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UNHCR Philippines
The official Twitter account of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency, in the Philippines.
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UNHCR Philippines 18h
UNHCR Philippines Advocate and broadcast journalist joined and in distributing core relief items and clothes to displaced families in City in commemoration of last June 20.
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ABS-CBN News Channel Jun 21
Replying to @ConstantKC
Huyghe: Are we going to be a part of solution or are we closing our borders and look the other way? I think that's the important questions we need to answer right now
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ABS-CBN News Channel Jun 21
Replying to @ConstantKC
Huyghe: There seems to be a misconception that refugees and immigrants are a burden to society. They positively contribute to the country and the economy according to studies.
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ABS-CBN News Channel Jun 21
Replying to @ConstantKC
Huyghe: 84% of refugees live in developing countries, there is a need for a global approach to the issue.
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UNHCR Philippines 19h
Replying to @UNIQLOPH
Global partner also distributed clothes as part of its commitment to work w/ UNHCR in responding to the needs of displaced people around the world through its All-Product Recycling Initiative. These fleece jackets will help families cope w/ cold temperatures at night.
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UNHCR Philippines 19h
Replying to @UNHCRPh
To bring the commemoration of closer to our persons of concern, UNHCR distributed core relief items such as blankets and plastic sheets to some 300 families who are being hosted at the Sarimanok evacuation center in Poblacion, City.
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UNHCR Philippines 19h
marked last 20 June by distributing core relief items & clothes to families displaced by the conflict. The commemoration comes on the heels of the first anniversary of the 5-month conflict, which saw the displacement of nearly 360,000 individuals
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UNHCR Philippines Jun 21
Needs of displaced Marawi families underscored on | READ MORE:
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UNHCR Philippines Jun 21
: Did you know that the Philippines has welcomed 9 waves of refugees over the last 100 years? Our rich humanitarian tradition has often been left out from history books. Learn more at:
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ABS-CBN News Channel Jun 21
NOW on ANC: Get the latest news around the globe on The Bureau with .
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UNHCR Philippines Jun 21
Wars, conflicts, & violence continue to drive worldwide displacement--now at a record-high 68.5 million people. Catch Head of Field Office Michel Huyghe on this 4 PM to talk about building solidarity for refugees and displaced families.
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UN Refugee Agency Jun 20
๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿพโ€โš•๏ธ ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿฝโ€๐Ÿณ ๐Ÿ‘ท๐Ÿพโ€โ™€๏ธ ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿฝโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ ๐Ÿ‘ฎ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธ ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿพโ€๐Ÿš’ ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿพโ€๐Ÿซ ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿฝโ€๐Ÿญ ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿฝโ€๐Ÿ”ง ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿพโ€โš–๏ธ ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿฝโ€๐Ÿ’ผ ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿฟโ€๐Ÿš’ ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿพโ€โœˆ๏ธ ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€๐ŸŒพ ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿพโ€โš–๏ธ ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿพโ€๐Ÿณ ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿฝโ€๐ŸŽค ๐Ÿง•๐Ÿฝ ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿฝโ€โš•๏ธ ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿพโ€๐Ÿš€ ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿฟโ€๐Ÿญ ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿพโ€๐ŸŽค ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿฟโ€๐Ÿ’ผ ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿพโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿฝโ€๐ŸŽจ Can you spot the refugee? They are just like you and me
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fyt Jun 20
This image, which was taken by advocate while on a humanitarian mission in July 2017, is featured in the photo exhibit "Liwanag ng Marawi.โ€ Check out the exhibit which will run until June 22, Robinsons Place, Iligan City.
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UN Refugee Agency Jun 20
THANK YOU to the millions who have shown they stand today. is an important day to celebrate & show solidarity. But for those who have lost everything... ...tomorrow is important too. We must stand with those who have fled every day of the year.
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UNHCR Philippines Jun 20
68.5 million people are forcibly displaced worldwide. Every two seconds, a person is forced to flee their home. View the full report here:
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UNHCR Philippines Jun 20
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett shares a message on .
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UNHCR Philippines Jun 20
Football coach โšฝ๏ธ Great dancer ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿฟ Loves her Momโ€™s cooking ๐Ÿฒ Forced to flee violence in Colombia Spend a day with Laura in Quibdรณ, Colombia ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด -
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UN Refugee Agency Jun 19
โ€œIt's not about numbers. It's about people.โ€ - UN Filippo Grandi in Libya. ๐ŸŒŠ
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UNHCR Philippines Jun 19
Replying to @UNHCRPh
We invite you to drop by the exhibit to learn their stories and stand in solidarity with them in their journey to recovery and rebuilding. โ€œLiwanag ng Marawiโ€ runs until 22 June 2018, Friday, in Robinsons Place Iligan City. (ยฉ UNHCR/M. San Diego)
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UNHCR Philippines Jun 19
Replying to @UNHCRPh
When conflict erupted in Marawi City in May 2017, tens of thousands of families were uprooted from their homes and were forced to leave everything behind. Everything, except their dreams for a better future and hope for lasting peace. (ยฉ UNHCR/M. San Diego)
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UNHCR Philippines Jun 19
A day ahead of , opened โ€œLiwanag ng Marawiโ€, a photo exhibit that tells stories of rebuilding and empowerment, seen through the eyes of families displaced by the armed conflict. (ยฉ UNHCR/M. San Diego)
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Filippo Grandi Jun 18
More people than ever are uprooted from their homes by war and violence. More than ever, solidarity is needed to offer them refuge and hope.
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UNHCR Philippines Jun 18
16.2 million people were newly displaced in 2017. That means tens of thousands fleeing for their lives. Every. Day. Read the report here:
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UN Refugee Agency Jun 18
Tens of millions have been forced to flee their homes. This is where they come from. Read our report:
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UNHCR Philippines Jun 17
Farmer ๐ŸŒ Interpreter ๐Ÿ‘„ Businessman ๐Ÿ’ผ Teacher ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿฟโ€๐Ÿซ Refugee Spend a day with Jacob in Ghana. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ -
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UN Refugee Agency Jun 16
"The girls I met talked about the years of not being able to go to school, and of seeing people killed, and of feeling too afraid to leave their houses." - UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie, pictured meeting 8-year-old girl Falak, in West Mosul, Iraq. .
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UN Refugee Agency Jun 16
โ€œThis is the worst devastation I have seen in all my years working with UNHCR" Our Special Envoy Angelina Jolie visits Mosul in Iraq, and urges the world not to forget the people of the city.
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UN Refugee Agency Jun 14
Bangladesh: We fear the extreme weather will cause further damage, destruction and potential loss of life, given the scope of the refugee population, the sheer size of the settlements and the challenging terrain
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Kevin J. Allen Jun 13
Praying the rains subside today in southeastern Bangladesh. The last 4 days have been extremely challenging for the community of here. UNHCR stands firmly .
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Antรณnio Guterres Jun 14
My heartfelt wishes to everyone celebrating Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Let us all take inspiration from Ramadan's spirit of compassion and solidarity. Eid Mubarak.
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