Raouf Mazou
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Raouf Mazou
@RaoufMazou - 29/03/2019
Yesterday, Ministers from 8 countries hosting 2/3 of all refugees in Sub-Saharan Africa reaffirmed the importance of including refugees in societies, providing economic opportunities, rather than limiting them to camps. The excellent declaration is here:https://t.co/bUHWTEjCFZ https://t.co/4QIb8aKEcl
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Raouf Mazou
@RaoufMazou - 26/03/2019
437,000 Cameroonian are displaced in their country & over 35,000 have sought refuge in Nigeria. An appeal was launched in Geneva today to help both countries respond to immediate needs and provide long-term solutions, including support to hosts who are first responders. https://t.co/7vIkW0u2Yf
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Raouf Mazou
@RaoufMazou - 23/03/2019
#Mozambique, #Malawi and #Zimbabwe, which have been hosting and protecting thousands of refugees for decades, have been hit by #IdaiCyclone. UNHCR is joining others to bring assistance and relief to all those affected. https://t.co/w87ePfxtBJ
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Raouf Mazou
@RaoufMazou - 10/03/2019
In #Uganda with Deputy High Commissioner @KellyTClements. Adjumani and Lamwo Districts host 250,000 South Sudanese refugees. Head of Office @nasibov_orkhan, who was previously medical coordinator in #Dadaab for 6 years, describes the difference between camp & settlement approach https://t.co/cfZczTWOKT
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Raouf Mazou
@RaoufMazou - 07/03/2019
Today President @KagutaMuseveni told a meeting of Ministers from East, Central and Southern Africa that refugees often cross artificial borders to be received by their own. He called for socioeconomic inclusion to prevent tensions with hosts & better prepare for the return home. https://t.co/x5tWAPTZTr
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Raouf Mazou
@RaoufMazou - 04/03/2019
@Fathiaabdalla @UNHCR_Kenya @Refugees Dear @Fathiaabdalla wishing you the very best in your new assignment!
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Raouf Mazou
@RaoufMazou - 25/02/2019
Caught in these percentages are also Stateless persons who have no official existence. They can’t go to school, access healthcare or legally work. UNHCR is supporting Governments to end statelessness by 2024 #iBelong https://t.co/EQuGyNkCEz
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Raouf Mazou
@RaoufMazou - 11/02/2019
Yesterday’s #AUSummit marked 50th anniversary of OAU refugee convention & African generosity. Great example today in Buramino, #Ethiopia where 1k hectare irrigation scheme funded by @IKEAFoundation is benefitting refugees & hosts, leading the way on new approaches for solutions. https://t.co/cTYGuSdf7U
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Raouf Mazou
@RaoufMazou - 09/02/2019
Closing of #AUSummit High Level Dialogue on refugees, IDPs & returnees. First of year-long events marking 50th anniversary of OAU convention on refugees & 10th anniversary Kampala convention on IDPs. Welcome focus on host communities, refugee inclusion & displacement root causes https://t.co/52XsIDCzA7
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Raouf Mazou
@RaoufMazou - 09/02/2019
Great to see one of @refugees most passionate supporters, popular gospel artist from #Kenya @MercyMasika meet our DHC @kellytclements and take part in the #NationalPrayerBreakfast in #Washington #doitluquluqu https://t.co/3taeYRemC3
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