Gillian Triggs

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 11/07/2023

Refugees are not migrants. Migrants are not refugees. All have rights that must be respected, but we should not conflate the two. Refugees have the right to seek asylum and to international protection from persecution and violence.

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 04/07/2023

Encouraged by work in Ethiopia to implement the Global Compact on Refugees. A new report shows progress since 2019 and possible areas for engagement at #GRF2023. Commitment to turn some camps into parts of cities is truly impressive and requires support. https://t.co/1Y7JiTLo6u

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 27/06/2023

“There is no substitute for Government leadership in protecting the rights of IDPs and laying the groundwork for solutions.” UNHCR is committed to working with States and partners to ensure that law and policy translate into better protection for people internally displaced. https://t.co/cOqqrSa2GR

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 27/06/2023

Resettlement provides a lifeline of hope and protection to refugees at risk. Though numerically small, it is a crucial demonstration of solidarity and responsibility sharing with host countries. More resettlement places are needed than ever before. https://t.co/IKdOm8wSbw

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 26/06/2023

Statelessness is one of the most pressing human rights violations in the world. UNHCR’s strengthened partnership with the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe will help to resolve statelessness to ensure nobody is left behind. https://t.co/goVNo8teFY

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 21/06/2023

"The Swimmers" shows the determination and resilience of people forced to flee. We are grateful to the United States for their support for refugees. https://t.co/SHO2clM4RH

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 20/06/2023

It’s #WorldRefugeeDay! Let's support refugees in finding hope away from home. Access to education, jobs and health services helps refugees to be self-sufficient and also makes host communities stronger, more prosperous and cohesive. https://t.co/BRE70Jp6v0

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 19/06/2023

Sport is a powerful tool for inclusion. I was so impressed to see the participation and joy of athletes with intellectual disabilities at the Special Olympics #Berlin2023. Like refugees, they deserve to be accepted and included with mutual understanding. https://t.co/gkswg1rp9y

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 19/06/2023

I was honoured to be at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin this weekend to launch the Global Leadership Coalition for Inclusion which will benefit displaced people, including those with intellectual disabilities. https://t.co/Zl3WIvpIHL

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 15/06/2023

We reiterate our call on all states to keep borders open for civilians fleeing Sudan + to remove any impediments to entry, to ensure people incl undocumented individuals can effectively access protection + assistance, mitigating risks of additional violence and exploitation.