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Ghana joins World to mark Refugee Day

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The Deputy Minister for the Interior, Mr. Henry Quartey, has joined the people of Ampain in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region to commemorate World Refugee Day.

The theme for the celebration, “Taking a step with Refugees”. A time to take stock of the actions for the provision of protection, assistance and core throughout their stay outside their countries of origin and how to facilitate the end of their predicament.

Mr Henry Quartey, emphasised on the fact that countries within the sub-Region must work together to ensure that the main causes of conflicts are eliminated.

He stated that, due to the relative peace and political stability in the West Africa sub-Region coupled with recent series of political turbulence, Ghana has been and remains the preferred choice of destination for people displaced by internecine conflicts and civil unrest in the sub-Region and beyond.

The Deputy Minister assured refugees living in Ghana of the operational policy framework on privileges available to all citizens in terms of a supportive enabling environment and access to essential services are extended to all asylum seekers and refugees in the country.

“Refugees have a choice of residential location, free movement and establishing means of livelihood, assistance as well as acquiring travel documents,” he said.

Hon. Quartey reiterated government’s commitment to create livelihood opportunities at refugee camps and within host communities in line with the Global Compact on Refugees and will work together with all stakeholders to create the enabling environment.

The Ghana Refugee Board and the UNHCR Ghana are working together to seek international collaboration, partnerships and assistance to create expanded employment and business opportunities for the residually displaced and their host and boost local economic development and service delivery in the hosting communities and region.

The Deputy Minister then stated that, government through the Ministry of the Interior engages in various tripartite dialogues with the authorities of the countries of origin to discuss the security, safety and welfare of refugees while residing in Ghana and when they voluntarily return home.

The Hon. Deputy Minister used the occasion to caution Refugees and asylum seekers to respect the laws of the country.

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