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The official account of the UN Refugee Agency in the United States & the Caribbean. Follow us on Facebook: UNHCR + Instagram: refugees.

Washington, DC
Joined October 2010
Born on 20 June

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jun 20

    Soccer coach ⚽️ Elementary school principal 👨🏿‍🏫 Family man 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Refugee Spend a day with Bertine in Gillette, Wyoming

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  2. Jul 4
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  3. Everyone has the right to life and liberty. Everyone has the right to freedom from fear. Everyone has the right to seek asylum from persecution.

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  4. “With over 68 million displaced people around the world today, there has never been a more compelling reason or greater urgency to show solidarity and support for refugees.” - Ben Stiller , our newest Goodwill Ambassador

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  5. From refugee camp to elementary school principal: For Bertine, education has always been a foundation to build a better future, for both himself and the Gillette, Wyoming students he mentors everyday. 🏫📚🇺🇸 His inspiring story

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  6. "I want people to know that refugees are no different than your neighbor or yourself or a family member." On , premiered "Open Arms" - her new song about standing . 🎶 🔊 Turn on the sound!

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  7. Protecting refugee children is a test of our humanity. Share our Filippo Grandi and Henrietta Fore's message about why we need to work together to keep refugee kids safe. via

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

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  9. Jul 3

    In the biggest refugee site in the world, UN Filippo Grandi talked to about the Rohingya refugees he met during his visit to Bangladesh. , watch the video here:

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  10. Want to learn more about refugees? Apply for a fall internship with in Washington. The application deadline is July 15 🗓️

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  11. Jul 2

    I guess this means i am actually approved. Thank you Filippo, proud to be a part of what does to try and help bring to light the reality of the refugee experience .

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  12. No one becomes a refugee by choice. ~ Filippo Grandi

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  13. Jul 4

    Our Goodwill Ambassador and world champion slam poet Emi Mahmoud will share her heart-stopping poetry at the annual Leadership Summit in Washington, DC! 📲 You can watch LIVE here on July 10 at 2:45pm ET:

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  14. Jul 4

    After serving in Afghanistan + Iraq, this Marine veteran is on a new mission: speaking up for refugees on Capitol Hill. He believes that welcoming refugees helps keep America safe

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  15. Jul 1

    Have spent a few days in & around Catania, Italy, meeting with refugees and hearing their stories. As always, I am in awe of their strength & resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity. Photos by

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  16. Jul 4

    Soccer coach ⚽️ Elementary school principal 👨🏿‍🏫 Family man 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Refugee Spend a day with Bertine in Gillette, Wyoming

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  17. Jul 4

    “Our response will be the measure of our humanity" UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie shares how to alleviate the global refugee crisis

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  18. Jun 29

    This is one of my most proudest moments to date. And it’s playing the song I wrote in honor of 💖🌍

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  19. Jul 2

    Thank you and the for this incredible article. We had tea for a couple of hours and she managed to center the narratives that combat oppression beautifully, shout out my book & It means so much to be heard!

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  20. Jul 3

    “With this education, they will build something for the future.” These Syrian refugee kids in Lebanon are getting a new opportunity to go to school.

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  21. Jul 3

    "There has never been a more compelling reason or greater urgency to show solidarity and support for refugees." - Ben Stiller , our newest Goodwill Ambassador

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