Global Forum on Migration and Development
Published on the Global Forum on Migration and Development Web Portal (https://www.gfmd.org)


Date Shared: 
Friday, July 7, 2023 - 10:52
Title: 

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

Countries and areas: 
Uganda
Partner(s): 
Cities Alliance, SSURA
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.

GFMD Source: 

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

Link: 

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


Source (retrieved on 07/06/2025 - 07:18): https://www.gfmd.org/pfp/ppd/13046