Chris Boian

@ChrisBoian

Husband, father, spokesperson for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.

Washington, D.C.
unhcr.org
Joined November 2013
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  1. 3 hours ago

    Yes, it's a challenge. But real, durable solutions are within reach. It is also an opportunity to improve the human condition for the benefit of all -- repeat, all -- of us. My conversation this week with

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    Every two seconds someone flees war, conflict or persecution, and they have no choice. They just want to stay alive. UNHCR's on record levels of forced displacement 📹 👇
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    Jun 20

    We’re at Park today celebrating with and !

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    Jun 20

    NIAMEY, Niger - “One of the poorest countries is also one of the most generous.” - ⁦⁩

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    Jun 20

    Go check out this exhibit, folks! A million thanks to Roger Arnold, an exceptional photographer, for capturing these powerful images & stories of Rohingya refugees.

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    "This moving photo exhibit details the plight of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and the life-saving impact of U.S. political + financial support" - 📸 Visit our photo exhibit through June 22 at Russell Senate Office Building Rotunda, Washington, DC
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  5. Jun 20

    This, as folks where I come from (Colorado) say, “is where the rubber meets the road.” A.k.a. saving lives.

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    🎥Last night flew with 122 refugees on a UNHCR life-saving evacuation flight from Libya to Niger. Watch it on Media: 🔗 Here is a short preview.
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  6. Jun 20

    “Don’t let the gobblelinks get you down.”

    It is 10 years today that I lost my mentor and a dear friend. Peter Mackler. The few things I know how to do well in journalism I owe him. He's dedication to journalism is alive an kicking here
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    Jun 20

    Every day thousands are forced to leave everything behind due to war or persecution. Today, on we stand to help carry them to a brighter future.

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    Jun 19

    In 2017 Every 2 seconds ⌚️ someone was forced to flee 🚶🏽‍♀️ their home due to war, violence, or persecution. ⚠️

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    Jun 18

    State security and basic humanity are not incompatible.

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  10. Jun 14

    This quotation is the essence of the thing.

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    “You have to understand/that no one puts their children in a boat/unless the water is safer than the land/no one chooses refugee camps” fantastic opening by Goodwill Ambassador with sublime 🎼 & poem by Warsan Shire
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    Jun 11

    DC next week

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    Jun 13

    is June 20! Take a look at our solidarity map, where you can find out what's happening near you. And if you're organizing a community event, please pin it on our map. 🗺📍🇺🇲

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    Jun 11

    Una decisión basada en principios básicos de humanidad: ACNUR celebra decisión de hoy del Presidente del Gobierno de España, de permitir desembarco de más de 600 pasajeros del barco Aquarius que habían sido rescatados en el Mediterraneo

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    Jun 11

    I have given instructions for Spain to welcome the ship in the Port of Valencia. It is our obligation to provide these 600 people a safe harbor. We comply with international commitments regarding humanitarian emergencies.

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    Jun 7

    THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS ARE THE 2018 CHAMPIONS!

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    Jun 5

    "No one country can do this alone." Read about a new approach to forced displacement in Central America and Mexico in my article.

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    Jun 2

    As monsoon rains intensify, we must urgently relocate at high risk of landslides in the site. This is one of the sites to which they will relocate, where refugees, host community and humanitarians are working together to make it happen.

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    Give the opportunity, tools and the space, and they can do wonders. The in are turning an impossible situation into the best that they can.
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    Jun 1

    These 5 Kentucky teens wowed the judges with their debating skills💡💬💯 won a $1,500 prize💰💰💰💰💰 and donated it to UNHCR to support ! “We wish we could contribute more, and at the same time we deeply wish the need were less.”🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

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    May 30

    So much has been done by super dedicated teams to support super resilient but still so much to do. Apart from locating more land, enhancing education, health, water, waste management, shelter - supporting energy will be a priority for me.

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    May 30

    Mi entrevista con de sobre el aumento del número de personas huyendo de la violencia en el norte de centroamérica.

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