Globally, only 5% of the refugee population has access to higher education compared to 39% of the general population, and for women it is even less. From a gendered perspective, education for women at all levels has been proven to benefit the world by breaking cycles of poverty and improving economic inclusion, narrowing disparities in child development, and promoting the empowerment of women. What are the barriers, the challenges and how can we help to overcome them?

Panel discussion with: 

• Aya Abdullah, Refugee Student in Geneva

• Moira Faul, Executive Director of NORRAG (moderator)

• Atalanti Moquette, Founder, Giving Women 

• Jacqueline Strecker, Connected Education Lead, UN Refugee Agency

• Bernhard Streitwieser, Associate Professor, International Education & International Affairs, The George Washington University

A musical performance by the soloist Yousra Dhahbi will follow the panel discussion. 

This event is organised in partnership with Switzerland for UNHCR and with the support of Giving Women and the Women’s Business Society.

Please note that this event can be joined online or in-person and will be recorded and made available on the Institute's YouTube channel.

PLEASE NOTE: Access to indoor public events is limited to attendees with a Swiss or European COVID certificate. In addition, face masks must be worn to all in-person events at the Graduate Institute.