Aider Refugee Initiative

10/09/2026

For refugees who prefer to live in urban areas such as Kampala, the Government of Uganda’s policy promotes self-reliance.

Please visit this link for available assistance in urban areas: www.help.unhcr.org/uganda/services/support-in-kampala/

04/09/2026

03/09/2026

Amplifying Youth Voices in Uganda’s Legislative Agenda

Today Abdirahman represented our organization at the Consultative Meeting on the Youth Legislative Agenda 2026–2031, organised by Uganda Uganda in partnership with the Parliamentary Forum on Youth Affairs (UPFYA), in collaboration with International Uganda.

The consultation brought together young people to reflect on the National Youth Manifesto 2026–2031 and identify priority issues that require concrete legislative, policy, parliamentary oversight and budget action.

Discussions focused on key areas affecting young people, including education and skills development, health and mental health, employment and livelihoods, governance and civic participation, digital transformation, climate action, entrepreneurship, inclusion, justice and security.

As an organization committed to meaningful youth participation and inclusive decision-making, we are proud to contribute to spaces where young people’s lived experiences are transformed into actionable policy and legislative priorities.

We believe young people should not only be consulted , they should be actively involved in shaping the laws, policies and decisions that affect their lives.

27/08/2026

Managing Asylum and Migration | Losing the Narrative?
Narratives about refugees and migrants are increasingly shaped by fear and political rhetoric —
often obscuring the legal and humanitarian realities. As governments increasingly turn to
third-country agreements, offshore processing, and return hubs, we need to ask: are these policies
lawful, effective, and worth their public cost? ⚖️
R-Space is convening two technical panels during UNGA week to dig into the legal limits of these
policies and how public perception is shaping migration debates:
🔹 Panel 1: Managing Asylum and Migration: International Cooperation, Public Costs and Policy
Choices
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Doors open 9:30 AM)
🔹 Panel 2: Losing the Narrative? How Media, Politics, and Public Fear Shape Perceptions of
Refugees and Migrants
🕦 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📅 September 24, 2026 | 📍 The New School, NYC
Join us as we shift the discourse toward actionable alternatives. You can register via this link:
https://www.refugee-space.org/r-space-at-unga-2026-2

27/08/2026

80 years after the UN's founding, forced displacement is at record highs, conflicts are dragging on
longer, and trust in multilateral institutions is fraying. As UN80 and the Humanitarian Reset move forward, we need more than structural fixes. We need to ask what must change politically, legally,

and financially to deliver real protection and lasting solutions. 🌍
Join R-Space for a High Level Panel and Reception exploring the future of the refugee protection
system, the road toward UNHCR's goal of cutting protracted displacement by 50% by 2035, and the
role refugee leaders must play in shaping what comes next.
📅 September 23, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 The Harvard Club, NYC
This event is by invitation only. Request an invitation here:

https://www.refugee-space.org/rsvpnew-york-4-2-2-1

08/08/2026

Aider Refugee Initiative

05/08/2026

We were pleased to host Rebecca Rowney from the University of Oxford at Aider Refugee Initiative yesterday for research on refugee women's use of social media.

As digital access grows, so do risks—online scams, cyber harassment, trafficking, and exploitation. Research like this helps build safer digital spaces for refugee women and girls.

Special thanks to Refugee Led Organization Network for making the connection.

03/08/2026

Welcoming Our New Interns!

Last week, we welcomed and oriented our new internship students at Aider Refugee Initiative .

We believe young people play a vital role in strengthening our humanitarian work. Before joining our field activities, every intern is introduced to our values, principles, policies, and the Aider way of working.

The orientation was led by our Team Sadiya, Afaf and Aisha , equipping the interns with the knowledge and skills they need to serve refugee communities with professionalism and compassion.

Together, we are nurturing the next generation of humanitarian leaders.

17/07/2026

When crises intensify, protecting rights requires innovation and Creativity.

We're proud that our Head Department Rule of Law, Information & Protection, Afaf ahmed Abdi, participated in the Refugee Led Organization Network Advocacy Champions Training.

At Aider Refugee Initiative, we remain committed to investing in leadership, advancing refugee rights, and delivering greater impact with limited resources.