Alex Court

@CourtA

Nomad. Social + digital media at UN Agency UNHCR via

Geneva, Switzerland
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Joined September 2007
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  1. 5 hours ago

    Residents of the Malian town of Djenné defiantly replaster an ancient mud mosque h/t

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    15 hours ago

    There is no migration/refugee crisis in Europe. Very low arrival and "secondary movement" figures are the opportunity for EU states to focus together on real issues like asylum reform, safe pathways and more+better aid to refugee hosting+transit countries.

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    6 hours ago

    An estimated 750,000 lives are in danger. More than 320,000 people are now displaced and most are living in dire and insecure conditions. via

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  4. 10 hours ago

    “Thousands of innocent lives are going to be lost, once again, if urgent action is not taken.” — on

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    10 hours ago

    My statement of today on the critical situation of civilians in South-West Syria.

    5 replies . 93 retweets 103 likes
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    10 hours ago

    UN Filippo Grandi is gravely concerned about the civilian population caught in the crossfire in south-west Syria, including airstrikes and heavy shelling. An estimated 750,000 lives are in danger. His statement ⤵️

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    Jul 2

    I’m not exactly sure what my credentials are as a Goodwill Ambassador, or who approved it, but somehow I got through and I’m honored to be advocating for the millions fleeing violence and persecution all over the world.

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    We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Ben Stiller as our newest Goodwill Ambassador. Join us in welcoming Ben to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.
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    Jul 1

    1978: she fled. 1991: she fled. 2017: she fled. She's lived a lifetime of sorrow. This is the story of her people: via

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    Jul 2

    Nothing could’ve prepared me for the scale of crisis and extent of suffering I saw today in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. I heard heartbreaking accounts from Rohingya refugees that will stay with me forever. My appeal to the int’l community is to step up support.

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  10. Jul 2

    How shook the world with her incredibly powerful poetry

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    Jun 29

    Excellent case made by and on why investing in refugees and the communities hosting them is timely and not only the right thing to do, but the smart thing too.

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    Jul 2

    “In a world where so many borders are closed, the people and Government of Bangladesh have opened their borders and received their brothers and sisters coming from Myanmar and the terrible events there” - UN chief

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  13. Jul 2

    “There has never been a more compelling reason or greater urgency to show solidarity + support for refugees.” Ben Stiller announced today as Goodwill Ambassador

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  14. Jul 2

    Thank you for your powerful voice + standing 🙏

    At this time of toxic hatred,it’s heartwarming to accompany wonderful Ambassador to mission in . Thanks 4 standing In questi tempi di odio tossico, fa bene al cuore lavorare con magnifiche persone come Khaled Hosseini
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    Jul 2

    "This is one of the worst situations I have ever seen. Today we are all . We have to stay in solidarity with them." - The announced a up to $480 million grant to improve conditions for refugees & host communities here.

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    Jul 2

    We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Ben Stiller as our newest Goodwill Ambassador. Join us in welcoming Ben to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.

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    Jun 29

    Social media is about ✅storytelling ✅visuals ✅relationships ✅trust ✅generosity Thanks for the great !

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    Jun 29

    So privileged to have doing a workshop at ! Thank you & thanks to for the opportunity

    Honored to be at HQ, to do social workshop for , IOs, NGO communicators, hosted by + . A small thanks from me to all these amazing agencies making the world a better place. 🙏🏾 • MY ONE-SHEETER:
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    Jun 29

    Such an important contribution by to support and the refugees it generously hosts.

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    Jun 28

    I will be in conversation this morning w/ chief of operations at UN Agency , ranging from Myanmar to Central African Republic, from accountability to dealing w/ unsympathetic governments. Video will be available here:

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