Karolina L Billing

Syrian refugees were happy to receive Netherland's Ambassador @JanWaltmans, in an informal settlement in Bekaa’s Taanayel. The families spoke about life as refugees in Lebanon and shared their hopes & dreams. UNHCR is thankful to the , one of its main donors globally.pic.twitter.com/YoSWkGqppF

Fruitful discussion between Chancellor Angela #Merkel and UN agencies in Lebanon this morning. #Germany is the third biggest supporter to the response for the #Syria crisis in 2018.pic.twitter.com/KOlDz9RcvW

To all those celebrating, I wish to convey my best wishes on the occasion of #EidAlFitr. May we continue to stand #HandinHand with @refugees + the forcibly displaced as well as those that generously host + support them, day in and day out. #EidMubarak كل عام وأنتم جميعًا بخيرpic.twitter.com/KuOrqjKGii

#Syrians that I met in informal settlement in the Bekaa live in poverty. They stress that they want to return home once safety is in place. They follow developments on a daily basis and have so far not received convincing positive news indronk #Syria.pic.twitter.com/BJEozSmC1e

U.S. Senator @CoryBooker & Ambassador Elizabeth Richard of @usembassybeirut met Mahmoud & his family in their tent in Bekaa. With support, we help Syrian refugees with shelter, food & clean water to live in safety & dignity until durable solutions are found outside Lebanon.pic.twitter.com/qCqW8Ay5gB

تدخل الأزمة السورية عامها الثامن، منهكة اللاجئين أنفسهم والمجتمعات المضيفة والجهات المانحة على حد سواء Going into 8th year, #Syrian #Refugee crisis has taken its toll on refugees, host communities & donors, manifested as fatigue pic.twitter.com/D5v9NcdlfZ #AUB4Refugeespic.twitter.com/0sfpy58467

“I buy food and clothes for my children. I don’t know what I would do without this cash.” Thousands of vulnerable Syrian @refugees in Lebanon, like Ayman, could lose their lifeline due to funding shortfall.pic.twitter.com/VoCYT4ODEb

“I buy food and clothes for my children. I don’t know what I would do without this cash.” Ayman, a Syrian refugee & father of six, receives cash assistance that helps him put food on the table. #HandInHand this #Ramadan we'll leave no refugee behind https://trib.al/J5zXjQJ pic.twitter.com/GGtpxCh1k0

Born with a heart defect, 5-year-old Iman was given the chance to lead a healthy life, the strength to go to school and the opportunity to fulfill her dreams. Watch how a heart procedure, supported by UNHCR, restored hope to this Syrian refugee family living in #Lebanon.pic.twitter.com/a8FWzM1dVR

The gap of unmet funding for #Lebanon #Refugee crisis response plan has been widening every year. In 2017, less than half of the required funding was received. #Syrian #refugee crisis is a global problem that requires global solutions & real sharing of the burden. #AUB4Refugeespic.twitter.com/WkOiwhyKsj

We are proud to receive UNHCR’s Team Award for Achievements in Gender Equality. We’ve been leading best practices for gender equality in prevention & response to SGBV, helping LGBTI community, and supporting law enforcement agencies to respond to victims of sexual exploitationpic.twitter.com/mqxt7ewdK5

More women are joining the municipal police forces. Have you come across any of them? @RDPPMEpic.twitter.com/bzar1EBux1

When humanity’s values are abandoned, we all are at greater risk. We need to stand up for our rights and those of others. #StandUp4HumanRightspic.twitter.com/zMPkXUADIB

Working together to preserve dignity and respect. #HumanityTogetherpic.twitter.com/tVxs99vZg4

“First aid & self-defense are the most useful classes I attend.” Community centres provide safe space for refugees to learn new skills. UNHCR supports such centres thanks to donors like @Sida. Sweden is UNHCR’s largest contributor of flexible funds globally.pic.twitter.com/0XCSVsfX10

Young diplomats from @DutchMFA visited an informal settlement in Bekaa to hear Syrian refugees’ stories. UNHCR is thankful for its partnership with the Netherlands government who is the 3rd largest donor of flexible funds that UNHCR can use where needs are greatest.pic.twitter.com/bGVSvA1L9Q

The conflict in Syria has caused unimaginable suffering to an entire region. We must renew and strengthen our political, humanitarian and financial commitments in support of all affected by this tragic conflict. #SyriaConf2018pic.twitter.com/UTx43mgDcp

"Dag #Hammarskjöld is my reference and my inspiration in the work I try to do as #UNSC. Not only was he a man of action and a sophisticated diplomat but also a man of culture. This is lacking in international organisations today." -António Guterres #dhlecturepic.twitter.com/1smR7Izsvl

Very proud to sign agreement with @KGeorgieva launching the UNHCR-@WorldBank Joint Data Centre on Forced Displacement. It will improve enormously our common work to support refugees and refugee-hosting countries.pic.twitter.com/6TstfQF3VG – presso World Bank Headquarters