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The East Africa Acumen Fellowship application is open! Acumen Academy empowers social entrepreneurs to drive lasting transformational change by providing leaders with both the essential hard skills to create scalable solutions to poverty and the critical moral leadership needed to re-imagine and shape a better world. The East Africa Acumen Fellowship brings together a dynamic group of individuals driven by an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to tackling poverty. This transformative program offers the tools, resources, and community needed to amplify their leadership, expand their impact, and drive meaningful change in the region. Women and individuals who identify as or work with Forcibly Displaced Persons (FDP) are strongly encouraged to apply. 📅Apply by February 7th 2025. 🔗 Check the requirements here:

Carlo Schmid Program for Internships in International Organizations and EU Institutions – Applications Open! Launched in 2001, the Carlo Schmid Program, managed by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) in collaboration with the German National Academic Foundation and funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), offers exceptional students and graduates a unique chance to gain practical experience in international administration. The program is designed to deepen participants' intercultural competence and broaden their understanding of global challenges. Open to German students and graduates across all academic fields, the program targets those with a demonstrated interest in international topics. Participants can apply for one or two specialized internship positions, tailored to the specific needs of international organizations. 📅Apply by February 4th 2025. 🔗 Check the requirements here:

🚨 Last week to apply for our Latin America Regional Lead position! 🚨 🔗 Check application requirements at: 📧 Submit your application as a single document (CV and Cover Letter) to: info@refugeesseat.org

@IIHL_Sanremo is hiring for an Associate Coordinator! 📅 Apply before 2 February 2025 🔗 Check application requirements here:

Call for Input: Protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in relation to forced displacement Currently, 60 UN Member States criminalize private, consensual same-sex intimacy, with at least 6 imposing the death penalty, while 14 criminalize gender expression, targeting transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. The report will identify current trends, good practices, and recommendations for States to conform and comply with international standards on asylum, refugee protection, and internal displacement. It will also address forced displacement due to real or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity, exploring supplementary protection measures and involving stakeholders like UNHCR and OHCHR for a comprehensive analysis of challenges faced by LGBT individuals in displacement contexts. 📅Apply by February 7th 2025. 🔗 Check the requirements here: 📧 Submit input to: hrc-ie-sogi@un.org

📢 R-SEAT is hiring! If you are experienced in nonprofit operations and passionate about advancing refugee leadership, join our dynamic team to provide high-level administrative and operational support to our two Managing Directors. In this role, some of your responsibilities include: - Administrative & Operational Support - CRM Management & Technology - Communication & Coordination - Event & Meeting Coordination - Stakeholder & Partnership Engagement If you’re inspired to support our two Managing Directors and the team, we want to hear from you! 📅Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submissions are encouraged 🔗 Check application requirements at: 📧 Submit your application as a single PDF document (CV and Cover Letter) to: info@refugeesseat.org

🌍 New Article: "Syria is Still Not Safe: Refugees Need Protection" Written by R-SEAT's Co-Managing Directors, Mustafa Alio and Rez Gardi, and published in The New Humanitarian, the article questions whether Syria, though free, is truly safe for its people. The article emphasizes that rebuilding Syria demands stability, security, and international support—none of which currently exist. Forcing refugees to return under these conditions is not just dangerous but also a violation of international law. 👉 Read the full article now to learn more:

📢 R-SEAT is hiring a Latin America Regional Lead! 📅 Apply by January 31st, 2025. 🔗 Check application requirements at: 📧 Submit your application as a single document (CV and Cover Letter) to: info@refugeesseat.org

RT @USCRIdc: USCRI met with @RefugeesSeat East Africa Regional Lead @ishimwemarie432 to discuss refugee-led advocacy and programs in the re…

