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In an era marked by record levels of prolonged global displacement, the world faces a critical challenge: ensuring the right to education for millions of refugee children and youth. In response to this, UNESCO, in collaboration with UNHCR, has launched two reports on refugee inclusion. Released ahead of the 2023 Global Refugee Forum (GRF) these reports build on UNESCO's 2019 GRF pledge to strengthen national education systems for the comprehensive inclusion of refugees at all levels.

By analyzing data and policies in the top 35 refugee-hosting countries, and through seven in-depth case studies, these reports provide a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities of integrating refugee learners into national education systems, offering insights into promising practices and the barriers and enablers for inclusion. Findings show significant gaps in data collection and the formulation of holistic policies, hindering the full inclusion of refugee students in national education systems and host countries.

Education is a lifeline in times of crisis, providing hope amidst uncertainty for millions of refugees. Inclusion in national education systems can help host governments guarantee equitable access to education, build social cohesion, and provide refugees with the tools to rebuild their lives. However, refugees are often unaccounted for in education policy-making and data collection efforts, obstructing these vulnerable learners from pathways to a brighter future. 

Although three in every four countries reviewed guarantee access to education for refugees, full inclusion frequently isn't realized. Legal frameworks and policies often lack comprehensive provisions for refugees, hindering their progression through education systems. In some countries, refugees also face restrictions in their right to stay or work in host nations, limiting their ability to meaningfully contribute to host societies and leverage their education to build sustainable futures.

Understanding the progression of refugees through all levels of education is also severely hampered by a lack of robust data, with only four in every ten data collection exercises accurately identifying refugees. This means that refugees remain largely invisible in educational statistics, limiting the ability of policy-makers and practitioners to assess and address their needs through effective planning and policy-making. Moreover, the data captured tends to focus on access to education, neglecting other critical aspects, like the quality and safety of education for refugees.

There is an urgent need to bridge these gaps and foster greater refugee inclusion in national education data systems that accurately capture their educational experiences alongside comprehensive policies that ensure the full rights and potential of refugee learners are realized. 

As States and stakeholders gather for the GRF, these reports serve as a foundational reference, contributing to UNESCO's 2023 pledge to provide support to Member States with data-informed and evidence-based policy design and implementation for refugee education inclusion. They underscore the importance of international cooperation to achieve quality, safe and lifelong learning for all, aligning with the Forum's commitments and the broader 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 

The reports aim to rally global partnerships that support refugee education, highlighting the importance of enhancing data transparency, improving resource allocation, and implementing strategic, inclusive education initiatives. These findings and recommendations offer a roadmap for action—a chance to transform the educational trajectories of millions of displaced learners and foster more inclusive, equitable societies for all.