joint agreements and official launch of the Moyale Cross-Border Technical Working Groups (TWGs) focused on Health, Education, and Women’s Trade, in the presence of local and regional leaders. ⚖️The initiative seeks to promote cross-border cooperation by addressing systemic vulnerabilities in public health, improving capacity in education service delivery, and supporting women traders’ economic empowerment. These efforts will be managed through the IGAD Cross-Border Facilitation Office in Moyale.

#IGADMigration IGAD is conducting a #4days monitoring visit at Ethiopia – Kenya Cross border, as part of the SIMPI Initiative, designed to strengthen migration policy implementations efforts at the Kenya-Ethiopia Cross Borderlands of Moyale Moyale within the Marsabit Moyale IGAD Cluster. The monitoring visit aims to; ✅Raise awareness of the Moyale Cross Border Facilitation Unit among IGAD colleagues and management, ✅Engage local authorities in Moyale (Ethiopia and Kenya), ✅Discuss the dynamics and needs of informal women traders, and ✅Interact with local coordination structures, including the Peace Committee, project beneficiaries, the Local Community Steering Committee, and the local migration network. 1/2

Meaningful, sustainable change for people forced to flee needs bold collaboration. At the @IGADsecretariat Learning Exchange 🇪🇹, @RefugeesAfrica's Anna Guant highlighted how private sector engagement can boost jobs & self-reliance for #refugees, returnees & host communities.

Pleased to receive H.E. Ambassador Heike Fuller, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Djibouti and accredited to IGAD. We held discussions on shared priorities including peace and security, migration, and climate resilience. Germany remains an important partner in promoting sustainable development and regional stability across the IGAD region.

📢 IGAD to Host 4th Scientific Conference on Migration and Displacement The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is set to convene the 4th IGAD Scientific Conference on Migration and Displacement, bringing together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from across the region and beyond. The conference provides a unique platform to present cutting-edge research, share evidence-based policy insights, and foster collaboration on key issues affecting mobility in the IGAD region. 📍Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 📅 May 19-21, 2025 🧑‍🔬 Theme: Migration, Displacement, and Urbanisation: Implications for Sustainable Development. Stay tuned as we explore solutions that shape inclusive, sustainable, and human-centred responses to migration and displacement. Read more: igad.int/igad-to-conven… Conference Landing Page: igad.int/4th-scientific… @IGADHealthS #MigrationMatters #IGADScientificConference #ResearchForPolicy #DisplacementSolutions

The Congolese request for female representation in the panel of peace facilitators has been granted by the joint SADC-EAC summit. ex-Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde has been appointed to the team of former African leaders tasked with mediating peace in the DRC.

Frank discussions on key challenges around migration, cross border informal trade, security in Moyale. Solutions come from the cross border communities.

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Invigorating exchanges with govts, RECs, partners & refugees themselves on accelerating #private sector investments in refugee hosting areas. Great energy & drive to build on successes, seize opportunities & help our sisters & brothers contribute economically & thrive.

In pictures - IGAD migration works towards improving cross border youth and women livelihood and enhancing peace

📝 Call for Abstracts! IGAD invites researchers, academics, and policymakers to submit abstracts for the 4th Scientific Conference on Migration and Displacement, taking place from 7th to 9th April 2025. This year's theme: "Migration, Displacement and Urbanisation: Implications for Sustainable Development.” Submit abstracts under the following Sub-themes; 1⃣ Drivers and Root Causes 2⃣ Urban Governance and Policy 3⃣ Socio-Economic Integration 4⃣ Financing, Investment and Innovation 5⃣ Data 🗓️ Deadline for Submission of abstracts: 25th November 2024 Visit: igad.int/4thscientificc… for submission details and to participate. Join us in shaping sustainable futures. #Migration #Displacement #Urbanisation #SustainableDevelopment

Moyale cross border discussions with local authorities and IGAD supported milk cooperatives underscored the prevailing peace due to IGAD migration interventions

In Moyale for cross border discussions with local authorities and communities on migration issues

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My aspiration to join university was once halted. Despite earning a good grade in secondary school back in 2015 that could have secured me a spot, fate had other plans. After completing my secondary education, I had to wait at least four years to enroll in university. But today, I am a graduate, holding a Bachelor's degree in Journalism & Media Studies, Second Class Honors Upper Division, from the University of Nairobi. It hasn’t been an easy journey—like many other refugees, I faced numerous challenges.... Read my Full reflection here 👇linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…