Causes and consequences of wide-scale forced displacement examined
4 October 2018
The International Development Committee takes evidence from development stakeholders and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on forced displacement in Africa.
- Watch Parliament TV: Forced displacement in Africa
- Inquiry: Forced displacement in Africa
- International Development Committee
Witnesses
Wednesday 10 October 2018, Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
At 2.30pm
- Sanj Srikanthan, Acting Senior Vice President Europe and Executive Director, International Rescue Committee
- Markus Geisser, Senior Humanitarian Affairs and Policy Advisor, International Committee of the Red Cross
- Lucy Hovil, Senior Researcher, International Refugee Rights Initiative
At 3.30pm
- George Okoth-Obbo, Assistant High Commissioner for Operations, UNHCR
- Valentin Tapsoba, Africa Bureau Director, UNHCR
Purpose of the Session
In this first oral evidence session of their inquiry into Forced Displacement in Africa, the International Development Committee will take evidence from key figures from international NGOs and senior representatives from UNHCR. With refugees and internally displaced people reaching record levels in the region, the Committee will explore the causes and consequences of wide-scale forced displacement, prospects for international cooperation under the new Global Compacts, and how DFID and the international community can better support those forced to flee from their homes.
Further information
- About Parliament: Select committees
- Visiting Parliament: Watch committees
- Previous inquiry: Forced displacement and food crises in Central and East Africa
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