ARC-UNHCR REFCON2026

On June 11 and 12, 2025, the ASEAN Research Center (ARC) at the Asia School of Business (ASB) hosted the ASB-UNHCR Conference on Refugee Studies and Forced Displacement 2025 (REFCON 2025), in partnership with UNHCR Malaysia, the UN Refugee Agency.

The 2025 edition emphasised turning academic insights into practical impact by featuring academics, NGO's and voices from the refugee community. The goal was to promote collaboration and knowledge exchange among researchers, policymakers, civil society groups, refugees, and the wider public.

The conference also featured a Refugee Bazaar, which showcased a special lineup of refugee entrepreneurs. Our vendors sold a variety of items ranging from handcrafted clothing and accessories to food and baked goods.

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