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Miles4Migrants Pledges to Fly 70,000 Refugees by 2030

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*UNHCR staff managed to trace the two brothers from DRC who had been separated from their mother and siblings for nearly three years. The family has an emotional reunion at Lindela holding facility, ahead of their voluntary repatriation flight to Kinshasa. ; UNHCR staff managed to trace the two brothers from DRC who had been separated from their mother and siblings for nearly three years. The family has an emotional reunion at Lindela holding facility, ahead of their voluntary repatriation flight to Kinshasa.

12/12/2023 – As the Global Refugee Forum (GRF) unfolds from December 13 to 15, Miles4Migrants takes center stage with an audacious pledge to fly 70,000 individuals by 2030, initiating the commitment by reuniting 10,000 people in 2024 as part of the Roadmap 2030, which aims to reunite at least 1 million refugees with their families by 2030.

The GRF, hosted by Switzerland and co-convened by six states – Colombia, France, Japan, Jordan, Niger, and Uganda – along with UNHCR, is a pivotal event aimed at advancing initiatives to ease host country pressures, strengthen refugee self-reliance, and increase access to third-country solutions.

A visionary commitment to family reunification lies at the heart of Miles4Migrants’ engagement, joining the Multistakeholder Pledge alongside organizations like UNHCR, IOM, Red Cross, and Refuge Point, among others: a consortium of partners united in addressing all aspects of the refugee journey, including evacuation, legal support, resettlement, and transportation.

Miles4Migrants’ Bold Pledge

Miles4Migrants commits to fly 70,000 individuals by 2030. This ambitious initiative is part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to facilitate safe and dignified refugee journeys.

Multistakeholder Pledge on Supporting Refugee Family Reunification

Miles4Migrants is proud to be a part of the Multistakeholder Pledge on Supporting Refugee Family Reunification. This collaborative effort aims to reunite at least 1 million refugees with their families by 2030.

Miles4Migrants’ Executive Director to Speak at GRF

Glaydon de Freitas, Executive Director of Miles4Migrants, will be a distinguished speaker at the Global Refugee Forum. He will present the Multistakeholder Pledge and share Miles4Migrants’ vision for the future of refugee family reunification.

For more information: https://familyreunificationnetwork.org

About Miles4Migrants:

Miles4Migrants is a non-profit organization dedicated to upholding human rights by removing transportation barriers that impact vulnerable, forced migrants, including victims of war, persecution, torture, and climate disasters. By collaborating with a global network of NGOs and airline partners, we use donated frequent flier miles, credit card points, and cash to provide life-changing opportunities for those in need. Learn more here.

About the Global Refugee Forum:

The Global Refugee Forum serves as a quadrennial event, providing a crucial platform for stakeholders worldwide to collaborate on addressing the challenges and opportunities posed by forced displacement. Co-convened by states, UNHCR, and other partners, the Forum seeks to build on the progress made towards the implementation of the Global Compact on Refugees, providing an avenue for the announcement of concrete pledges and contributions. More information: https://www.unhcr.org/global-refugee-forum-2023

For media inquiries, please contact:
Sandro Petrilli
Head of External Affairs
sandro@miles4migrants.org

How Miles4Migrants helps

We collaborate with a network of global non-governmental organization (NGO) partners who work directly with refugees and migrants to identify and verify individuals who are financially unable to afford air travel. Once our partners submit flight requests, we use donated frequent flyer miles, credit card points, travel vouchers, and cash to eliminate transportation barriers for the most vulnerable individuals affected by war, persecution, or climate disaster. Our goal is to help these individuals reunite with their loved ones and start a new life in a safe environment.

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– According to the United Nations, there are currently 108 million individuals forcibly displaced from their homes worldwide.  

– The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that seeking asylum is a fundamental human right. Everyone has the right to life and liberty. Everyone has the right to freedom from fear. Everyone has the right to seek asylum from persecution.

– As migration is often the last option for survival, migrants may embark on clandestine journeys, subject to danger, extortion, and inhumane conditions. 

– Once they finally get legal approval for resettlement, migrants face another challenge that makes the journey seem impossible: the transportation costs.

There are many ways for you to get involved and help us continue our work:

You can donate cash to help us cover operational expenses or contribute your unused air miles, credit card points, or travel vouchers to help us book flights for refugees and asylum seekers. Additionally, you can help us spread the word about our cause and our impact on the lives of those we serve.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, has the power to make a difference. Thank you for considering supporting our mission.

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