Global Roadmap for Refugee Entrepreneurship

UNHCR (2022)

“The Global Roadmap for Refugee Entrepreneurship provides strategic guidance for UNHCR and partners to support refugee entrepreneurship, reflecting on available opportunities and global best practices in the field. The roadmap is based on research findings from global and regional desk reviews in Europe, MENA, the Americas, East and Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes, West and Central Africa, Southern Africa, and Asia, with focus on 21 countries. Extensive consultation informed the roadmap involving primary data collection from 47 interviews and 10 consultation meetings with UNHCR country, regional, and global-level staff and partners, as well as with major development actors, and practitioners.”

https://www.unhcr.org/media/global-roadmap-refugee-entrepreneurship (09.01.2023)

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ENGAGING WITH EMPLOYERS IN THE HIRING OF REFUGEES: A 10-point multi-stakeholder action plan for employers, refugees, governments and civil society

OECD, UNHCR, (2018)

This document addresses the challenges and opportunities of integrating refugees into the labour market, focusing on the importance of employment for refugee integration. With over 65 million forcibly displaced persons globally, including 22.5 million refugees, the document emphasises that G20 and OECD countries host more than six million refugees. Recognizing refugees’ identified concerns of employment and housing, the document underscores the significance of empowering refugees to contribute to their well-being and communities. It highlights the role of the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF) in enabling refugees to use their skills, emphasising a collaborative effort among governments, public employment services, private recruitment agencies, and employers. The Action Plan, developed through regional dialogues, outlines ten key action areas, emphasising the need for navigating administrative frameworks, assessing skills, addressing skills gaps, ensuring equal opportunities, and sustaining scalable models for refugee employment.

 

https://www.unhcr.org/fr-fr/en/media/engaging-employers-hiring-refugees-10-point-multi-stakeholder-action-plan-employers-refugees  (09.01.2023)

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Key considerations on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) – tailored to forcibly displaced persons

UNHCR (2019)

This Education Brief introduces Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), encompassing education, training, and skills development in various occupational fields. TVET plays a crucial role in supporting economic development by aligning skilled workforce development with labour market needs. Operating at multiple educational levels, including work-based learning, TVET is instrumental in fostering lifelong learning and is an integral part of national education systems.

For TVET programming tailored to forcibly displaced persons, the guide emphasises inclusion, advocating for equal treatment in national TVET systems. It recommends policy development, collaboration with partners, and the formal inclusion of refugees in the economy. The guide also covers market orientation, support services, accreditation, teacher training, life skills development, technology integration, and bridging to the labour market. It encourages partnerships with various sectors to enhance program effectiveness and highlights cross-cutting considerations such as gender equality, environmental sustainability, and innovation.

https://www.unhcr.org/fr-fr/en/media/key-considerations-technical-and-vocational-education-and-training-tvet (09.01.2024)

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Communicating with migrants – Guide for staff in job centres and public services

 

Andrea Nispel (2019)

This guide is crafted for managers and customer-facing staff in job centres and public services, aiming to improve communication with migrants. The effective delivery of public services hinges on communication, yet various challenges arise, such as clients’ limited understanding, stress, and staff facing time constraints and the technical language of services. These difficulties are intensified when clients have limited English skills and different cultural perspectives.

Fortunately, this brochure provides concrete strategies and practical tips. Managers will find insights on supporting staff to assist clients with limited language skills, while all staff members can benefit from specific guidance to reflect on communication styles in our increasingly diverse working context. By implementing these recommendations, the guide seeks to enhance communication effectiveness, particularly in situations involving clients with limited English skills and diverse cultural backgrounds. The overarching goal is to create a more positive experience for both migrants and staff within job centres and public services.

 

https://www.ecml.at/Resources/ECMLresources/tabid/277/ID/101/language/en-GB/Default.aspx (09.01.2024)

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Language for work – A quick guide supporting the linguistic integration of adult migrants

 

Braddell A., Grunhage-Monetti M., Portefin C. and Sjosvard K. (2017)

This guide is for professionals supporting the linguistic integration of adult migrants, including those in language learning, integration programs, vocational education and training, human resources, adult education,  and labour market support services.

Successful integration of adult migrants depends on language skills and employment. Language proficiency is crucial for finding suitable employment, and employment, in turn, helps migrants develop their language skills.

For migrants arriving with limited language skills and no recognized qualifications, support to develop work-related language skills is essential.

The aim is to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to contribute to the linguistic integration of adult migrants, emphasising the critical role of language skills in their successful employment and societal integration.

 

https://languageforwork.ecml.at/ResourceCentre/tabid/4074/InventoryID/221/language/en-GB/Default.aspx  (09.01.2024)

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The Gamechangers

The Gamechangers offer to visit war sites and the Ukrainian experiences around the war through VR technologies. It offers insights into the Ukrainian reality and tries to let you experience being on the ground.

 

https://www.thegamechangers.pro/

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War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict

Medea Benjamin, (2022)

Medea Benjamin and Nicolas Davies provide a nuanced analysis of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in their primer, “War In Ukraine.” They argue that while Russia’s invasion is indefensible, Western actions such as NATO expansion and U.S. involvement in the 2014 Ukraine coup have also contributed to the crisis. The book explores the historical context, surveys the involved parties, and examines the risks of escalation towards a potential conflict between the U.S. and Russia. With accessible language and thorough research, it offers readers the opportunity to understand the intricate complexities of the conflict beyond the simplistic narratives portrayed in mainstream media.

ISBN: 9781682196144

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The Russo-Ukrainian War: The Return of History

Serhii Plokhy, (2023)

Serhii Plokhy’s authoritative history delves into Europe’s largest military conflict since World War II: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Tracing the conflict’s origins to post-Soviet tensions and imperial collapse, Plokhy emphasises Ukraine’s central role in Russia’s identity and the broader geopolitical landscape. Despite warnings, Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine shocked the world, leading to Ukrainian resistance and a united Western response. Plokhy argues that amidst a new Cold War era marked by nuclear proliferation and nationalist resurgence, Ukraine stands as a volatile fault line between authoritarianism and democratic Europe.

ISBN: 9780241617359

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Romania’s REVISAL – General record of employees

European Platfrom Undeclared Work

The document discusses Romania’s REVISAL, a digital register of employees managed by the Labour Inspectorate, aiming to streamline administrative processes and enhance labour inspections. It highlights the system’s contribution to reducing bureaucratic burdens, improving detection of undeclared work, and providing comprehensive details about individual employment contracts. Employers are required to input various contract-related information, contributing to increased transparency in employer-employee relationships. Key success factors include the availability of a desktop application, comprehensive guidelines, and the system’s integration into payroll software.

https://www.ela.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2021-09/RO-REVISAL%20system.pdf (09.01.2024)

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Gender brief: Livelihoods and access to work of refugees from Ukraine in neighbouring host countries

UN Women (2023)

This gender brief, co-led by UN Women with contributions from ILO and Care International, analyses the challenges faced by refugees from Ukraine, particularly women, in accessing employment and sustainable livelihoods in neighbouring countries. It examines issues such as professional qualifications, employment opportunities, language, care work, protection, gender-based violence, and financial assistance. The brief also highlights good practices in the response and provides recommendations for addressing livelihood challenges.

https://eca.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2023/06/gender-brief-livelihoods-and-access-to-work-of-refugees-from-ukraine-in-neighboring-host-countries (09.01.2023)

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