Babar Baloch

@iBabarBaloch

UN Snr. Regional Spokesperson. On assignments for UNHCR in Switzerland, Hungary (covering Central Europe), Sri Lanka, Pakistan. RTs # endorsements.

Geneva, Switzerland
unhcr.org
Joined June 2010
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    4 hours ago

    Four generations of the same, extended family. They now all live in one hut in the largest settlement in the world. Our full story coming soon on ...

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    10 hours ago

    “Thousands of innocent lives are going to be lost, once again, if urgent action is not taken.” — on

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    15 hours ago

    There is no migration/refugee crisis in Europe. Very low arrival and "secondary movement" figures are the opportunity for EU states to focus together on real issues like asylum reform, safe pathways and more+better aid to refugee hosting+transit countries.

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    Jul 4

    After serving in Afghanistan + Iraq, this Marine veteran is on a new mission: speaking up for refugees on Capitol Hill. He believes that welcoming refugees helps keep America safe

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    Jul 3

    More people drowning in the Mediterranean. Rescue at sea must not be taken hostage by politics.

    Update: 2 shipwrecks took place over the past days with one disembarkation on 29 June in Tajoura (100 persons missing and 16 disembarked) and one today 2 July at the Tripoli Naval Base (114 persons missing and 276 disembarked) No disembarkation took place in Zwara.
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    Jul 1

    Rohingya refugees in Kutupalong, Bangladesh, tell Secretary-General & President that they won’t return home unless their rights are not granted: citizenship, freedom of movement, access to jobs & services.

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    Jun 30

    We are deeply saddened by the latest tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea. At least 100 people died after a boat carrying around 123 refugees and migrants sank off the coast of Libya. The deceased include 70 men, 30 women and three babies.

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    Jun 29

    Whatever it takes - UNICEF Afghanistan - climbing highlands and crossing rivers to reach every child- wherever they are. , education

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    Jun 28

    On my way to Bangladesh to join UN Secretary-General , President , Executive Director . We will visit Rohingya refugees. We will discuss ways to strengthen support to host communities and the Bangladesh government.

    It's amazing what can do with bamboo. Below: building emergency evacuation shelters on flat land, away from landslide risks as monsoon rains persist in .
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    Jun 29

    Such an important contribution by to support and the refugees it generously hosts.

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    Jun 29

    In the UK, a day's not long enough to celebrate the contribution of . It requires a week. A wrap up of events for

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    Jun 27

    UNHCR, IOM tonight urging EU to chart a new way forward to reduce loss of life on Mediterranean

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    Jun 27

    . has welcomed an agreement signed on Wednesday by South Sudan's President and former Vice President, with hopes for an “inclusive & implementable” peace deal to end years of civil conflict.

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  14. Jun 27

    SOS: 1000 desperate refugees & migrants have perished being smuggled across the Mediterranean this year. Can Save Lives

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  15. Jun 27

    BREAKING: & appeal to EU to reduce needless loss of life at sea

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    Jun 25

    Far fewer arriving now... but still refugees/asylum seekers risk lives to cross - 109 over the weekend in northern . Strong support from authorities with and partners.

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    Jun 23

    These young Nigerian refugee girls I met in refugee camp, among the 90,000 Nigerian refugees in all in the Far North region , underlined education as the most important need that our collective response should secure for them.

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    Jun 23

    Those shouting about a “refugee emergency” in Europe or America should visit African communities giving refuge to millions with small resources. Energies would be better spent helping people address problems here while sharing some of the refugee burden born by poor countries.

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    Jun 22

    EU member states will soon debate migration and refugees. Read the statement which I issued ahead of these important discussions.

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  20. Jun 22

    Europe&Asylum: says the moment has come to change things for the better, urges to seize the opportunity in finding a new & united approach

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