Kevin J. Allen

@Kevin_J_Allen

UNHCR Head of Operations, Rohingya Refugee Emergency. Working together to protect, empower and achieve solutions for .

Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
unhcr.org
Joined May 2018
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  1. 7 hours ago

    Bamboo -- the key input for emergency shelter construction for in Bangladesh. Check out what UNHCR & are doing to build new homes for refugees on flat land, away from landslide & flood risks. Additional space for relocation still needed.

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  2. 7 hours ago

    Maintaining road access to the mega-settlement of 620,000 is critical for assistance delivery in monsoon season. The Engineering Platform is on the case, doing road repair & clearing ops. and with and .

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    14 hours ago

    Passing verdant fields and lush forests, across bamboo bridges and muddy tracks. Long hikes to get around the Nayapara refugee site but our teams are always out on the ground providing critical aid and protection.

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  4. 15 hours ago

    Just as we stand , UNHCR & partners stand with the people of Bangladesh who opened their border and arms to . We are implementing projects in environment, health, education and livelihoods to support the Bangladeshi people.

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  5. 16 hours ago

    Why we must not just stand , but also the countries and people who host them. Responsibility sharing and international solidarity are critical.

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    85% of the world's are hosted in developing countries. Watch to find out more on ⬇️
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    Jun 20

    Did you know that one person is displaced every two seconds? 🇨🇦 is proud to work with to assist & internally displaced persons.

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    Jun 17

    Movement. UNCHR stands strong with and against hate speech.

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    Jun 20

    Football ⚽️ game about to start in Kutupalong refugee settlement. Teams from within refugee community vying for these trophies 🏆

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    Jun 19

    Every two seconds a person is displaced by war, violence or persecution and says we're now at a record high of more than 68.5 million people forcibly displaced worldwide.

    7 replies . 188 retweets 225 likes
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  10. Jun 21

    Protecting refugees, elephants and the environment. and collaboration in Bangladesh. Stand and elephants!

    2 replies . 6 retweets 12 likes
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    Jun 20

    Celebrating in Bangladesh 🇧🇩 Rohingya refugees plant trees 🌲 in Kutupalong refugee site, thanks to our partner supported by

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    Jun 20

    Thumbs up to these who volunteer as "Community Outreach Members" (COMs) in Bangladesh to protect, empower & assist the larger community. UNHCR is putting refugees in the driver's seat, where they belong! ⁠. .

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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 20

    Today, on , we honour the resilience and strength of refugees and displaced people, and acknowledge the profound hardships they face.

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    Jun 20

    Nine articles on how refugees are treated by countries and what benefits they bring 👇

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    Jun 20

    100 faces of Rohingya refugees

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    Jun 20

    Around the world, committed people like this stand with refugees. We all need to stand - today and all other days too

    The Rohingya refugee volunteer Community Outreach team in Bangladesh perform a vital role every day. On we join in paying tribute to your commitment and hard work!
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    Jun 20

    Puppetry, theatre and a lot of fun! On Rohingya refugee children at Kutapalong participate in preparedness activities aimed at protecting people and elephants, an initiative of and .

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    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.

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    Jun 19

    Today is World Refugee Day By the end of 2017, 68.5 million people – the equivalent of the population of France – were displaced worldwide due to persecution, conflict or violence. EU Humanitarian Aid and partners have been there to help →

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