The undersigned NGOs strongly support the development of a Global Compact on Refugees, and welcome the improvements made in the first draft. We particularly acknowledge the increased inclusion of legal frameworks and principles; increased reference to the Sustainable Development Goals and 2030 Agenda; the strengthening of language around commitments by States, and the detail provided on responsibility sharing arrangements. We believe that the first draft takes an important step in the right direction, and we need to continue along this path in order to fully address our expectations for the Compact. We appreciate the clear effort to account for input given on the zero draft, and believe that the goal of making progress towards more ambitious outcomes for refugee protection and solutions should continue to guide future revisions.
