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UN Refugee Agency in Ireland / Ard-Choimisinéir na Náisiún Aontaithe do Theifigh

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  1. Retweeted
    Jul 4

    Imani Tutu should be the poster boy for why refugee resettlement is so important - arrived in Ireland after 20 yrs in a refugee camp, not a word of English. Four years on nearly fluent in the language, studying law at and dreams of working for UN or EU.

    “I believe the reason I’m here today is because of the United Nations. It was UNHCR that brought us here but they’re founded by the UN. I’d like to work with other people who are in the same situation as my family."
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  2. 15 hours ago

    Statement by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on the situation in South West Syria

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  3. Retweeted
    20 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.

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  4. Retweeted
    Jul 4

    It has been a long journey since the New York Declaration and today hosted the final consultation on the Global Compact on Refugees - a historic step towards better protection and response to people forced from their homes

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  5. Jul 4

    2 )footed player’ but loses marks for effort 5.5/10 ‘loses marks for his overly physical approach to shepherding an opposition player over the sideline with the help of a shoulder barge’ 4/10

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  6. Jul 4

    1) A better football analysis you won’t hear all day: Listener ranks team @sarrireland Fair Play Cup Goalkeeper playmaker 8/10 ‘minding house when others receiving glory up front’ 6.5/10 ‘cultured left

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  7. Jul 4

    UN says investment in education, healthcare and infrastructure is needed to support Rohingya refugees and their hosts in Bangladesh.

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  8. Retweeted
    Jul 3

    Returning now from settlements in Bangladesh with Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees. We heard the hopes & concerns of refugees, discussed solutions strategies and assessed disaster preparedness work. standing .

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  9. 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.

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  10. Retweeted
    Jul 2

    “In a world where so many borders are closed, the people and Government of Bangladesh have opened their borders and received their brothers and sisters coming from Myanmar and the terrible events there” - UN chief

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    Jun 30

    Mediterranean Sea, June 29, 2018.

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  12. Jun 30

    UNHCR appalled by the loss of life at sea off the coast of Libya

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    Jun 29

    Saddened by the loss of 100 lives today off the coast of Libya in Tajoura - 30 women and 70 men died after swimming for one hour before they were rescued. UNHCR teams supported the 16 survivors upon disembarkation with humanitarian and medical assistance

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  14. Retweeted
    Jun 27

    heat & high temp r making life difficult for Om Ali’s family of 12 in their 2-room house in . Rechargeable fans provided by UNHCR will & give to the returnees & displaced ppl "Now we can sleep better at night!", said Om Ali

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  15. 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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  16. Jun 28

    ‘There is no refugee crisis in Europe and no refugee crisis in America. The crisis is elsewhere’ says

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  17. Retweeted
    Jun 27

    Lebanon's “second shift” system essentially fits two school days into one, with afternoon shifts across the country providing an education for about 150,000 Syrian refugee children. ✍️ 🏫 🎒📚

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  18. Retweeted
    Jun 27

    Ongoing relocation of at high risk of landslides in the hilly refugee settlements of Bangladesh. But there is insufficient flat land. Options for emergency evacuation critical. Working with Government of Bangladesh to find solutions.

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  19. Retweeted
    Jun 27

    IOM, UNHCR appeal for region-wide action by EU countries over Mediterranean tragedies

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  20. Retweeted
    Jun 27

    Massive shout out to @kai_galway for being unbelievable souls who just really care about others and to all the peeps who helped out with this event this year in Ireland, your all legends. Bring on next year. Andrew and Damien 🙏🙏

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