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  1. Pinned Tweet
    22 hours ago

    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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  2. 21 hours ago

    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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  3. Retweeted
    Jun 21

    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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  4. Retweeted
    Jun 21

    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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  5. Retweeted
    Jun 21

    Huyghe: 84% of refugees live in developing countries, there is a need for a global approach to the issue.

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  6. 22 hours ago

    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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  7. 22 hours ago

    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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  8. Jun 21

    Needs of displaced Marawi families underscored on | READ MORE:

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  9. 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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  10. Retweeted
    Jun 21

    NOW on ANC: Get the latest news around the globe on The Bureau with .

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  11. 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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  12. Retweeted
    Jun 20

    👨🏾‍⚕️ 👩🏽‍🍳 👷🏾‍♀️ 👨🏽‍🔬 👮🏽‍♂️ 👩🏾‍🚒 👩🏾‍🏫 👨🏽‍🏭 👩🏽‍🔧 👨🏾‍⚖️ 👩🏽‍💼 👨🏿‍🚒 👩🏾‍✈️ 👩🏼‍🌾 👩🏾‍⚖️ 👨🏾‍🍳 👨🏽‍🎤 🧕🏽 👩🏽‍⚕️ 👩🏾‍🚀 👩🏿‍🏭 👩🏾‍🎤 👨🏿‍💼 👩🏾‍🔬 👨🏽‍🎨 Can you spot the refugee? They are just like you and me

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  13. Retweeted
    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.” Check out the exhibit which will run until June 22, Robinsons Place, Iligan City.

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  14. Retweeted
    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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  15. 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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  16. Jun 20

    UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett shares a message on .

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    We have to celebrate the courage and resilience of refugees - UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett joined us for a special event - see more on
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  17. Jun 20

    Football coach ⚽️ Great dancer 💃🏿 Loves her Mom’s cooking 🍲 Forced to flee violence in Colombia Spend a day with Laura in Quibdó, Colombia 🇨🇴 -

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  18. Retweeted
    Jun 19

    “It's not about numbers. It's about people.” - UN Filippo Grandi in Libya. 🌊

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  19. Jun 19

    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. “Liwanag ng Marawi” runs until 22 June 2018, Friday, in Robinsons Place Iligan City. (© UNHCR/M. San Diego)

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  20. Jun 19

    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. (© UNHCR/M. San Diego)

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