From 6–8 December 2025, the Rohingya Delegation from the Rohingya Centre UK (RCUK) was honoured to attend the 23rd Doha Forum, held under the theme Diplomacy, Dialogue, Diversity. Over three days, RCUK joined leaders, diplomats, and institutions from around the world in urgent conversations on justice, peace, and dignity.
The delegation was privileged to meet H.E. Ban Ki‑moon, former Secretary‑General of the United Nations, whose lifelong commitment to multilateralism continues to inspire. RCUK also engaged with faith leaders including Dr Omar Suleiman and Dr Ed Kessler MBE in a session on defending the UN Charter and countering hate through interfaith solidarity, a reminder of conscience in shaping inclusive futures for displaced Rohingya and other stateless communities.
At the British Ambassador’s Reception in Qatar, RCUK met Humza Yousaf, former First Minister of Scotland; H.E. Neerav Patel, British Ambassador to Qatar; and UK MPs Rushanara Ali, Iqbal Mohammad, and Naz Shah, among others. In these exchanges, RCUK emphasised the urgent need for sustained political and diplomatic advocacy for the Rohingya people, and welcomed the announcement of the UK Government and Qatar Fund for Development’s £11.2 million joint aid package for Rohingya refugees. This timely support for vulnerable families in Cox’s Bazar comes at a critical moment as resources shrink and sustainable solutions remain urgent.
Education was a central theme of RCUK’s participation. At the high‑level panel Education as Justice in Times of Crisis, chaired by Dana Al Anzy, Strategic Partnerships Manager at the Education Above All Foundation. RCUK reaffirmed that for the Rohingya, education is not charity, it is justice, dignity, and peace. Generations of Rohingya children have been denied their right to learn due to displacement and protracted crises. RCUK remains committed to advancing Rohingya‑led education systems as a foundation for justice and lasting solutions. The delegation was also pleased to meet H.E. Al Mayassa Al Thani, whose reflections on innovation and inclusive approaches from the Global South offered valuable insights into shaping more equitable responses to displacement.
A meaningful dinner with Dr Habibur Rahman, distinguished author and historian, provided profound reflections on the Rohingya journey and dignity. His scholarship and lived experience offered depth to RCUK’s understanding of the challenges ahead and reinforced the importance of documenting and elevating Rohingya history in global discourse.
Aligned with the Forum’s overarching theme “Justice in Action – Beyond Promises to Progress,” RCUK’s participation reinforced the conviction that refugee‑led voices must be central to global dialogue. For the Rohingya, systemic inequities have long undermined the rights of children and youth, denying generations their chance to learn and thrive. This is not only a developmental loss but a profound injustice.
As the Rohingya Delegation from RCUK, we return from Doha with renewed commitment to transparency, partnership, and trust‑building. We will continue to work with global actors and local communities to transform dialogue into action — advancing justice, dignity, and resilience for the Rohingya and other displaced peoples worldwide.
Education, dignity, and justice are not aspirations. They are imperatives, and they remain at the heart of RCUK’s mission.