United Voices For Global Impact

06/06/2026

Through our work with United Voices For Global Impact, we are building impact where it matters most—we continue to walk alongside communities, advancing health, dignity, and sustainable change driven by local voices and lived realities.

This documentary is a glimpse into that journey.
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06/06/2026

We are committed to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through grassroots action, global advocacy, and inclusive partnerships.

05/27/2026

The strong presence of peace and disarmament initiatives at the UN during IMEF 2026 highlighted the urgent need for diplomacy, global cooperation, and collective action to protect humanity from conflict and nuclear destruction.

05/26/2026

On the margins of UN IMRF 2026, UVGI was honored to attend the launch of the GCM Family Unity Initiative and participate in the event “Stronger Together: Protecting Family Unity in Migration side event, “Stronger Together: Protecting Family Unity in Migration Governance”, held at the UNICEF Headquarters in New York City.

This important dialogue, organized by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), UNICEF, IOM, Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), and the Migration Youth and Children Platform (MYCP), together with co-sponsors Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, and the UN Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants, highlighted the urgent need to protect family unity and uphold the dignity and rights of migrants worldwide.

The discussions reinforced that migration governance must remain people-centered, compassionate, and grounded in human rights and the launch of the GCM Family Unity Initiative marked an important step toward strengthening international collaboration and promoting policies that safeguard migrant children and families from separation, vulnerability, and discrimination.

We are grateful for the opportunity to engage with global leaders, diplomats, advocates, and international organizations working collectively toward policies that protect migrant families and ensure that no child or family is left behind.

05/18/2026

United Voices for Global Impact (UVGI) was honored to participate in the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) 2026 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, engaging in important discussions on migration, decent work, migrant health, and sustainable development.

Through participation in the IMRF round tables, policy debate and side events, the discussions highlighted the importance of advancing the objectives of the Global Compact for Migration, strengthening fair recruitment and labor protections, promoting safe and regular migration pathways, improving access to health and basic services, and fostering rights-based migration policies through stronger international cooperation.

UVGI also participated in couple of side events organized and moderated by the International Labour Organization (ILO) Office for the United Nations, focused on advancing decent work in migration governance.

UVGI remains committed to advocating for human dignity, migrant rights, decent work, and inclusive policies that support vulnerable and underserved communities globally.

05/17/2026

United Voices for Global Impact (UVGI) was honored to deliver an intervention at the Interactive Multi-Stakeholder Hearing held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York during the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) 2026.

The engagement provided an important platform to address United Nations representatives, global leaders, decision-makers, and international stakeholders, while bringing forward the voices and perspectives of communities to the global stage.

UVGI remains committed to advancing inclusive dialogue, human rights, safe migration pathways, and sustainable development through global advocacy and multi-stakeholder collaboration.

05/13/2026

Intervention delivered by the President of United Voices for Global Impact (UVGI), Dr. Hala Ghoson during the Informal Interactive Stakeholders’ Hearing of the International Migration Review Forum held at United Nations Headquarters, New York City on May 4, 2026.

The President of the General Assembly will convene the second International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) from 5 to 8 May 2026. The Forum serves as the primary intergovernmental global platform for Member States to discuss and share progress on the implementation of all aspects of the Global Compact...

05/13/2026

United Voices For Global Impact (UVGI) was honored to participate in the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) 2026 at the United Nations Headquarters alongside representatives of the United Nations, international organizations, civil society, and human rights stakeholders to engage in important discussions on global migration priorities and the protection of migrants and displaced communities worldwide.

Represented by our President, Dr. Hala Ghoson, UVGI delivered an intervention and participated in meaningful dialogue, emphasizing that migration must not be addressed solely as a policy issue, but through a human rights–based approach that guarantees equitable access to essential services and upholds human dignity without exception.

04/30/2026

🌍 United Voices For Global Impact (UVGI) is honored to participate in the Second International Migration Review Forum (IMRF), taking place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from May 5–8, 2026, preceded by an Informal Multistakeholder Hearing on May 4.

Convened under the leadership of the President of the UN General Assembly, the Forum brings together Member States, UN entities, and stakeholders to review progress in implementing the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) and help shape priorities for the next five years.

Established through intergovernmental agreement in 2018, the IMRF serves as the principal global platform to assess migration governance progress at local, national, regional, and global levels within the United Nations framework.

This second quadrennial Forum will include four interactive multi-stakeholder round tables, a policy debate, a plenary session, and will conclude with an intergovernmentally agreed Progress Declaration.

As a participating civil society organization, UVGI looks forward to engaging in these critical discussions, contributing to dialogue on rights-based and people-centered migration governance, and amplifying perspectives that advance dignity, inclusion, and shared responsibility.

Migration is not only a policy issue—it is a human story. We are proud to bring our voice to this important global process. 🇺🇳

04/29/2026

When devastating floods struck Zomba District, Malawi, in March 2026, families in Traditional Authority Nkagula faced displacement, damaged homes, food insecurity, and immense hardship. In response, United Voices For Global Impact (UVGI) mobilized a community-based disaster relief effort to support vulnerable households in Ntima Village with essential relief assistance.

Through this emergency response, UVGI stood in solidarity with flood-affected families, helping address urgent needs while contributing to broader community relief efforts where support had been limited.

This intervention reflects our continued commitment to humanitarian action, community resilience, and supporting underserved populations during times of crisis. While immediate relief was provided, recovery continues—and needs remain for housing rehabilitation, livelihood restoration, and stronger climate disaster preparedness.

Together, we can advance resilience, dignity, and hope.

To learn more and help support flood-affected families in need, visit our website: www.uvgi.org