Mireille Girard

@UNHCRGirard

UNHCR Representative in Lebanon

Joined June 2016
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  1. 21 minutes ago

    Inspiring discussion with German Chancellor today in Lebanon regarding the refugee situation. Germany has been at the forefront of the Syria crisis response in the Middle East region, helping refugees and generous host countries & people receiving them.

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    Jun 8

    At 70th anniversary of Universal Declaration of good to recall Charles Malik. academic, diplomat, &philosopher helped drafting and became Commission's Chair

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    Jun 1

    ʻ101 Facts & Figures on the Syrian Refugee Crisisʼ: This booklet highlights the facts and figures on the situation of displaced Syrians inside Syria, as well as Syrian refugees in host countries. To access the booklet:

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    Jun 1

    When we join hands, we all make a difference

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    Apr 25

    Opening session at wi : I can assure you that if we are given resources we can relieve suffering of people in . The right thing to do is focus on most vulnerable, those in most acute need. My full remarks

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  6. Apr 25

    Lebanon PM Hariri at the : We have...to continue working together to deal with the repercussions of the Syrian displaced crisis on Lebanon...This is a collective responsibility. We hope and pray for a speedy settlement of the tragedy of the Syrian people.

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    Apr 25

    Opening of : for seven years we have been unable to give peace to Syria; we must now try to avoid that the Syrian people lose hope. Their strength in adversity depends on our solidarity.

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  8. Apr 25

    EU High Representative Mogherini at the today: we collectively need not only to provide financial support, this is important, but above all, we need to bring peace back to Syria.

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  9. Apr 24

    Lebanon Minister of Education and Higher Education Marwan Hamadeh at the dialogue segment today: we not only want a generation that is not lost, we want a generation of Syrian children with life skills and civic education to rebuild a peaceful Syria.

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  10. Apr 24

    Lebanese Ministers and civil society call for support to Lebanon, lebanese communities and refugees at the in Brussels today. We count on this conference to make the difference.

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  11. Apr 24

    UN Chief speaks at the opening of the day of dialogue of the .

    Today is the first day of the . It starts with a dialogue with civil society. Amidst the ruins and pain of the Syria war, the voice of the Syrian people must finally be heard.
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    Apr 17

    مساعدتنا بتقدر تغيّر حياتن. مساعدة أم لبنانية ومولودتها بعد لجوئهما إلى مدرسة - جبل لبنان، 2006

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    Apr 14

    We must never allow ourselves to become numb to human suffering in war.

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    Apr 15

    Our staff work in more than 125 countries to bring help to those in need. When we work together, we all make a difference. Internally displaced Lebanese woman sought refuge in a school in Aley during the 2006 war – Lebanon, 2006

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    Apr 13

    بأوقات الحرب والنزوح، بتقدم المفوضية مساعدة فورية لتنقذ حياة المتأثرين بتتضمن مأوى وغذاء ومي ورعاية صحية. قافلة للمفوضية تقدّم مساعدات طارئة - جنوب لبنان، 2006

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    Apr 14

    I call on all Members to act consistently with UN Charter & int’l law, incl norms against chemical weapons. If the law is ignored, it is undermined. There is no military solution to the crisis; the solution must be political. -- on Syria at UN Security Council

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    Apr 14

    All should listen to Secretary-General ’ appeal for restraint. Even when diplomacy appears wishful thinking, it remains the only way to truly end war.

    "I urge all Member States to show restraint in these dangerous circumstances and to avoid any acts that could escalate the situation and worsen the suffering of the Syrian people.” chief
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    Apr 8

    When we join hands, we all make a difference Lebanese student tutoring young Syrian refugees – Lebanon, 2017.

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    Mar 30

    Mon interview a sur les réfugiés et les déplacés dans le monde.

    Avec des barbelés aux frontières, l'Europe donne le mauvais exemple, dit Filippo Grandi () dans .
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    Mar 30

    is when someone actually ‘owns’ you like a piece of property.

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