Speeches and statements

GRF PROGRESS REVIEW 2025

Speeches and statements

Delegates' speeches and statements from the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review 2025.

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UNHCR Advisory Board member and Syrian refugee, Nour Jarrouj, delivers the global refugee statement.

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The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, officially opens the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review, 2025, calling for renewed international solidarity and strengthened support for refugees in a rapidly changing world.

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OPENING REMARKS

High Commissioner’s opening speech at the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review 2025

15 December 2025

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OPENING REMARKS

Zakia Khudadadi's opening speech at the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review 2025

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STATEMENTS

Global Refugee Statement delivered by Ms. Nour Jarrouj at the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review 2025

15 December 2025 | also available in French | Spanish | Arabic

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Monday 15 December

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Tuesday 16 December

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Wednesday 17 December

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