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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jun 21

    marked last 20 June by distributing core relief items & clothes to families displaced by the conflict. The commemoration comes on the heels of the first anniversary of the 5-month conflict, which saw the displacement of nearly 360,000 individuals

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    13 hours ago

    In 2017 Every 2 seconds ⌚️ someone was forced to flee 🚶🏽‍♀️ their home due to war, violence, or persecution. ⚠️

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  3. 14 hours ago

    "Although local communities in Syria have opened their doors to take in many of the displaced, most are forced to live in open spaces or in makeshift shelters that offer little safety and protection from the elements." -

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  4. 14 hours ago

    "UNHCR is prepared to immediately scale up its assistance inside and to . Thousands of innocent lives are going to be lost, once again, if urgent action is not taken." - | Read more:

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  5. Retweeted
    14 hours ago

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

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  6. 15 hours ago

    For and the staff she has inspired, Rohaima is a testament that even if displaced persons need help, it does not mean they are helpless. They may have been uprooted, but they have the will to build their lives once more. | Read more:

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  7. 15 hours ago

    Amidst displacement, Rohaima struck a friendship w/ . Six mos after they first met, they were delighted to see each other once again—in Marawi this time. Rohaima showed Atom her shop at the new relocation site. | Read more:

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  8. 15 hours ago

    Rohaima remains steadfast. With only Php300, she started selling food and vegetables at the evacuation camp in Iligan City to sustain her grandchildren. Here she met UNHCR High Profile Supporter . (©UNHCR/A. Ongcal) | Read Rohaima's story here:

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  9. 15 hours ago

    HUMAN STORY: Rohaima left everything behind when conflict erupted in Marawi City last year. Airstrikes left her home to ruin. Like the thousands of families in Mindanao, she was forced to flee her home. (©UNHCR/A. Ongcal) | Read Rohaima's story here:

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  10. Jul 3

    UNHCR announced today the appointment of actor, director, producer and philanthropist Ben Stiller as its newest global Goodwill Ambassador. Thank you for standing , !

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    Jul 2

    🎥 Actor 📢 Director 🎬 Producer 🤲 Philanthropist ...and now... 🌍 Goodwill Ambassador. Thank you for standing .

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  12. Retweeted
    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.

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    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, .

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  14. Retweeted
    Jul 1

    In Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, I’ve just heard unimaginable accounts of killing and rape from Rohingya refugees who recently fled Myanmar. They want justice and a safe return home.

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    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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    Jul 1

    In a world where so many borders are closed, the people of Bangladesh have opened theirs to Rohingya families – see more from 's visit on : .

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    Jul 1

    On Monday I’ll be with in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh on a mission of solidarity with Rohingya refugees and the communities supporting them. The compassion & generosity of the Bangladeshi people shows the best of humanity and saved many thousands of lives.

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    Jul 1

    The Rohingya are one of the most discriminated against and vulnerable communities on Earth. The Rohingya refugee crisis is a humanitarian and human rights nightmare. I thank Bangladesh for its generosity in hosting the refugees.

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  19. Retweeted
    Jun 28

    On my way to Bangladesh to join UN Secretary-General , President , Executive Director . We will visit Rohingya refugees. We will discuss ways to strengthen support to host communities and the Bangladesh government.

    It's amazing what can do with bamboo. Below: building emergency evacuation shelters on flat land, away from landslide risks as monsoon rains persist in .
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  20. Jun 28

    In a world where 1 person is forcibly displaced every two seconds as a result of conflict or persecution, the need to stand is more important than ever before. | Click here to help:

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    Jun 19

    In the face of fear and unimaginable loss, refugees make the forced choice of running for their lives and seeking security far from home. On , it’s not too late to recommit to meeting these vulnerable people with open arms, not closed doors

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