Overview

Refugees face a number of barriers when trying to relocate for work. Refugee labour mobility programs (sometimes known as complementary labour pathways, or displaced talent programs) are designed to remove these barriers and help refugees and other displaced people access labour pathways. Today, a number of countries have launched or modified programs specifically to attract displaced talent. Hundreds of employers are hiring refugees from abroad through these programs, and thousands of refugees are moving with their families to begin jobs in countries where they can fully exercise their rights.

This category provides an overview of all existing refugee labour mobility programs including their eligibility factors, their facilitation measures to remove barriers for refugees, and the size of the program. These programs and policies are rapidly evolving, and official government resources linked below should be consulted for the most up-to-date information. In some cases, a displaced person may be able to relocate for work through other migration pathways or programs not listed here; what distinguishes these programs are their specific efforts to systematically remove barriers that have historically made other labour mobility routes inaccessible for refugees.