Participation of migrants and refugees in City Development Planning & improve access to public services for refugees

Date Shared:

Friday, July 7, 2023 - 10:52

Countries and areas:

Uganda

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 1: End poverty

Goal 3: Good health and well being

Goal 4: Quality education

Goal 5: Gender equality

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions

Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 7: Address and reduce vulnerabilities in migration

Objective 15: Provide access to basic services for migrants

Objective 23: Strengthen international cooperation and global partnerships for safe, orderly and regular migration

Contributors:

International Organizations

Mayors, Local and Regional Governments

Regional Consultative Processes and International Regional Fora

Chairmanship:

France 2022-2023

Geographical Relevance:

Subnational

Tags:

Capacity Building, Cities and Municipalities, Connectivity and Migration, Diaspora Empowerment and Engagement, Diversity, Inclusiveness and Social Cohesion, Drivers of Migration, Empowerment and Rights of Migrants, Local Development, Mainstreaming Migration into Development Planning, Migrant Protection and Assistance, Migration and Education, Migration Governance, Migration Management, Policy Coherence, Regional Consultative Processes and International Regional Fora, Sustainable Development

Summary:

This action was submitted through the GFMD Mayors Mechanism Call to Local Action for Migrants and Refugees.
Representation of urban migrants and refugees on the Arua City Development Forum, Representation of migrants and refugees on school management committess and provision of internship for Refugee Students. Capture the needs of refugees in the City Development Plan and Budget, incorporate refugees on Parents Teachers Association (PTA) of City Schools, both primary and secondary since City education services are non-discrimatory, Providing internship opportunities to refugees in tertiary and other higher institutions of learning to obtain practical skills and experience in various fields.

Link:

https://aruacity.go.ug/about/

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2021-2022 – Mayors Mechanism’s Call to Local Action