Lesotho Participates in Global Refugee Forum Progress Review in Geneva

The Minister of Local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police, Honourable Lebona Lephema, is representing the Kingdom of Lesotho at the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review held in Geneva, Switzerland from 15 to 17 December 2025. The event gathers governments and key stakeholders to assess progress toward the objectives of the Global Compact on Refugees. It provides a platform for participants to report on the implementation of pledges made during the 2019 and 2023 Global Refugee Forums and address any outstanding commitments.

In his statement, Honourable Minister Lephema reaffirmed Lesotho’s commitment to working collaboratively with international partners to ensure displaced persons can access protection, rebuild their lives, and contribute to national development. He provided an update on Lesotho’s progress in fulfilling the four pledges announced at previous Global Refugee Forums, highlighting key national developments in refugee protection and integration.

During the Forum, the Minister is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with various stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and explore opportunities for technical support, resource mobilization, and policy coordination.

Lesotho’s participation underscores its dedication to international cooperation on refugee issues and its active role in implementing the Global Compact on Refugees. The engagement demonstrates the country’s commitment to protecting displaced populations while contributing to regional and global efforts in refugee management.