Khawar Malik
hiring refugees: challenges & opportunities | somos @ migration summit 2023
on 12 april 2023, our founder, Khawar Malik, joined an expert panel at migration summit 2023 to discuss “hiring refugees: challenges & opportunities.” The conversation, which included jessica mony, michelle hassan, laura jardine paterson, john warnes, zulum avila and lorraine charles, covered legal and social hurdles, the importance of skills development, and the need for clearer hiring processes to integrate refugees into the workforce.
📺 you can watch the full discussion here!
for a deep dive into some of the topics covered by the panel, you can read the ILO’s post-panel summary.
about migration summit 2023
hosted by MIT Refugee Action Hub (ReACT), Na'amal & Karam Foundation, Migration Summit 2023 focused on "Co-Creating Pathways for Learning, Livelihood, and Dignity." it brought together diverse stakeholders to explore employment pathways for refugees and migrants.
one key takeaway from the panel was the role of partnerships in bridging the gap between training and job placement, echoing our approach at somos to create inclusive opportunities for marginalized communities.
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