Kitty McKinsey

@KittyMcKinsey

Communications trainer. Former journo. Taking a break after being spox for . Passionate about refugees, human rights, girls’ education. Opera lover.

Vienna, Austria
unhcr.org
Joined September 2012
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  1. 12 hours ago

    What on earth is going on in this nation of immigrants????

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    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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    15 hours ago

    EXCLUSIVE: Trump is ready to turn away another 20,000 refugees

    39 replies . 149 retweets 79 likes
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    Jul 5

    Mr Le Anh Hung, Vietnamese Independent , Arrested, Charged with "Abusing Democratic Freedom" under Article 331 of the 2015 Penal Code. He wrote for on political issues. 137 petitions was sent to fight against current . He’s a

    5 replies . 10 retweets 13 likes
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    Jul 4

    👏 Halima Aden is a refugee from Somalia 🇸🇴 who found safety in Kakuma camp, Kenya 🇰🇪, then a new home + life in the United States 🇺🇸 This is her story as told to , including her amazing return for

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    Jul 5

    A very useful piece by researcher on facts and politics in the European debate on migrants and refugees.

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    Jul 3

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  8. Jul 5

    . journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo have been detained in Myanmar for 206 days. Follow updates on the case:
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    Jul 4

    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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  10. Jul 4

    What a relief! Warm in blankets, Thai boys smile, joke with rescuer in cave (from )

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  11. Jul 4

    At least six protesters arrested after hanging banner from Statue of Liberty

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    Jul 3

    She has debated with presidents, been comforted by the Dalai Lama, and been named one of the world’s most inspiring women... But it’s as a slam poet that UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador truly shines. Interview by in

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    Jul 3

    More people drowning in the Mediterranean. Rescue at sea must not be taken hostage by politics.

    Update: 2 shipwrecks took place over the past days with one disembarkation on 29 June in Tajoura (100 persons missing and 16 disembarked) and one today 2 July at the Tripoli Naval Base (114 persons missing and 276 disembarked) No disembarkation took place in Zwara.
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    Jul 3

    Great piece: Presidency: A deafening silence as the takes

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    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.
    196 replies . 632 retweets 5,569 likes
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  16. Jul 2

    Thanks! is a big friend of

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  17. Jul 2

    Germany migrants: Interior minister Seehofer will not resign

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  18. Jul 2

    Archbishop Philip Wilson sentenced for concealing child sex abuse

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    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.

    57 replies . 546 retweets 1,431 likes
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  20. Jul 2

    Such wonderful news!!!

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