Exhibitions at the Forum
Exhibitions at the Forum
A range of artisanal home decor and accessories crafted by refugees will be available for purchase from the MADE51 stall at the Forum.
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Speakers’ Corner
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A series of impactful 10-minute talks on the key themes of the Global Compact on Refugees will run each day of the Forum (13-15 December) during the lunch break between plenary sessions.
Hear from humanitarians, government representatives, UN personnel, academics and refugees as they cover best practices, innovative approaches, and strategies to tackle upcoming challenges.
Please see the detailed programme for each day for the schedule of speakers.
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Refugee Travel Document Photo Booth
Visit the 21st Century Nansen Passport Photobooth to take a photo as a (print or digital) memento of your attendance at the Forum while you also learn about refugee travel documents.
The display features inspiring quotes from refugees sharing their experiences with travel documents along with real examples of refugee travel documents
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Mirror Wall
Stop by the Mirror Wall to reflect.
In the middle of the Exhibition Space, participants can find the Mirror Wall section, offering them a reflective moment to consider the stories and facts they've absorbed and contemplate the idea that "We are all part of the solution" inviting participants to think about how they can do their part.
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Stats and Facts
Another striking part of the exhibition space is undoubtedly the Stats and Facts boxes. Four sides with six boxes each, take participants through rich historical data and images, as well as recent relevant facts from both UNHCR and partners around the world, with a special feature of the incredible excerpts from flagship reports like the 2023 GCR Indicator Report and the 2023 Global Appeal. Through delving into historical and present-day facts, participants will be transported through the far-reaching and extensive situations that not only impacted refugees, but that also heavily demonstrated the magnitude of longstanding solidarity in response to the refugee situations.
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Mirror Wall
Stop by the Mirror Wall to reflect.
In the middle of the Exhibition Space, participants can find the Mirror Wall section, offering them a reflective moment to consider the stories and facts they've absorbed and contemplate the idea that "We are all part of the solution".
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Welcome house
The Welcome House incorporates ‘Welcome’ messages in the six UN languages. Alongside the welcome messages, participants will have an opportunity to observe visuals that provide a time travel experience through UNHCR’s refugee-related events preserved through a records and archives content. In addition, participants will also delve into present-day visuals of refugees from wide-ranging backgrounds and situations, exemplifying strength in their own ways.
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Refugee travel document photobooth
Take a photo at the Nansen Passport photobooth.
Visit the 21st Century Nansen Passport photobooth to take a photo as a (print or digital) memento of your attendance at the Forum while you also learn about refugee travel documents.
The display features inspiring quotes from refugees sharing their experiences with travel documents along with real examples of refugee travel documents.
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MADE51 Exhibition and Pop-up Shop
Shop beautiful hand-made pieces crafted by refugees and meet the artisans behind the work.
The MADE51 exhibition (located in Halle 3) showcases large-scale installation pieces handmade by refugees around the world. Participants will have the unique opportunity to engage with refugee artisans and MADE51 social enterprise partners at the exhibit. Alongside the exhibition, you can also shop MADE51’s beautiful refugee-made products throughout the event at the MADE51 stall. Alongside ‘best-sellers’ and newly released items, a limited number of customisable products will be available for purchase. These pieces will be customized on-site by refugee artisans. Credit cards only.
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Speakers’ Corner
Room: TBC
A series of impactful 10-minute talks on the key themes of the Global Compact on Refugees will run each day of the Forum (13-15 December) during the lunch break between plenary sessions.
Hear from humanitarians, government representatives, UN personnel, academics and refugees as they cover best practices, innovative approaches, and strategies to tackle upcoming challenges.
Please see the detailed programme for each day for the schedule of speakers.
View the full programme overview
For the full outline of all events, including the plenary session, parallel high-level events and linked events, please see the official programme for the Global Refugee Forum 2023.