Sophie Magennis

@Magenniss

Regional Representative for EU Affairs a.i. UNHCR

Brussels, Belgium
unhcr.org
Joined May 2011
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    Jul 2

    ‘Since 1958, not a single day has passed without the participation of Irish in peacekeeping operations. Everybody in Ireland knows somebody who has served in the UN, if not several, and peacekeeping has become a part of our national identity.’ – At United Nations

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    Jul 2

    UNHCR has released recommendations to calling for a common asylum system with *solidarity at its centre to support refugees + host countries *assured access to territory + asylum *concerted, regional approach to disembarkation to save lives

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    Jun 30

    The Story of the Summit: European solutions not EU solutions "Although the first verdicts are that nothing much has been decided.. there are some interesting developments – and not all negative." - via

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    Jun 29

    Heartfelt congratulations from all of us at UNHCR and from me personally to Antonio Vitorino on his election as Director-General of IOM . My colleagues and I look forward to working together, in close partnership, on the many challenges ahead.

    BREAKING: António Manuel de Carvalho Ferreira Vitorino elected as new Director General of IOM.
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    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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    Jun 27

    Read today’s statement by UNHCR and IOM on rescue at sea, disembarkation and asylum in Europe - ahead of the on Thursday.

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    Jun 27

    “In the past 10 days we have had vessels on the Mediterranean Sea carrying rescued refugees and other migrants and unable to dock because of political deadlock in Europe. Upholding the right to asylum in EU Member States is absolutely crucial”

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    Jun 27

    Disembarkation just completed for 233 rescued person who spent harrowing days on board Lifeline. Thank you PM for your leadership in forging solidarity among a number European states

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    Jun 27

    Welcome to

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  10. Jun 26

    Very good news from Ireland. Joining France, Malta, Spain and Portugal. Time now for durable agreement on how to handle future rescues.

    Pleased to work with Taoiseach & Tanaiste offering humanitarian assistance & support to 25 very vulnerable persons on MV Lifeline in Mediterranean.
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  11. Jun 26

    Had the great pleasure of meeting in Brussels. From Somalia to Ministerial office in Canada he and Canada are an inspiration and doing great things on community sponsorship for refugees

    Inspiring words from Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Ahmed Hussen, when he visited our office today.
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    Jun 26

    Portugal Government announces it will welcome migrants rescued by

    Portugal vai acolher imigrantes resgatados pelo navio humanitário alemão Lifeline
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    Jun 26

    Millions of refugees and displaced will benefit from Sweden’s latest contribution to UNHCR: 400 million $ over 4 years. Flexible funds to be used where they are most needed including in underfunded crises. This is generous and exemplary donorship. Thank you 🇸🇪!

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    Jun 26

    The Government has agreed that Ireland will offer refuge to around 25 migrants who are currently on a boat stranded 30km off the coast of Malta

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    Jun 25

    Some of the promises made in Valetta in 2015 about developing asylum systems in transit countries have not materialised. Deteriorating asssitance levels create triggers for secondary movements to

    “Europeans complain continually about refugees and migrants trying to reach their shores but it’s going to continue if there’s no real investment here.” - visits northern Mali
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    Jun 24

    The first women’s matches of the just kicked off! Diverse City vs Irish Homeless Street League

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    Jun 24

    Enjoying the games and the sunshine at in Dublin today!

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  18. Jun 23

    The Irish town that sponsored a Syrian Family. Brilliant work by . Good luck with national role out.

    From Syria to Wicklow: Read all about our work with to deliver Ireland's first Refugee Community Sponsorship Project via
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  19. Jun 23

    A bit on the Brussels angle on World Refugee Day. More people displaced in 2017 than ever before

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    Jun 22

    EU member states will soon debate migration and refugees. Read the statement which I issued ahead of these important discussions.

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