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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees () Regional Representation in Canberra

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    24 Nov 2016

    Human lives, human rights - no matter how you seek safety, everyone has the right to

    3 replies . 52 retweets 54 likes
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  2. 21 hours ago

    What is the current situation for and seekers on Island? Read the findings from the latest monitoring visit on: 🏥 health 🏠 shelter 🚰 water 🚻 sanitation

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  3. Retweeted
    Jul 4

    We are looking for qualified and passionate candidates to work with us as investigation specialist.Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) , in Law, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Public Administration required! Apply here: Deadline: 12 July.

    3 replies . 22 retweets 19 likes
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  4. Retweeted
    Jul 5

    Looking for a new challenge? We are currently hiring! Experts in and other exciting areas needed! Interested? Apply now at and encouraged!

    1 reply . 5 retweets 15 likes
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  5. Retweeted
    Jul 5

    UNHCR has published latest facts concerning the conditions on Nauru and Manus offshore processing centres. Critical protection, health concerns. For latest follow

    Fact Sheet on Situation of and Asylum-Seekers on Island, Papua New Guinea - Key Findings and Recommendations
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  6. Retweeted
    Jul 5

    As the contractor for all medical, security, infrastructure, garrison + caseworker services on , Government of has no continuous or regular presence on the ground - such oversight is critically needed to instruct, coordinate + provide adequate care. 2/2

    Fact Sheet on Situation of and Asylum-Seekers on Island, Papua New Guinea - Key Findings and Recommendations
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  7. Retweeted
    Jul 5

    UNHCR's latest fact sheet on the situation of + asylum-seekers on . Most vulnerable at risk of falling through the cracks in the absence of intensive outreach support, + coordination. Serious adverse outcomes are foreseeable + preventable. 1/2

    Fact Sheet on Situation of and Asylum-Seekers on Island, Papua New Guinea - Key Findings and Recommendations
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  8. Retweeted
    Jul 5

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

    5 replies . 118 retweets 151 likes
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  9. Jul 5

    Fact Sheet on Situation of and Asylum-Seekers on Island, Papua New Guinea - Key Findings and Recommendations

    1 reply . 14 retweets 7 likes
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  10. Retweeted
    Jul 3

    Many refugees can't share their identities with their stories. But you can give them a voice. Follow the link.

    9 retweets 17 likes
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  11. Retweeted
    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 . 379 retweets 539 likes
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  12. Retweeted
    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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  13. Retweeted
    Jul 3

    8 ways you can stand ➡️

    4 replies . 78 retweets 153 likes
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  14. Retweeted
    Jul 3

    There is a single global refugee crisis and developing countries are rising to the occasion to extend a helping hand.

    1 reply . 38 retweets 48 likes
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  15. Jul 3

    Career opportunities open until 12 July: UNHCR is looking for specialists in and other rewarding areas! Interested? Visit out career page here: and encouraged.

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  16. Jul 3

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

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  17. Jul 2

    Live TODAY from Bangladesh - UN Filippo Grandi will talking to about the Rohingya refugees he’s met on his visit to the country. Watch live at 5:35 p.m. AEST time here:

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  18. Jul 2

    In 2017, 1 in 6 people living in Lebanon was a refugee. Here are the top refugee hosting countries in the world.

    1 reply . 3 retweets 5 likes
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  19. 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.

    57 replies . 549 retweets 1,436 likes
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  20. 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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    139 replies . 1,160 retweets 1,957 likes
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  21. Retweeted
    Jul 2

    The international community must do more to support nearly one million Rohingya refugees living in “heartbreaking” conditions in Bangladesh - chief .

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    6 replies . 25 retweets 33 likes
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