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MADE51: UNHCR's Flagship Initiative to Bring Refugees into the Global Artisan Value Chain
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Manage No DI00000867 Country Republic of Korea Author Ms. Aurorue Lebouchard (Protection Officer, UNHCR Representation in the Republic of Korea) Published Year 2019 Language English Copyright 
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| Description | UNHCR works in 134 countries to protect and support 25.9 million refugees. Within this population is a vast, diverse and talented pool of artisans. Whenever refugees flee, they carry with them the traditions, skills, knowledge and craftsmanship that unite and define a people. From the expert leatherworking of the Tuareg in Burkina Faso to the fine embroidery of the Syrians in Lebanon, refugees long to sustain these artistic traditions and participate in the growing global artisan economy. There are opportunities for engagement. The artisan sector, behind the agricultural sector, is the second largest employer in the developing world. International trade in artisan crafts is now valued at over $36 billion per year, with 65% of handicraft exports coming from developing countries.1) This means that with the right support, refugee artisans can hold the keys to self-reliance in their own talented hands. | ||
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