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  2. Jun 29

    On the ground this week in both Lebanon & Italy with , meeting with refugees who have shared with me harrowing stories of sacrifice and struggle. Each of their journeys are testaments to how vital it is that we collectively continue to stand .

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  3. Jul 2

    I’m not exactly sure what my credentials are as a Goodwill Ambassador, or who approved it, but somehow I got through and I’m honored to be advocating for the millions fleeing violence and persecution all over the world.

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    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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  4. 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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  5. Jul 4

    Football/Soccer coach ⚽ Elementary school principal 👨🏿‍🏫 Family man 👨🏿‍👨🏿‍👶🏿‍👧🏿 Refugee Spend a day with Bertine in Gillette, Wyoming 🇺🇸 -

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  6. Jul 2

    Say her name. Ruya Kadir, 3 year old Ethiopian refugee girl, was stabbed to death at her birthday party in Boise, Idaho on Saturday. May those who seek asylum and protection be safe. May we work to combat hate and bigotry.

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  7. Jul 4

    "Countries are defined not by the way they treat the rich and powerful but by the way they treat the most vulnerable"

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  8. 2 hours ago

    Today, 68+ million people around the world are forcibly displaced by conflict or persecution. UN peacekeepers work tirelessly to support the safety of communities pushed to the brink & often forced out of their homes seeking refuge from the scourge of war. We stand .

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  9. Jul 4

    Professor Phillips joined parents, teachers & academics today at our Stage 3 showcase of multi-modal texts. Refugee & migrant journeys proudly shared. Courage, hope & resilience celebrated. We are High engagement, high challenge = success

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  10. Jun 28

    The commitment to ‘swiftly explore the concept of regional platforms’ confronts a roadmap for failure - even before considering intra-EU tensions, international relations, and the issue of returns. Here it is.

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  11. 7 hours ago

    Whoever you’re cheering on in this year’s ⚽️ – don’t forget to support the 68.5 million people around the world who have been driven from their homes 🌎 They can’t win without our support.

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  12. 8 hours ago

    Want solutions to the Refugee Crisis? I can't think of anyone better to come together & make things happen: UN Secretary General World Bank President UN High Commissioner for Refugees On the ground, standing in the settlements of Bangladesh.

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  13. Jul 4

    Not a threat. Not a burden. no matter what. More than half of the world’s refugees are children and they must be protected, sheltered and equipped for their futures.

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  14. Jul 3

    Top 3 refugee producing countries Syria Afghanistan South Sudan Top 3 host countries Turkey Pakistan Uganda No country or community should have to deal with mass scale displacement alone, its a shared responsibility, Uganda stands , do you?

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  15. Jul 4

    Men aren’t allowed in 's women-friendly spaces in Cox’s Bazar. See how these spaces empower Rohingya refugees: via

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  16. Jul 3

    8 ways you can stand ➡️

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  17. Jul 4

    Football is more than a game for this refugee girl. It's hope 💙

    Football is a game-changer for this refugee girl
    Show your support for refugee and migrant children like Maraam by taking our #LongestGoal challenge. The best submissions will win prizes.
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  18. 24 hours ago

    On July 1st, Saara Vuorensola-Barnes took over as country representative of LWF Kenya-Djibouti from Lennart Hernander, who had been serving in Kenya and Djibouti for seven years. A farewell and welcome with style!

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  19. Jul 1

    Seeing all these people collect whatever they can afford to help displaced Syrians at the border overwhelms me!when politics fail, people step up.. proud!

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  20. Jun 27

    Under darkening monsoon clouds, and its partners are relocating hundreds of refugee families away from the threat of deadly floods and landslides. Here, with plenty of help from volunteers, families cross the bridge on their way to new shelters.

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  21. Jul 2

    Today is and Catholic Charities USA stands and migrants. Let us follow Pope Francis' call to with all of our brothers and sisters in need.

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