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Services
Empowering Refugee Women and Youth Towards Self-reliance and Socio-economic Integration:
Refugee Resource Center
Self-employment and social connections
Capacity building for refugees
Life skills training for empowerment and social integration
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Education and Training
Conduct training for refugee development.
Help refugees integrate with language and skills training.
Partner with universities for training activities and scholarships.
Support refugee employment.
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Policy and Advocacy
Translate Philippine laws for foreigners and refugees into Arabic and other languages.
Collaborate with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Community and Family Services International (CFSI), Commission on Human Rights (CHR), and Philippine agencies to review and advocate for refugee laws.
Advocate with the Philippine Legislators
Committee on Population and Development.Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) for the Refugee Rights and facilitate government services for refugees in the Philippines.
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Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusivity
Train women refugees for empowerment and self-reliance.
Offer temporary support for homeless refugees.
Arrange burial services for Arab community members, including ARAB Refugees and Asylum Seekers to both Muslim and Christian cemeteries.
PACCI PROGRAMS
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Filipino Language Training
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English Language Training
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Computer Literacy Training
LATEST EVENTS
LATEST EVENTS
Celebrating PEACE Month: PACCI Joins the Launch of “Waves of Hope: A Legacy of Shared Humanity”
July 21, 2026
On 21 July 2026, the Philippine Arab Cooperation Council Inc. (PACCI) had the honor of participating in the opening of "Waves of Hope: A Legacy of Shared Humanity," an immersive exhibition held at the Ayala Museum in Makati City. The event commemorated two important milestones: the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Geneva Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and the 45th anniversary of the Philippines' accession to the Convention in 1981.
National Refugee Day 2026
June 20- 23, 2026
PACCI strengthens refugee protection through landmark partnerships and its engagements for National Refugee Day 2026. These initiatives contribute to advancing inclusion, financial access, and sustainable solutions for refugees, asylum seekers, and stateless persons in the Philippines, while fostering collaboration among key stakeholders to promote meaningful participation and support.
Public Forum on the Human Rights Situation of Asylum Seekers at the Philippine Ports of Entry
June 04, 2026
PACCI participated in the Public Forum on the Human Rights Situation of Asylum Seekers at Philippine Ports of Entry, a key stakeholder engagement convened by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) last June 4, 2026. The forum brought together representatives from government agencies, international organizations, civil society, and humanitarian partners to examine the challenges faced by asylum seekers in the Philippines and to identify practical, rights-based solutions that strengthen protection mechanisms and uphold the country’s humanitarian commitments.
Past Events and Activities
2025
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PACCI GOES TO GENEVA
December 15-17, 2025
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PACCI's Participation in Enhancing Philippine Policy for the Refugees and Rightsholders
December 10-11, 2025
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CHR Human Rights Educators Forum
December 10, 2025
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PACCI YEAR-END ASSEMBLY
December 04, 2025
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AVP Justice and Peace Basic Workshop with a Special Topic on Trauma and Violence
November 22 - 26, 2025
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First Human Rights and Peace Training Event
November 03-04, 2025
Past Events and Activities
2024
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Second Refugee Film Festival
June 20, 2024
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Charting Our Future Together in PACCI: Pause and Reflect Session
June 07 - 09, 2024
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BASIC SKILLS TRAINING
June 2024
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PACCI at The Asia Pacific Summit of Refugees (APSOR) 2024
May 17 - 19, 2024
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Signing of the PACCI-PNU Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
May 14, 2024
Past Events and Activities
2023
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YGOAL Workshop
November 28 - 30, 2023
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The Journey: Across Iloilo, Batangas, Baguio, and Going Beyond
October - June 2023
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National Museum Tour
August 17 - 18, 2023
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UNHCR First Film Festival
June 22, 2023
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FOOD EXPO
May 26, 2023
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VOICE Linking & Learning Campfire
April 25 - 28, 2023
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Inclusion Institute X Community Building
March 18, 2023
Past Events and Activities
2022
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Computer Literacy Training, English Fluency for Employment and Tagalog for Daily Life
September - December 2022
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Manila Zoo Visit
December 16, 2022
