Why refugees need a better chance at professional development

May 25, 2022

To maximize the benefits refugees can bring to their communities, professional development programmes need to recognize and foster refugee talent, harness skills and account for the lived realities of refugee communities. Image: REUTERS/Esha Vaish

Rana Dajani

Founder, We Love Reading, Jordan & Hashemite University, Jordan, and President of the Society for Advancement of Science and Technology in the Arab world

Melissa Diamond

Afghan Talent Lead, Talent Beyond Boundaries, and Refugee Inclusion Consultant

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By providing access to professional development programmes to refugees, societies will see even greater social and economic benefits. Image: Statista

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