Charlie Yaxley

Charlie Yaxley

@yaxle - 26/05/2020

Every child deserves an education. Thank you to Governments who have moved classes online. But many families can't afford the equipment or data bundles needed. We urge the private sector to help us get refugee kids back in class https://t.co/mY7us7WAh1

Charlie Yaxley

@yaxle - 26/05/2020

UNHCR urging Governments+landlords in East+Horn of Africa to urgently implement moratorium on evictions until the crisis subsides Now not the time to evict people from their homes. Crucial we show solidarity with each other to prevent spread of the virus https://t.co/mY7us7WAh1

Charlie Yaxley

@yaxle - 26/05/2020

Many urban refugees in East Africa live in overcrowded conditions. For some, there's barely enough clean water to drink, let alone wash hands. Many are particularly vulnerable to spread of COVID19 https://t.co/mY7us7WAh1

Charlie Yaxley

@yaxle - 26/05/2020

Latest COVID19 Update Urban refugees struggling to survive as economic impact of COVID19 worsens in East, Horn and Great Lakes of Africa Many have lost jobs and struggle to afford rent, food and basic items https://t.co/mY7us7WAh1

Charlie Yaxley

@yaxle - 25/05/2020

Tragic news this morning. Situation inside Libya is so desperate, many feel these potentially fatal sea journeys are worth the risk. https://t.co/T896ZlkNue

Charlie Yaxley

@yaxle - 25/05/2020

But no one should be returned to Libya after being rescued at sea. Nowhere in Libya can be considered a safe port as the country continues to face intensifying conflict, and refugees continue to be at risk of human rights violations and arbitrary detention.

Charlie Yaxley

@yaxle - 25/05/2020

Measures to protect public health, such as time-limited quarantine and health screening, are understandable. But States continue to have obligations under international law to rescue and provide a safe port to refugees and migrants in distress at sea

Charlie Yaxley

@yaxle - 25/05/2020

Countries at forefront of receiving sea arrivals such as Malta need support. Solidarity must come from other States to share responsibility for hosting refugees after they have reached dry land. But numbers arriving are far lower than recent years. The situation is manageable.

Charlie Yaxley

@yaxle - 25/05/2020

True that any effective response must also look at root causes of why people flee+bring peace to countries at war. But this should go hand in hand with ensuring refugees can exercise their fundamental human right to seek asylum https://t.co/WFJEgBgTET

Charlie Yaxley

@yaxle - 22/05/2020

Ben Stiller tells Jimmy Fallon why he started working with UNHCR and wants to help @refugees tell their story. ????Thanks @RedHourBen for standing #WithRefugees! ???? https://t.co/2YH5k6SxIe