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Report on the third global consultation on the health of refugees and migrants, Rabat, Morocco, 13-15 June 2023

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Report on the third global consultation on the health of refugees and migrants, Rabat, Morocco, 13-15 June 2023

With a goal of establishing enduring leadership and commitment for the health of refugees and migrants, WHO, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Morocco co-organized the Third Global Consultation on the Health of Refugees and Migrants in Rabat, Morocco, on 13–15 June 2023, and led to the adoption of the Rabat Declaration. 

The Third Global Consultation aimed to strengthen high-level political commitment with an aim to improve, protect and preserve the health and wellbeing of refugees, migrants and host communities. This report captures the summary of key points from this event which includes the need for political commitment, and consideration of equity, inclusion, mainstreaming and accountability. Emphasis was placed on meaningful refugee and migrant participation, effective and equitable access to health care, tackling the social determinants of health and the importance of adopting data- and research-driven approaches. 

Date of Publication
Type of Resource
Target Audience
All
Source / Publisher
World Health Organization (WHO)
Language
English
Geographic Scope
Global
Workstream Output
No
Regional Review Process
No
GCM Objectives
Status
Published

*References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).