Joséphine Goube
Executive Director at Techfugees For Impact
Alumnus from both Sciences Po Paris and the London School of Economics in urban development, Josephine is the Director of Techfugees For Impact. She seats on the board of the Norwegian Refugee Council and acts as an informal expert for the European Commission on migration reforms.
Nominated as one of the top “30 under 30 Social Entrepreneurs” by Forbes in 2016, 2017 and 2018, she is an hacktivist and advocate for more inclusive societies towards displaced persons.
Takes part in
May, 21 2:00 PM CEST
Visionary Stage
Panel Discussion
Overcoming Barriers to a Workplace that is Inclusive Towards Refugees and Immigrants
What can employers do, to be more inclusive of these individuals and allow them to fully contribute their skills? Our speakers will discuss three key topics:
- The importance of refugees and immigrants in a post-COVID economic recovery
- What prevents most companies from hiring newly-arrived workers
- Challenges to the inclusion of immigrants and refugees in the workplace
Speakers
Arifur Rahman Prodhan Head of Livelihoods and Economic Inclusion Team at UNHCR Rwanda, the UN Refugee Agency
Joséphine Goube Executive Director at Techfugees For Impact
Jenny Okonkwo Founder and President at Black Female Accountants Network
Maura Di Mauro Intercultural Trainer, Coach & Consultant, D&I and Innovation Specialist
Lakshmi Natarajan Founder of Travel Plus Them