Mia Seppo

@MiaSeppo

I'm the Resident Coordinator and Resident Representative in .

Joined October 2012
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  1. 21 hours ago

    This is the beginning of a dialogue that needs to continue. Thank you for insights and inspiration. UN for addressing root causes of Rohingya crisis via

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  2. Jun 22

    Please start your day with this. Brilliant reminder to

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  3. Jun 22

    Pleased to have joined my UNCHR team to celebrate

    On the occasion of the 2018, a week-long Art Exhibition on refugees kicks off in the , Dhaka with lighting the candle.
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  4. Jun 22

    The beginning of an important dialogue.

    . Special Adviser Adama Dieng called on religious leaders and other actors to support the peaceful coexistence of and host communities.
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  5. Jun 22

    In UN statement to the workshop on inclusive societies I highlighted historic legacy of peaceful relations between religious and minority groups. This ancient legacy has passed through generations to present day and needs to be nurtured and preserved. .

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  6. Jun 22

    Minister of Foreign Affairs at workshop on inclusive societies: to each his or her religion but festivals belong to all. Bangladeshis of all faiths joining in celebrating Bengal New Year, Eid, Christmas etc is a demonstration of religious tolerance.

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  7. Jun 22

    Dialogue on fostering peaceful & inclusive communities in . The role of religious leaders in implementing . Thanks to Save&Serve Foundation for organizing this important event together with & Adama Dieng, USG on the Prevention of Genocide.

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  8. Jun 20

    Opening of art exhibition at the Liberation War Museum in Dhaka to honour World Refugee Day. Listening to the voices of displaced people through art

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  9. Jun 18

    In global human rights update, UN Human Rights Chief commends for human rights mechanisms access with respect to Rohingya refugee crisis while expressing concern over shrinking civil society space and allegations of extrajudicial actions by the security forces.

    UN Human Rights Chief appeals to members ”to do more, to speak louder & work harder" for human rights and peace. Read his full statement with country by country update on access for :
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  10. Jun 18

    Must read: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein last global human rights update to the Human Rights Council: "I am convinced that the human rights ideal has been the most constructive movement of ideas in our era – and among the most successful."

    UN Human Rights Chief appeals to members ”to do more, to speak louder & work harder" for human rights and peace. Read his full statement with country by country update on access for :
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  11. Jun 14

    I had the privilege to support the work to protect the rights of persons with albinism together with the great UN team . Keep up the good work . Let's & end all forms of discrimination.

    United Nations Secretary-General's message for International Albinism Awareness Day. Albinism is a genetic condition that affects people throughout the world, regardless of race, ethnicity or gender. Yet, tragically, people with albinism continue to suf…
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  12. Jun 14

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  13. Jun 14

    Today I met the Ambassador of Myanmar to Bangladesh. Discussion included the MOU signed bw UNDP, UNHCR & Government of Myanmar. We called for unfettered access for UNHCR and partners as a first, critical step to support voluntary repatriation of Rohingya refugees

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    Jun 13

    "Our principled position is that cannot be forced to return home. Returns have to be safe. They have to be voluntary. They have to be dignified." reiterates our principles on refugee return to , as stated also in the MoU.

    Noon briefing today: , , , Live:
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    Jun 12

    View from the air: aerial pix taken by shelter team show how high the monsoon flood waters are rising. At risk is the main arterial road route - a lifeline - through the main Kutupalong mega site. Urgent need for more families need to be moved to safer grounds.

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  16. Retweeted
    Jun 12

    The risk of harm f/m flooding and mudslides for that Govt and agencies including have worked so hard to avoid is now unfolding. Many have been relocated to safety. Safe spaces however still urgently required for thousands more.

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    Balukhali now.
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    Jun 10

    Unfortune whether conditions humanitarians were mostly afraid of has hit Camp in Cox's Bazar, ! is working closely with local authorities to reduce impact to but funding needs remain huge.

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  18. Jun 10

    Great picture. Girl power :) Congratulations to the Team!

    What a win! 🙌🏽👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏽 CONGRATULATIONS to this amazing women's cricket team 🐯 🇧🇩 💪🏾👧🏾👩🏾💪🏾
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  19. Jun 10

    The UN team together with partners and government will be working the months ahead to repair and rebuild shelters, drainage, access roads. We need continued support from partners to keep the work going.

    And so it begins, aid agencies have spent months trying their best to monsoon proof the camps but it’s a huge challenge
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  20. Jun 10

    Please to have co-chaired a well attended Local Consultative Group meeting together with ERD. Our dialogue focused on development effectiveness in the context of and graduation from Least Developed Country status

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