Refugee Inclusion Toolkit
April 2022
Participatory approches for local level practicioners
In April 2022, the UNHCR and the Migration Policy Group (MPG), released the toolkit: “Effective inclusion of refugees: Participatory approaches for practitioners at the local level.” The toolkit provides practical guidelines and communication materials for the running of integration and inclusion practices, helping local actors to build participatory approaches in their respective towns.
The toolkit builds on the practical experiences of municipal authorities and local actors in translating national policies into solutions such as appropriate housing, access to documentation and social and economic inclusion. These solutions work best when refugees are fully included in their design and development. Refugees bring a wealth of skills, and experience and a willingness to contribute to their new communities. Refugee participation in decision-making helps to build confidence in exercising basic rights and fostering a sense of belonging and trust in host communities. Participatory approaches lead to smarter policies and more impactful programmes. Yet managing the effective participation of diverse constituencies can be challenging, especially when meeting refugees' needs in project design. This tool is designed to help local authorities do exactly that.
More information:
Access the interactive online handbook in English.
Print and read the handbook in your preferred language.