Steven OBrien

@cxb_obrien

Tweets my own. RT not endorsement. With refugees.

Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
Joined December 2017
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  1. Retweeted
    15 hours ago

    ID cards are being issued to which protect them against forced return, recognise their legal identity & facilitate access to assistance. The exercise is being carried out by & the Government of Bangladesh. Legal Identity + Protection.

    1 reply . 2 retweets 12 likes
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  2. Jul 4

    Insightful opinion piece on prevailing conditions that make return to Myanmar a bridge too far for many refugees and ways to look at narrowing the gap.

    Opinion: Helping the Rohingya return home
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  3. Retweeted
    Jul 1

    Rohingya refugees in Kutupalong, Bangladesh, tell Secretary-General & President that they won’t return home unless their rights are not granted: citizenship, freedom of movement, access to jobs & services.

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    16 replies . 136 retweets 204 likes
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  4. Retweeted
    Jul 3

    Just finished an excellent field mission with Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, who visited us in Bangladesh. We discussed strategies to further empower & support their resilience as we pursue solutions together. .

    1 reply . 22 retweets 49 likes
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  5. Retweeted
    Jul 3

    UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, met today with serving as Community Outreach Members (COMs). He emphasised that "the voice of refugees must guide us." Putting refugees in the driver's seat where they belong: .

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  6. Retweeted
    Jul 2

    Our cooperation with agencies is unprecedented. By filling the gap between humanitarian and development response, we are able to provide better support to refugees and host communities.

    12 replies . 147 retweets 291 likes
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  7. 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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    139 replies . 1,160 retweets 1,952 likes
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  8. Retweeted
    Jun 30

    in Bangladesh hold elections to democratically elect their representatives (with refugee women winning big). A critical step forward to give voice to refugees and strengthen community governance.

    10 replies . 92 retweets 180 likes
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  9. Retweeted
    Jul 1

    On Monday I’ll be with in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh on a mission of solidarity with Rohingya refugees and the communities supporting them. The compassion & generosity of the Bangladeshi people shows the best of humanity and saved many thousands of lives.

    87 replies . 462 retweets 1,158 likes
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  10. Jun 30

    An extension of land on the western side of Kutupalong settlement where refugees at high risk of landslides are being assisted to move to - as many as can be assisted on the land available. This area is flatter and more secure from the risks monsoon rains pose in hillier areas.

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  11. Jun 26

    This friendly image of an elephant greets Rohingya children on the first day they arrive in UNHCR’s Transit Center in Kutupalong, Cox’s Bazar.

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  12. Jun 25

    The right information can make a huge difference to the lives of refugees - for example, information on how to access health or other services. UNHCR and BRAC are working together with refugees in in Kutupalong in Cox’s Bazar to try make that difference together.

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  13. Jun 24

    Rain 🌧 ☔️ in Kutupalong refugee settlement today. Time to unfold your umbrella, or run for cover.

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  14. Jun 22

    Andrew Mbogori, UNHCR Bangladesh Representative, a.i., on the ground in Cox’s Bazar to see monsoon response in action.

    1 reply . 6 retweets 19 likes
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  15. Jun 22

    Creativity flourishing on a side wall of a Child Friendly Space run by MSF in UNHCR’s Transit Center in Kutupalong. Newly arrived refugees from Myanmar stay at the center temporarily until they can relocate to the main settlement.

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  16. Jun 20

    Football ⚽️ game about to start in Kutupalong refugee settlement. Teams from within refugee community vying for these trophies 🏆

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  17. Jun 20

    Prize-giving event for at the Technical Assistance Inc. (TAI) community centre in Kutupalong. TAI’s committed staff out in great numbers today to steer many activities. Heard some impressive singing voices within the Rohingya community.

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  18. Jun 20

    UNHCR in Kutupalong recognizing the hospitality and generosity of Government and people of Bangladesh 🇧🇩 towards refugees. Also honouring the courage, strength, and resilience of refugees themselves.

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  19. Jun 19

    events underway at Kutupalong refugee settlement in Cox’s Bazar. Agencies working with refugees, CODEC and BRAC among others, have organized events for children. Have just seen some of the fun games and races.

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  20. Jun 15

    There’s not much space in the congested/hilly Kutupalong refugee settlement for games like ⚽️🏏 Six months ago flying kites was popular among children. These days it’s marbles. It was one of the games keeping their spirits up as they bravely weathered the harsh rains this week.

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