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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees () Regional Representation in Canberra

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    24 Nov 2016

    Human lives, human rights - no matter how you seek safety, everyone has the right to

    3 replies . 52 retweets 54 likes
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  2. Retweeted
    Jun 20
    Replying to

    Thank you for your kind message of support and compassion - and for standing on .

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  3. Retweeted
    Jun 19

    Hey folks, today is World Refugee Day, I recorded this little vid backstage on the last tour to show my support for UNHCR and everything today stands for. Equality, understanding and freedom for all... I stand 💙

    15 replies . 125 retweets 379 likes
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  4. Retweeted
    Jun 20

    Huge thanks to Australia for this solidarity with + Bangladesh - the world's fastest growing refugee crisis. UNHCR staff + safety volunteers are continuing to work + NGO partners to repair damage from the monsoon and provide emergency response.

    Australia is committed to playing its role in helping urgent needs of 900,000 people in . Food, shelter, health & protection services will be provided through additional humanitarian assistance 🌏 🇦🇺🇧🇩
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  5. Jun 20

    ❓Which countries host the most refugees? 🔹The answers might surprise you.

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  6. Jun 20

    UNHCR thanks + Lord Mayor for standing + welcoming families forced to flee. An important message of solidarity, at a moment when conflict + persecution are uprooting millions of people worldwide.

    2 replies . 2 retweets 6 likes
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  7. Jun 20

    Children make up over half of the world's refugees. Millions and millions of kids have known nothing but war, conflict, and life on the run. An entire generation is at risk of losing their childhood. This , stand

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  8. Jun 19

    🌍 🌏 🌎 Which country hosts the most refugees? 🌍 🌏 🌎 Hint: 85% of refugees are in the developing world.

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  9. Retweeted
    Jun 19

    Every person has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge, having fled violence, persecution, war or disaster at home.

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  10. Retweeted
    Jun 19

    On World Refugee Day, I ask you to remember the millions who were forced to leave their homes. Their story is one of resilience, perseverance and courage. Ours must be of solidarity, compassion and action.

    182 replies . 2,633 retweets 3,773 likes
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  12. Jun 19

    UNHCR thanks and for standing and welcoming families forced to flee. An important message of solidarity with refugees, at a moment when conflict and persecution is uprooting millions of people worldwide.

    We are proud to support . We've reaffirmed our commitment to refugees & asylum seekers, funding a new employment pathways program & becoming a signatory to Agencies Solidarity statement for (20/6). Find out more
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  13. Jun 19

    UNHCR thanks and for standing and welcoming families forced to flee. An important message of solidarity with refugees, at a moment when conflict and persecution is uprooting millions of people worldwide.

    Today is World Refugee Day. I have joined Mayors of over 100 cities around the world in signing on to the UNHCR statement in solidarity with the tens of millions of refugees & asylum seekers seeking new lives for themselves across the world
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  14. Jun 19

    Spend a day with a refugee! These vlogs will take you inside the day of a refugee in: Bangladesh 🇧🇩 Jordan 🇯🇴 Belgium 🇧🇪 Colombia 🇨🇴 Ghana 🇬🇭 The United States 🇺🇸 Watch here ➡️

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  15. Retweeted
    Jun 19

    Strange to say "Happy " when we all wish it was unnecessary. But there is so much to celebrate about refugees: courage; resilience; the indomitable strength of hope + love. Today is for you - who teach us what humanity is. I will always be proud to say I knew you.

    12 replies . 179 retweets 388 likes
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  16. Retweeted
    Jun 18

    In 2017, over half the world's were . Protecting + supporting them is a critical investment in the future. Read more in UNHCR's Global Trends report, released today:

    13 retweets 16 likes
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  17. Retweeted
    Jun 19

    "They're not just statistics + headlines, they're human beings." "No-one deserves to live in fear for their lives or for their families lives." Terrific to see + standing . Thank you!

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  18. Jun 19

    “Now we can sleep in this place without fear.” Aansar, 30, is a Rohingya refugee living in Kutupalong Refugee Camp in Bangladesh. Together with his family, he fled Myanmar seeking safety.

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  19. Retweeted
    Jun 18

    Tens of millions have been forced to flee their homes. This is where they come from. Read our report:

    19 replies . 567 retweets 461 likes
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  20. Retweeted
    Jun 18

    UNHCR's Deputy Regional Representative Nai Jit Lam on our Global Trends Report, released today: "Developing countries are taking the majority of - they need political support + resources. Asylum is a and everybody has a part to play."

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  21. Retweeted
    Jun 18

    UNHCR's 2017 Global Trends Report released today - 85% of the world's under UNHCR's mandate are in developing countries. Perspective is needed on these international challenges. Responsibility-sharing + solidarity are critical.

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