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Snr Comms/Spox for East, Horn and Great Lakes Africa , ex ABC News, lover of hip-hop, Ethiopian food, & a good laugh. Proudly standing

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Joined March 2009

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    is proof that global cooperation is key to end wildlife crime. → 1.3 tonnes of 🐘 ivory → 8 tonnes of pangolin scales → 4,000 🐦 → 27,000 reptiles 🦎 were seized by , , , UNODC and other partners:

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  2. This piece was for but the message is relevant today, tomorrow, and always.

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  3. Jun 21

    This child must have seen a million stars to draw this picture. To think of what the children who drowned today last saw is gut wrenching. Every child deserves to be safe and to have a chance at a future. 😢

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  4. Jun 20

    What says about is so true: “It has security issues, economic problems and a complex neighbourhood, but it has always kept its borders open”

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  5. Jun 20

    Closing out thinking of the amazing refugee, former refugees, & expert speakers at whose stories and ideas continue to inspire people here in Kenya and around the world!

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    Jun 20

    In "Everything is Love," Beyoncé and Jay-Z are here to tell us black culture is a masterpiece.

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  7. Jun 20

    Straight 🔥🔥🔥 Hey know anyone in need of good back up dancers?

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    Jun 20

    En cette , les enfants réfugiés de Yaoundé ont présenté une exposition de leurs dessins/peintures qui traduisent tous l’amour, la joie et l’espoir en des avenirs meilleurs

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    No child should have to go through the separation, trauma and abuse these refugee boys faced when they they fled alone in search of a safe future.

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  12. Jun 20

    Like so many other refugee crises, the majority have been children. You can see the small bodies, some literally carrying the weight of the world in the picture.

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  13. Jun 20

    Think about this: by the time you finish watching this intvu with 50 more people would have been forced to flee their homes. To find out how you can help stand go to

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  14. Jun 20

    I couldn’t agree with the message more! Mama Fadumo sounds like an amazing woman!

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  15. Jun 20

    Imagine that Uganda has stood for 60 years! And continues to have one of the most progressive refugee policies in the world. On this we thank Uganda & donors like for showing

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  16. Jun 20

    At day event in Nairobi talked about how story and talk is great example of what refugees can achieve with opportunities and support!

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    Jun 20

    UNHCR stands ! Will you stand with us?

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    Jun 20

    "Niger is a country which has made generosity and a key element of its political policy"

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  20. Jun 20

    Inspiring words and a beautiful smile! Every one of the 68.5 million people displaced in the world has a story to tell. Thank you Bahati for sharing yours!

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