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  1. Pinned Tweet
    22h

    Can you imagine a world 🌍 more open to refugees? Here's how it can happen:

    Imagine a world more open to refuguees
    13 replies . 155 retweets 198 likes
  2. 18m

    Author is inspired by Uganda’s progressive approach to welcoming refugees. So are we.

    19 retweets 27 likes
  3. 27m

    Rahab holds her husband's robe, her only keepsake, after his death by shelling in their home in Syria.

    9 retweets 15 likes
  4. 1h

    "I'm pleased that as a refugee, I can let our audience know we're human beings. We deserve rights"

    19 retweets 25 likes
  5. 2h

    "I was freaking out, so in an attempt to shut it out, I decided to read a book" Via

    23 retweets 35 likes
  6. 3h

    84% of the world's refugees live in countries that struggle to provide services for their own people, like Uganda.

    64 retweets 55 likes
  7. 4h

    Uganda stands in solidarity . The world must show solidarity to Uganda. Chief

    1 reply . 31 retweets 39 likes
  8. 5h

    “Regardless of the circumstances, there is no place like home.”

    1 reply . 32 retweets 50 likes
  9. 5h

    We have never recorded as many refugee as in 2016 - our latest data released this week -

    2 replies . 90 retweets 55 likes
  10. 6h

    Uganda stands in solidarity . The world must show solidarity to Uganda. - Chief

    1 reply . 40 retweets 55 likes
  11. 6h

    Uganda is receiving an average of 40,000 refugees every month. It needs better support.

    56 retweets 57 likes
  12. 7h

    Of the 1.9 million South Sudanese who have fled the country, half have gone to Uganda.

    1 reply . 24 retweets 30 likes
  13. Retweeted
    24h

    Uganda is now Africa’s leading refugee-hosting nations, with refugees from 13 countries.

    110 retweets 97 likes
  14. 8h

    The team stands on the greatest movement in support of refugees. Your turn:

    Here's how you Sign And Pass for Refugees
    1. Record a video showing us your style. Remember to include a pass. 2. Upload it to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with #SignAndPass 3. Tag three friends and challenge them to do the same!
    21 retweets 39 likes
  15. Retweeted
    14h

    Solidarity with Uganda: visit to Imvepe refugee settlement w/

    31 retweets 47 likes
  16. 9h

    Join the coalition - the greatest global movement in support of

    22 retweets 33 likes
  17. 10h

    Can you imagine a world 🌍 more open to refugees? Here's how it can happen:

    Imagine a world more open to refuguees
    4 replies . 65 retweets 87 likes
  18. Retweeted
    Jun 21

    One day isn’t enough: read about the exciting events we have been hosting over

    14 retweets 37 likes
  19. 11h

    "Although my teammates and I speak different languages, we are still a team."

    21 retweets 47 likes
  20. 11h

    “The fastest way to build a relationship is through food.” Abu Lu’ay, a Syrian refugee, brings his cooking skills to Malaysia.

    2 replies . 62 retweets 99 likes
  21. 12h

    New Neighbours 🏡 - 16 young refugees + asylum-seekers guest edit , in partnership with UNHCR.

    1 reply . 17 retweets 19 likes

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