John Cockell

@johncockell

’s new Head of External Relations and Strategic Communications. Formerly with

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unhcr.ca
Joined November 2017
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    Jun 20

    Thank you Min., & for sharing this special message & for standing ! has been a welcoming nation for those fleeing from persecution & must continue to lead now more than ever!

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    Jun 19

    68.5 million people displaced at the end of 2017. 25.4 million are = 2.9 million more than in 2016 = biggest increase witnessed in a single year. 1 in every 110 persons on earth is displaced. 85% find asylum in poor countries.

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    Jun 19

    On World Refugee Day, I ask you to remember the millions who were forced to leave their homes. Their story is one of resilience, perseverance and courage. Ours must be of solidarity, compassion and action.

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  4. Jun 20

    On proud to bring four amazing women, all frontline responders in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico, to speak to Canadian officials about more solidarity in Central America ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩

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    Jun 15

    Acts of daily courage in helping Rohingya refugees through the monsoon season. Respect.

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    “There was this little girl about 10 or 12 years old, she got buried under the soil when a hill caved in & her arm got stuck, we rescued her along with her family & kept them safe at camp 4”. Refugee first responder Jamal Uddin from Safety Unit Volunteers
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  6. Retweeted
    Jun 14

    The monsoon has now hit Bangladesh, killing a child & putting at risk thousands of refugees. As we near the end of , we need your help. Join & to support 's life-saving efforts on the ground

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    Jun 11

    Drainage canals and concrete steps making a major difference for as monsoon rains pour down in the hilly refugee settlements of .

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    Jun 11

    Much has been done on the disaster risk reduction front, but we still have more to do. Here are some of the challenges we face in the settlements of during the monsoon rains. No time for rest. No retreat.

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    Jun 10

    Shalbagan settlement after heavy rains. Relatively little damage observed, but greater damage sustained in other settlements. Teams will continue deploying to assess and assist with shelter repair. Stand strong . No retreat.

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    Jun 11

    The monsoon season is hitting hard in Bangladesh, affecting Rohingya refugees and local communities - help us deliver aid and avert disaster:

    According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the average normal rainfall for Cox’s Bazar in June is 801.9 mm. Has been heavy the last two days.
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  11. Jun 11

    Great opportunity today to take part in sessions on humanitarian assistance coordinating with UN peace operations. Part of a key series of workshops for Senior Mission Leaders heading to work in missions, hosted by the Canadian government here in Ottawa

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    May 30

    . is committed to leave no one behind this - this is why is teaming up with to give a hand to refugees. You too can stand - watch our video & click on

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    May 4

    Thank you to , , and and all organizations working on addressing the plight of the . I leave Cox's Bazar more convinced than ever of the necessity of a comprehensive, international response to this tragedy.

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    May 5

    1/2 An honour to address the foreign ministers' meeting of the in on the crisis. It is essential that the world speak up for this terribly persecuted Muslim minority.

    14 replies . 52 retweets 98 likes
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    May 4

    🔉We're thrilled to have Minister @AhmedDHussen at the launch of our partnership with CEO ! Today’s great event was hosted by our Representative at , which hires and in !🇨🇦

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    May 4

    . is thrilled to announce its new partnership with CEO in support of globally and in ! Thank you Mr.Fakih for standing !

    Paramount Fine Foods CEO Mohamad Fakih and UNHCR Canada representative Jean-Nicolas Beuze.
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    May 5

    We're so grateful to have had Minister @AhmedDHussen present yesterday Café to highlight the important and trusted partnership between and , as well as to celebrate 's new partnership with !🎉

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    May 4

    Canadian foreign minister briefed by head of ops Kevin Allen at Transit Centre for newly-arrived refugees who’ve fled . 100s of refugees still fleeing to every week

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    May 4

    While at in , Minister Freeland took the opportunity to visit facilities where new refugees continue to arrive daily and can receive support from organizations such as , and .

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  20. May 5

    Freeland says Canada working to play a leadership role in Rohingya crisis

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