Antonio José Canhandula

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Mozambican, educated in Moz. Tan & Eth. By profession: Teacher, Diplomat, Translator, International Civil Servant with UNHCR, Representative.

Abuja, Nigeria
Joined May 2013
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  1. Retweeted
    Jun 21

    UNHCR shocked by mass drownings off Libya, calls for urgent action

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    Jun 21

    "These tragic deaths are a reminder that wars and poverty continue to drive people to take desperate journeys." ~ The cost? Their life savings. Their dignity. Their lives. Press release:

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    Jun 21

    A refugee child evacuated from Libya to Niger made this drawing. He could have been among the 220 people who drowned in the Mediterranean today. Let’s give more children safe pathways out of despair.

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    Jun 21

    Wooden Boat: 100 passengers. 5 survivors. Rubber dinghy: 130 passengers. 60 survivors. We are shocked and saddened by the loss of life of those fleeing across the Mediterranean yet again. Press release:

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  5. Jun 21

    Government, ECOWAS and UNHCR at the high table of the World Refugee Day gala. Norway, Namibia, IOM and the Secretary to the Federal Government were also at the presidium. Refugees presented their lived experience of trials, tribulations and national and international solidarity.

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  6. Jun 21

    Personal energy, intelligence and conviction on this World Refugee Day. An important cause and one that deserves the engagement of the whole of society as proposed by the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF) and the upcoming Global Compact on Refugees.

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  7. Jun 21

    Pope Francis tweets support of migrants on World Refugee Day via

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  8. Jun 21

    My 3 reasons to stand with refugees: 1: fellow human beings. 2: My elder sister & big brother both late & their children were refugees in Malawi until the Sant'Egidio Accord in Rome between the government and RENAMO in 1992. 3: I have been working for refugees since August 1989

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    Jun 20

    Renewing gratitude 2 Govt and people for hosting Central African refugees, I reiterated our determination 2 drive for their improved inclusion in society now given a big boost by 1st allocation under its IDA18 window 4 refugees of $130m to Cameroon.

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    Jun 20

    Today is - a day to reflect on the lives of millions of individuals forced to leave everything behind by fear & violence - they can be families, they can be adults or children - in the end, they are human beings who deserve to be met with generosity and openness

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  11. Jun 20

    Government of Nigeria, ECOWAS join hands with UNHCR to commemorate World Refugee Day. The closest to the international Refugee Convention has been crafted by Africa: the Kampala Convention. In Nigeria it is inevitable to see IDPS & refugees as two sides of the same human drama

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  12. Jun 20

    As we celebrate World Refugee Day, we note that Internally displaced persons don't have a similar global protection convention. UNHCR Nigeria can't celebrate the resilience & reflect on the plight of 22,000 refugees without associating the more than 1.7 million IDPS in NE Nigeria

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  13. Jun 20

    Last year this time refugees in Nigeria were less than 2,000. As we celebrate another World Refugee Day one year later, Nigeria hosts more than 22,000 refugees.

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  14. Jun 20

    My messages this WRD: - Refugee, a person like you & I. -Being a refugee isn't a desirable condition & a durable solution to their plight must be found. - Countries hosting refugees are encouraged to continue & international solidarity shall help to ease the burden they represent

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  15. Jun 20

    I wish to acknowledge the solidarity of local & international partners, civil society organizations, embassies, faith & community organizations, security agencies, traditional leaders & the press to our persons of concern. Sadiah Umar Farouq, Federal Commissioner, NCFRMI on WRD.

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  16. Jun 20

    Sadiah Umar Farouq, Federal Commissioner for Refugees of Nigeria states on this World Refugee Day: all the refugees I met & spent time with have profoundly changed my life & world view about mankind & humanitarianism. They taught me to be brave & resilient of spirit in adversity.

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  17. Jun 20

    World Refugee Day commemoration in Nigeria was spearheaded by the Board Chairman and Federal Commissioner of NCFRMI, sponsored by ECOWAS and officiated by Ms Gloria Ahmed on behalf of the Secretary to the Federal Government. Celebrated also in Lagos, Calabar, Adikpo & Ikom.

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    Jun 20

    On World Refugee Day today in Abuja, Nigeria, UNHCR Rep Antonio Canhandula said: ''Being a refugee is not a desirable condition. We need to help to find durable solution for all refugees''. The day is celebrated in Nigeria under the theme, 'Stand with refugees'.

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    Jun 20

    ''Being a is not a desirable condition. We need to help to find durable solution for all refugees''

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    Jun 20

    Be INSPIRED! watch the rich display of cultural dance of in Anyake settlement. You can sign and show your support to in and around the world.

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