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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jun 19

    On we remember that protecting people fleeing persecution, violence and war is a basic act of humanity shared by all cultures and enshrined in international law.

    50 replies . 1,277 retweets 1,475 likes
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  2. 19 hours ago

    Statement of Secretary-General on the desperate situation of civilians in South West Syria trapped in conflict.

    The Secretary-General is gravely concerned by the resumption of the military offensive in southwest Syria and its continued devastating impact on civilians:
    3 replies . 24 retweets 55 likes
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  3. 23 hours ago

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

    60 retweets 88 likes
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  4. Jul 5

    My statement of today on the critical situation of civilians in South-West Syria.

    5 replies . 115 retweets 144 likes
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  5. 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.

    13 replies . 360 retweets 512 likes
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  6. Retweeted
    Jul 2

    We've had feedback over the last week that some people are unhappy with our plan to offer up to 14 scholarships to refugees living in the local area. To these people, we would like to say: Tough. Jog on.

    1,374 replies . 24,103 retweets 73,360 likes
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  7. 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 290 likes
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  8. 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.
    2 replies . 114 retweets 151 likes
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  9. Jul 3

    Young refugees are active as community workers in Rohingya settlements in Bangladesh. They help refugees understand, speak out, be heard and participate. A great project supported by UNHCR.

    9 replies . 72 retweets 184 likes
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  10. Jul 2

    I am really proud to announce that Ben Stiller is goodwill ambassador for UNHCR, the UN refugee organization. I have heard him tell beautiful stories about refugees. He does it with passion and conviction. Thank you, .

    11 replies . 168 retweets 665 likes
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  11. 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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    137 replies . 1,136 retweets 1,924 likes
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  12. Jul 2

    “We have suffered many abuses,” say Rohingya refugee women to and , but now we need your help to move forward” - at the safe space with .

    6 replies . 68 retweets 125 likes
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  13. 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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  14. Jul 1

    President & Secretary-General , on a joint visit to Bangladesh, make the case for the & to work even closer together to address global challenges: climate change, migration, forced displacement, epidemics, development.

    1 reply . 94 retweets 206 likes
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  15. Retweeted
    Jun 30

    I told Minister Muhith that and I are here to express our gratitude to the people and the government of Bangladesh for their generosity toward the . will help by providing up to almost half a billion dollars in grants.

    26 replies . 191 retweets 521 likes
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  16. Jun 30

    Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reaffirms that Bangladesh, in spite of many challenges, remains hospitable to Rohingya refugees; visiting UN Secretary-General & President pledge more support for refugees & communities hosting them.

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    5 replies . 134 retweets 319 likes
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  17. 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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  18. Jun 29

    It is not enough to have political agreements between States when people continue to drown in the Mediterranean. Rescue at sea, disembarkation and safe pathways must all be urgently improved so that lives can be saved.

    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
    8 replies . 205 retweets 293 likes
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  19. 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.
    61 retweets 198 likes
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  20. Jun 29

    We have spoken for years of linking humanitarian and development aid. Now it is happening, thanks to the and other development partners. In Bangladesh - and many more countries - the potential positive impact can be huge.

    Bangladesh showed great generosity in providing refuge for the . Today, thanks to our partnership with Canada, we announced up to $480 million to support this effort. We stand ready to help until the refugees can return home safely & voluntarily
    51 retweets 113 likes
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  21. 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.

    1 reply . 61 retweets 82 likes
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