This paper examines the primary tools and approaches to advance refugee participation that have emerged over the past several years including refugee-led organizations, refugee advisory boards, participation in key policy forums, independent refugee-led platforms like R-Space (a newly convened refugee-led initiative), and efforts to place refugees in leadership positions within organizations. The paper reflects the analysis of the author and is based on a number of interviews conducted with diverse stakeholders including: refugee leaders and experts, and representatives of NGOs and philantrophic donors. The paper does not offer a deep analysis of existing tools and mechanisms but rather takes stock of where the refugee leadership movement stands today in its efforts to advance meaningful participation. By assessing the strengths and limitations of tools the movement has used, this stocktaking aims to inform a broader conversation about what is working, where gaps remain, and how to strengthen refug