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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees () Regional Representation in Canberra

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    24 Nov 2016

    Human lives, human rights - no matter how you seek safety, everyone has the right to

    3 replies . 52 retweets 54 likes
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  2. Retweeted
    Jul 3

    Many refugees can't share their identities with their stories. But you can give them a voice. Follow the link.

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  3. Retweeted
    12 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.

    12 replies . 252 retweets 380 likes
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  4. Retweeted
    Jul 3

    More people drowning in the Mediterranean. Rescue at sea must not be taken hostage by politics.

    Update: 2 shipwrecks took place over the past days with one disembarkation on 29 June in Tajoura (100 persons missing and 16 disembarked) and one today 2 July at the Tripoli Naval Base (114 persons missing and 276 disembarked) No disembarkation took place in Zwara.
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  5. Retweeted
    Jul 3

    8 ways you can stand ➡️

    4 replies . 74 retweets 152 likes
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  6. Retweeted
    Jul 3

    There is a single global refugee crisis and developing countries are rising to the occasion to extend a helping hand.

    1 reply . 38 retweets 47 likes
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  7. Jul 3

    Career opportunities open until 12 July: UNHCR is looking for specialists in and other rewarding areas! Interested? Visit out career page here: and encouraged.

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  8. Jul 3

    🎥 Actor 📢 Director 🎬 Producer 🤲 Philanthropist ...and now... 🌍 Goodwill Ambassador. Thank you for standing .

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  9. Jul 2

    Live TODAY from Bangladesh - UN Filippo Grandi will talking to about the Rohingya refugees he’s met on his visit to the country. Watch live at 5:35 p.m. AEST time here:

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  10. Jul 2

    In 2017, 1 in 6 people living in Lebanon was a refugee. Here are the top refugee hosting countries in the world.

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  11. Retweeted
    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.

    57 replies . 541 retweets 1,421 likes
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  12. Retweeted
    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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  13. Retweeted
    Jul 2

    The international community must do more to support nearly one million Rohingya refugees living in “heartbreaking” conditions in Bangladesh - chief .

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  14. Retweeted
    Jun 29

    To ensure that people rescued at sea are disembarked safely and that subsequent procedures are carried out quickly but fairly, UNHCR and IOM have proposed several ideas to the EU. We stand ready to help.

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  15. Retweeted
    Jul 1

    & reached ppl in need in w/food, health,education, WASH& core relief item, complimenting the 10-June convoy for 60,000 ppl Assistance includes UNHCR’s plastic sheets, blankets, kitchen Sets & solar lamp to cover the needs of 25,000 ppl

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  16. Jun 30

    “I never imagined I would become a leader an assistant, and to be teaching the kids. This is a blessing for me.” When Laura, 19, was a child, her family was displaced by armed conflict in Colombia. Her family sought safety in Quibdó, Colombia.

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  17. Jun 28

    Kia ora New Zealand! 🇳🇿 Thank you to for their generous contribution of NZ$2 million to to support like these kids in Palong Khali camp. This is much needed support for the world’s fastest growing refugee situation.

    1 reply . 10 retweets 16 likes
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  18. Jun 28

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

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  19. Retweeted
    Jun 28

    "I read a Shakespeare speech written 100s of years ago. The sentiment + the call for empathy + compassion is as relevant now as it was then" Cate Blanchett for w/, Theo James, Colin Firth, +

    5 replies . 62 retweets 101 likes
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  20. Jun 28

    "To be a refugee is to hope in the face of crushing impossibilities" - South Sudanese-Australian Keynote Address in Canberra, 🇦🇺

    1 reply . 4 retweets 12 likes
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  21. Retweeted
    Jun 26

    “I want to show that we are contributing, we are giving back, just like them. We aren’t a burden.” After seeking asylum in Belgium, Yara Al Adib set up 'From Syria With Love' and now employs refugees.

    1 reply . 97 retweets 203 likes
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