Registration Details
| Event Date | Event Time | Registration Deadline | Registration |
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| May 5, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Register Today |
UNESCO'S Approach to Integrating International and Refugee Students in Higher Education
Join Dr. Fanta Aw for a focused conversation on UNESCO’s new intercultural integration framework and what it means for higher education. We will explore how institutions can move from policy to practice, featuring insights from Stellenbosch University. This session will highlight practical approaches to supporting refugee students while centering belonging, inclusion, and shared responsibility across our campuses.
Fanta Aw, PhD
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NAFSA
Executive Director and CEO
Fanta Aw, PhD, currently serves as the executive director and CEO of NAFSA: Association of International Educators, having previously held its presidency from 2013 to 2016. NAFSA is the world’s largest and most comprehensive international education association, with more than 10,000 members at more...
Darla Deardorff, PhD
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Stellenbosch University
Dr. Darla K. Deardorff is an internationally recognized expert in intercultural competence, global education, and internationalization of higher education. She is the chairholder of the UNESCO Chair on Intercultural Competence at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. In addition, she is a...
Raffaela luliano
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UNESCO
Raffaela luliano is a Project Appointee at UNESCO in the Inclusion, Rights and Intercultural Dialogue Section, working on intercultural dialogue, anti-discrimination, and inclusive digital transformation. She is a co-author of More than Welcome: Intercultural Integration of Migrants in and through...
Ornela Meri
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I am a dedicated refugee rights advocate and peacebuilder with a strong background in journalism and creative writing. Currently finishing my bachelor's studies, I actively contribute to media production through podcasting and hosting radio interviews. With extensive experience in public speaking...
Sarah Richmond
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Stellenbosch University
Sarah Richmond is the Senior Programme Manager for Global Learning at Stellenbosch University, working at the intersection of global learning outcomes, curriculum internationalisation, and international student success. Her portfolio also includes oversight of the University’s hub for refugee and...