Our Founder Taban was delighted to attend the 2023 meeting of the Action Network on Forced Displacement in Berlin this week.
The annual event focuses on ways of increasing the visibility of displaced women, and brings together key voices and minds to discuss sustainable solutions. Taban was also really pleased to be voted one of three spokespeople for the group, meaning she will play a more active role going forward.
The global network was first launched by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) in October 2020, and facilitates the exchange of ideas on women in displacement, while exploring ways of advising policymakers, the private sector and civil society.
Speakers included Svenja Schulze, the Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation, while German MP Derya Türk-Nachbaur, who has previously visited the Lotus Flower’s projects, was also a contributor. Debates and talks included topics such as the vision and mission of the network, feminist leadership approaches, different ways of working, partnerships and the role of displaced women in shaping the UNHCR’s Global Refugee Forum.
As Taban says: “It’s always great to meet inspiring women from around the world who are equally committed to prioritising the needs of displaced women.”
We’re so glad to be part of these important events through Taban, as it brings so much to the Lotus Flower in terms of knowledge-sharing, support systems and connections…