"We Believe in Youth" Global Refugee Youth Consultations Final Report

Publication language
English
Pages
40pp
Date published
01 Sep 2016
Type
Research, reports and studies
Keywords
Accountability and Participation, Participation, Children & youth, Forced displacement and migration, Urban

Seldom consulted, frequently overlooked, and often unable to fully participate in decision making, the talents, energy, and potential of Refugee Youth—young people aged 15-24 years old—remain largely untapped. In more than 50 national and sub-national consultations held in 22 countries, participants across regions emphasized that refugee youth want the same things that young people want everywhere: to be consulted, to be listened to, to contribute, to engage, and to be part of solutions.

We Believe in Youth details the most pressing challenges refugee youth face and their recommendations on how best to address these challenges. The report is a road map for action for all those engaged in humanitarian response—States, international organizations, international and national civil society organizations, donors, and youth groups.