William Spindler

@SpindlerWilliam

Spokesman for UNHCR, the UN refugee agency. Retweets do not necessarily mean endorsement.

Geneva, Switzerland
unhcr.org
Joined September 2012
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  1. 5h

    2 years ago a photo of a dead Syrian toddler shocked the world. 8,500+ refugees incl children have died at sea since

    9 retweets 6 likes
  2. Aug 30

    Las solicitudes de asilo de latinoamericanos en España se cuadruplican hasta junio via

    1 retweet
  3. Retweeted
    Aug 29

    "The only genuinely sustainable & humane solution would be to create safe, legal pathways for asylum seekers"

    4 retweets 5 likes
  4. Aug 29

    We appeal to the Myanmar authorities to facilitate humanitarian help and ensure the safety of our staff.

    1 retweet 2 likes
  5. Aug 29

    We urge Bangladesh to keep open borders for people fleeing violence in Myanmar's Rakhine State. via

    3 retweets 4 likes
  6. Retweeted
    Aug 27

    "It allows you to make something from nothing” How is helping a Syrian refugee shape his new life in exile

    5 replies . 84 retweets 138 likes
  7. Aug 26

    “We can’t afford to ignore abuses clearly taking place simply because they happen out of our sight.”

    UNHCR's statement on decreasing numbers of refugees+migrants arriving in Europe while abuses along routes continue.
    11 retweets 16 likes
  8. Retweeted
    Aug 25

    Important agreement between UNHCR & Mexico City on inclusion+integration of refugees: solidarity as foundation of a global city's policies.

    , and
    26 replies . 139 retweets 228 likes
  9. Retweeted
    Aug 24

    Refugees in speak of horrifying abuses by gangs in Central America: extorsion, rape, forced recruitment, murder. Shocked & sad.

    , and
    2 replies . 115 retweets 89 likes
  10. Retweeted
    Aug 23

    Following the migration route between & : women, children, LGBTI individuals are most at risk of exploitation & violence.

    5 replies . 101 retweets 134 likes
  11. Aug 26

    Yemen air raid kills at least 12, including six children

    1 reply . 1 retweet 1 like
  12. Retweeted
    Aug 23

    Guatemala offers respite from region’s gang violence via

    4 retweets 5 likes
  13. Aug 24

    Good to hear that “Guatemalans have been good" to refugees and supported them.

    7 retweets 15 likes
  14. Retweeted
    Aug 23

    UNHCR is deeply saddened by the tragic reports of civilian deaths, in the north of Sana'a.

    7 replies . 38 retweets 25 likes
  15. Retweeted
    Aug 22

    Because every child deserves a safe and dignified childhood we support community centres in for refugee + Yemeni kids to learn + play

    19 retweets 26 likes
  16. Retweeted
    Aug 22

    “Guatemala is, or has become, a country of refuge." Today thanked for supporting + protecting refugees.

    and
    2 replies . 35 retweets 51 likes
  17. Retweeted
    Aug 20

    Reducing number of refugees+migrants arriving in Europe without stepping up peacemaking, development, safe pathways is morally unacceptable.

    108 replies . 858 retweets 1,047 likes
  18. Retweeted
    Aug 22

    calls the authorities 2 double efforts 4 prevention & response to the reported harassment & attacks of 's displaced

    1 retweet 2 likes
  19. Aug 22

    El Alto Comisionado de la ONU para los Refugiados, Filippo Grandi, visita el Norte de Centroamérica y México

    1 retweet 1 like
  20. Aug 17

    Spain lacks capacity to handle migration surge, says UN refugee agency

    3 retweets

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