Shabia Mantoo

@Shabia_M

Spokesperson for the UN Refugee Agency () on the Rohingya refugee response in Bangladesh. Prev. in Yemen, Jordan, Iraq, Geneva, London, AsiaPac + Aus.

Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh
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Joined June 2014
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  1. 13 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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    Jun 20

    For refugees, living along an elephant migration route has cost lives. Discover how IUCN and UNHCR are standing to protect people and elephants alike

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    Jun 20

    🇧🇩 in Bangladesh Puppetry, theatre and a lot of fun! Rohingya refugee children at Kutapalong take part in preparedness activities aimed at protecting people and elephants, an initiative of and .

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  4. Jun 20

    exhibition showcasing refugee and local community art at Cox’s Bazaar Cultural Centre, Bangladesh. Art and culture not only integral expressions of identity, but for many displaced from home a form of catharsis and a source of inspiration and hope.

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  5. Jun 20

    Rice pudding, sweet fritters and steamed coconut dumplings 😋 Just a few of the many tasty treats Rohingya refugee chefs are whipping up for ⁠

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    Jun 18

    More than 68 million people were forced to flee their homes last year as a result of war, violence and other forms of persecution, report says

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    Jun 18

    The number of displaced people worldwide broke the post-World War II record for the sixth consecutive year There are 68.5 million, the UN refugee agency says.

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    Jun 19

    Fathom this: Why we need solidarity

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    Jun 19

    Record 68.5 million displaced people worldwide due to war, violence and persecution, according to

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    Jun 19

    ⚡️ 2.9 million more refugees fled their home countries between 2016 and 2017. That's the biggest increase we have seen in a single year. Ever.

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    Jun 19

    Six host countries 🇧🇩🇯🇴🇧🇪🇬🇭🇨🇴🇺🇸 Six refugees 🧕🏼🧑🏽👨🏾‍🏫🧑🏻👨🏾‍🌾👩🏽 Six different life stories ⚽️🏫👨‍👩‍👧‍👧♿️💼💃🏽 Spend in their shoes: 

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    Jun 19

    68.5 million displaced. 1.3 million displaced per month. 44,400 displaced per day. 1,860 displaced per hour. 31 displaced every minute. 1 displaced every 2 seconds. The fact that her name is Nur can get lost in the shuffle. Thinking of Nur & the today.

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    Jun 19
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    Welcome to the team . We're going to do some great work together! ⁠ ⁠

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    Jun 19

    We have a fantastic new staff addition to our public information team working on the response here at in Cox's Bazar - welcome to

    Very pleased to announce I’m now in Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh, working on the Rohingya refugee response with UNHCR (). Honoured to work with and the amazing team .
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    Jun 15

    UNHCR stands firmly with . Now more than ever, these kids deserve our very best as we face the monsoon season together. But we must also keep our eyes on the future -- one of education, play, growth and hope. UNHCR_BGD

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  16. Jun 19

    Very pleased to announce I’m now in Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh, working on the Rohingya refugee response with UNHCR (). Honoured to work with and the amazing team .

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    Jun 17

    : refugee youngsters have some fun on a home-made, hand-powered ferris wheel as they celebrate Eid in Kutupalong refugee site.

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    Jun 15
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    We look forward, , to you joining the team in the Refugee Emergency Operation in Bangladesh, where I'm sure you will continue to do stellar work. See you soon!

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    Jun 15

    Would you be ready to respond to emergency events in monsoon storms just months after fleeing horrific violence in your country? These guys are: proud & courageous who form part of the UNHCR-trained Safety Unit Volunteers (SUVs). Respect.

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    Jun 11

    Thank you for a great job, Shabia. You were such an important voice from Yemen.. and it was a pleasure working with you.

    Today, after two years, I conclude my deployment with . It‘s been a privilege and honour to serve on the humanitarian response here but it‘s with sadness that I reflect on the fact that during my time here, I have only seen it spiral further into conflict and suffering
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