From Rhetoric to Rights: Turning Refugee Policy Reform into Dignified Freedom of Mobility and Work in East and Horn of Africa

Re:BUiLD will participate in the 89th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), contributing to discussions on refugee policy reform, freedom of movement and the right to work in the East and Horn of Africa.

Under the theme “From Rhetoric to Rights: Turning Refugee Policy Reform into Dignified Freedom of Mobility and Work in East and Horn of Africa,” the engagement will bring together refugees, refugee-led organisations, policymakers, human rights experts and other stakeholders to discuss evidence and recommendations for advancing refugee mobility, work rights, inclusion and durable solutions.

Re:BUiLD's contribution includes:

• Co-leading panel discussions.
• Facilitating the participation of refugees from Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia to amplify their voices and engage with Commissioners and Special Rapporteurs.
• Strengthening coordination across African Regional Economic Communities (RECs).