The Ghana Refugee Board (GRB) was established with the promulgation of the Ghana Refugee Law, 1992 (PNDCL 305 D) and consists of the Board with stakeholder institutional representation.Ghana Refugee Board works with UNHCR, to coordinate international protection and the delivery of humanitarian assistance to asylum seekers and refugees in the country.
The Board is the decision making body and there is a Secretariat, which advises the Board and implements the Board’s decisions. Ghana Refugee Board works with UNHCR, to coordinate international protection and the delivery of humanitarian assistance to asylum seekers and refugees in the country.
Dedicated to provide world class services that will ensure efficient and effective protection, rehabilitation and resettlement of refugees.
The Board exist as a lead agency coordinating all activities relating to the protection of refugees and the resolution of refugee problems in the country in a professionalized manner to ensure national security and enhance good governance.
The primary objectives of the board is to receive refugees/asylum seekers, determine their status, provide shelter and generally protect/safeguard their rights and well-being. Towards this end, the Board:
• Formulates, implements, coordinate, monitor and evaluate policies and programs.
• Provide institutional capacity and enabling environment for effective, sufficient and sustainable delivery or services relating to refugees and asylum seekers.
When refugees arrive in the Ghana, it is the Refugee Board's responsibility to ensure their wellbeing, as per its mandate.
The board partnered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and other state agencies such as National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) to assist these refugees.
Read MoreThe Ghana Refugee Board is tasked with coordinating all activities relating to the management and care of refugees in Ghana. It is the sole agency mandated to grant refugee status to persons seeking asylum in the country.
Read MoreThe GRB generally manages the refugee programme in Ghana. In order to ensure that Government is abreast with all activities and issues in the refugee programme, the GRB signs an annual tripartite project sub-agreement with UNHCR and implementing partners.
Read MoreThe Ghana Refugee Board is charged with the management of activities relating to refugees in Ghana. It is under the control of the Ministry of the Interior. Any person or group of persons who intends to visit any of the refugee camps must contact the Ghana Refugee Board for a written permission before visiting any of the camps.
Kwao, 54 years old: “Memories are all that reminds me of what life was back in Cote d’Ivoire, memories that I hold dear but look meaningless now. I miss everything about home. I miss my frequent trips between Alepe, my hometown and Abidjan. In Alepe, a town just 60km away from Abidjan; I was a landowner.
Seamstress Adel, 58 years old: “Back in Cote d’Ivoire, I was a trader and a seamstress. I also run a restaurant. I loved engaging people and these activities gave me the opportunity to meet lots of them. In my shop, I sold bags, jewelries, shoes and dresses. Most of my customers were people from the community and they were friendly. However, there were a couple of others, who will intentionally get on your nerves.
mother-cook-traderBona, 33 years old: “Cooking is one of my greatest passions; I never get tired of cooking. I always prepare foods for my family and friends who come over to visit. However, not too long ago I started enterprising my skills. One day, a friend who had come to visit me suggested I market my skills and prepare something for sale.
Husband-journalist-farmer Ferdi, 39 years old: “As a child, I knew I had the talent for talking and entertaining people. My parents, siblings and friends were always amused about the things I said. In school, I was mostly found standing in front of my class during break time and when our teachers don’t turn up for classes, to imitate our teachers and talk about anything that came to mind.
By GRB |23 June 2022
As always, World Refugee Day is a day we acknowledge and celebrate the resilience of refugees and asylum seekers the world over. For us in the sub-region, this year is even more important, given that we are in the process of implementing Solutions for the largest refugee population, namely, Ivorians. This year’s theme, The Right to Seek Safety
By GRB |27 September 2021
The Ghana Refugee Board (GRB) was established with the promulgation of the Ghana Refugee Law, 1992 (PNDCL 305 D) and consists of the Board with stakeholder institutional representation. The GRB works with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to coordinate international protection and the delivery of humanitarian assistance to asylum seekers and refugees in the country.
By GRB |28 August 2020
The British High Commission(BHC) sponsored a 12 unit shelters at the Krisan Camp situated in the Western Region of Ghana which was officially commissioned on Thursday the 20th of August 2020. In attendance was management of GRB, UNHCR representatives, Refugee leadership and stakeholders. GRB would like to sincerely thank the British High Commission once again for this important assistance provided to refugees in Ghana.
