Aviva Basman

@avivabasman

Head of Protection , refugee advocate living between two cities

Ottawa, Ontario
Joined September 2010
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    Jun 22

    Check where refugees come from ⤵️ Add that 4 out 5 will always remain in the next-door country to their own. The refugee crises are NOT in the Western & rich world. Time for us to stand with all these communities that every day stand - not here, there...

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    Two-thirds of all refugees come from 5 countries. 🇸🇾 Syria 🇦🇫 Afghanistan 🇸🇸 South Sudan 🇲🇲 Myanmar 🇸🇴 Somalia Imagine what peace in just 1 of those countries could mean.
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    Jun 20

    Thank you ⁦⁩ for a moving and heartwarming presentation on stories from Central America. So powerful to hear from refugees & advocates on the ground.

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  3. Retweeted
    Jun 18

    State security and basic humanity are not incompatible.

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    Jun 18

    "Even one child in detention is too many." Our Senior Protection Officer was on highlighting the need for alternatives to detention."

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  5. Jun 18

    Important statement from , urging US to prioritize family unity and the best interest of children at the US-Mexico border: “There are effective ways to ensure border control without putting families through the lasting psychological trauma of child-parent separation."

    We urge the United States to prioritize family unity and the best interests of children as it implements new border management policies along the US-Mexico border. Full press release:
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    Jun 18

    🚨Time is running out! Don't miss TONIGHT's event in where we will be shining a light on the plight of those fleeing from gang violence in the North of ! WHERE: PSR Brokerage (625 King St. West) WHEN: 5:30-7:30pm REGISTER: ⬇️

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    Jun 15

    , are you looking for plans for (June 20)? Well, look no further!✋🏼 Join us at the from 2-4pm as we raise awareness for the plight of those fleeing from violence in the North of . Register below 🔽

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  8. Retweeted
    Jun 13

    Canadians! Our country has 1000 spots avail for who are pre-screened + ready to come to Canada. We need new groups of friends, neighbours or co-workers to sponsor them. No wait list & refugees arrive in 2018! Experts ready to support. Contact for more.

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    Jun 9

    On site at one of the parties in Nairobi. tells of the courage & achievements of . "My experience in Dadaab camp tells me that change is possible". is on and the world is watching

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  10. Jun 8

    So great to be at ’s Int’l Conference, part of the World Tour! Fantastic panel on 'Effective Protection in the Americas' where we discussed: • access •State responses to •Benchmarks for effective protection

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    May 25

    ! We need more decision-makers to hear claims for protection.

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  12. May 17

    Last year at an drag show in Nairobi, this year celebrating with in Ottawa. Proud to work with . 🌈

    Proud to celebrate & in 🇨🇦on the International Day Against Homophobia,Transphobia & Biphobia. 🏳️‍🌈 is letting / / around the 🌎know we stand with them & continue to work for their .🕊
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    May 14

    Some very important myth-busting here from Lobat Sadrehashemi and Lorne Waldman: Four myths about Canada's border crossings

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    Apr 30

    Today, observe Journey to Freedom Day:a day to remember the journey of ' to 🇨🇦 & their contributions. This watershed moment in history began 🇨🇦’s model, a testament to ordinary Canadians standing for 40+ years.

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    Apr 26

    Check before spreading rumors about persons seeking asylum in Data shows that there was no mass influx of irregulars last year, remain secure & system is not broken Be proud, , to stand ➡️

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  16. Retweeted
    Apr 24

    Launching a legal support network for refugees that will work to guarantee the right to asylum in the Americas

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  17. Retweeted
    Apr 25

    The right to seek asylum from persecution is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. upholds this right at as well as all points of entry to ensure protection from refoulement. Rights are not privileges.

    upholds basic principles of law & humanity at by allowing people crossing irregularly (and not illegally) to claim . ’s call to close Roxham is legally & morally wrong + practically impossible (9,000 km). We stand - do you?
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  18. Apr 20

    50,000 asylum seekers in Canada in one year is not a refugee crisis. 50,000 people arrived in Bangladesh in one day in September 2017. speaking at

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    Apr 16

    Interested in ? Join advocates from all parts of the world, including South Korea, Tanzania, Argentina, Brazil, Ethiopia, and more in Toronto, 7-9 June 2018. Register at:

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    Apr 13

    "One step the Government of Myanmar could immediately take is to provide UNHCR...with full and unhindered access to refugees’ places of origin in Rakhine State, which would enable UNHCR to assess the situation and provide information to refugees"

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