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SINGA

Date Shared: 
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - 15:11
Countries and areas: 
Global
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels: 
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas: 
Objective 16: Empower migrants and societies to realize full inclusion and social cohesion
Objective 17: Eliminate all forms of discrimination and promote evidence-based public discourse to shape perceptions of migration
Objective 19: Create conditions for migrants and diasporas to fully contribute to sustainable development in all countries
Contributors: 
Civil Society
Chairmanship: 
Ecuador 2019
Tags: 
Diversity, Inclusiveness and Social Cohesion, Discrimination and Xenophobia
Summary: 

Initially a citizen movement, SINGA creates opportunities for refugees and their host communities to meet and cooperate. Their aim is to build bridges between people, encouraging dialogue, fostering cultural enrichment and creating job opportunities. 

SINGA seeks to create opportunities for in-person interaction and dialogue between refugees and host community members to change perceptions about refugees and asylum seekers. 

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GFMD Source: 

GFMD 2019 - Background Paper RT 2.1 "Shaping the Public Narrative on Migration and Migrants"