📢 R-SEAT is hiring! If you are a passionate, refugee leader with a deep understanding of Latin America's regional forced displacement policy processes and challenges, apply now and join us as our Latin America Regional Lead! In this role, you will: - Collaborate with refugee communities and other stakeholders in the establishment of refugee advisory mechanisms - Represent R-SEAT to governments, funders, UNHCR, and more - Foster strategic partnerships to advance meaningful refugee participation in governance - Collaborate globally with teams in Geneva and New York - Support advocacy strategies for impactful refugee policies - Plan and execute impactful events in Latin America If you are ready to take a lead in this movement and create a lasting impact, we want to hear from you! 📅 Apply by January 31st, 2025. 🔗 Check application requirements at: 📧 Submit your application as a single document (CV and Cover Letter) to: info@refugeesseat.org

RT @Restless_Uganda: 📢 We are excited to announce the Open Call for proposals 📢 🌍 Are you a young leader (15 - 35 years old) working to cr…

@AUEUYouthLab Call for Proposals is open! 📅Apply by February 19th, 2025 🔗 Check application requirements at:

Check out our latest blog post, exploring Meaningful Refugee Participation at the Global Refugee Forum, authored by our Partnerships and Stakeholder Advisor, Marisa Leon Gomez Sonet, as part of the InterAction and ICVA Joint Global Refugee Forum Blog Series.

Call for Applications: Action Network on Forced Displacement – Women as Agents of Change The Action Network on Forced Displacement is seeking new members! This global network amplifies the voices of displaced women and advocates for feminist leadership, promoting equal and meaningful participation in social, economic, and political spheres. If you have lived experience of displacement and identify as a woman or belong to the LGBTIQ+ community, consider applying to join a global community of displaced women leaders. Regional backgrounds from Africa are particularly encouraged to apply. 📅Apply by January 12th 2025. 🔗 Check application requirements: 📧 Submit applications in one PDF document to: womensnetwork@giz.de

Call for Fellowship Applications: Migration and Technology Monitor The Refugee Law Lab has launched the third annual Call for Fellowships at the Migration and Technology Monitor. This year, five new fellows will join the community of 2023 and 2024 fellows, contributing to critical projects at the intersection of migration and technology. Priority will be given to projects addressing technology under occupation, environmental impacts of tech, and the gendered dimensions of AI. Applications are particularly encouraged from displaced individuals, stateless persons, and those typically ineligible for traditional funding sources. 📅Apply by December 31st, 2024 🔗 Check application requirements at: 📧 Submit applications to: fellowship@migrationtechmonitor.com

Applications for the Refugee Student Settlement Pathway (RSSP) are open! This new pilot program from the Australian Government will provide 20 young refugees (aged 18–30) based in Malaysia, Thailand, and India with the opportunity to pursue higher education in Australia. Students can enroll in undergraduate, postgraduate, or vocational courses in fields such as nursing, civil engineering, technology, business, and economics. Participants will arrive on permanent humanitarian visas and receive support from campus groups for settlement and integration. Eligibility criteria: Aged 18–30. Registered with UNHCR in Malaysia, India, or Thailand (RSD not required). Completed Year 11/12 or equivalent (e.g., GED). Not completed a Master’s or PhD. Proficient in English (language proficiency will be tested). Willing to relocate to Australia without accompanying family members. 📅Apply by 29 December 2024 🔗 Submit your application here:

Call for expression of interest in joining the Advisory Group of the Global Family Reunification Network (FRUN)! The FRUN is the first global platform dedicated to promoting and facilitating meaningful access to family reunification for refugees, and it is seeking expressions of interest in joining its Advisory Group. As the leadership body of FRUN, the Advisory Group guides a global community of over 200 stakeholders working to advance family reunification for people in need of international protection. Deadline is January 15th, 2025 Apply here:

Applications for the Beyond Borders Program are open! Beyond Borders is a transformative initiative by Politics4Her, aimed at empowering refugee women by breaking down the barriers they face in entering the workforce. Through interactive workshops, the program equips participants with essential skills for job searching, career development, and workplace integration. If you are: - a young forcibly displaced woman (between 20-35 years old); - with an academic background and starting your career; - interested in improving your job searching, career development skills, and knowledge, as well as expanding your social and professional networks; - regardless of your country of origin or legal status 📅Apply by December 20th 🔗 Submit your application here: