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Local Response to Migration and Refugees Course
26 August - 30 August
Key information
- Course Date: (Face-to-face)26 October – 30 October 2026
- Location:The Hague, The Netherlands
- Fee:€2,950
Introduction
Worldwide more than 120 million people have been forced to leave their homes due to conflicts, violence, fear of persecution and human rights violations. There has been a remarkable increase in the number of people that have been displaced since 2012 with no sign of this trend reversing. Among them, there are 68 million people internally displaced, 31 million refugees and almost 7 million asylum seekers. Local governments often find themselves at the forefront of the global response to human displacement and need to take measures before national governments develop and adopt response strategies and policies.
By discussing examples from different parts of the world, this course explores innovative solutions to the complex challenges of displaced populations. We will discuss how different levels of government interact and share responsibilities with each other and with international organisations, and will zoom in on the role local governments and local actors can play in dealing with forced migration. We will discuss international concepts and frameworks, such as the Global Compact of Refugees for a more comprehensive and predictable response to large-scale movements of refugees. Cases will be presented of how local governments can provide housing, health care, and education for migrants and refugees while maintaining the level of services for the host community. Furthermore, we will discuss integration and how refugees and migrants can be supported in improving livelihoods and getting access to employment. We will also focus on social cohesion between migrants and host communities, especially in communities with a significant presence of migrants.
Key Information
The course is aimed at professionals working on local policies for refugees and migrants. Participants work for national, regional and local government, NGOs, donor and development organisations, and research institutes.