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Language = the key
In this episode of #UNGA79 BACKSTAGE, meet the UN interpreters bridging the language divide, ensuring seamless communication between world leaders
They embody #UNGA multilingualism, making global diplomacy possible, one word at a time
UN News coverage: news.un.org/en/events/unga79
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This year’s
#NansenAward laureate is Abdullahi Mire, a journalist and a champion of refugee education.
This former refugee has done inspiring work for children in Dadaab, Kenya — one book at a time.
Congratulations to him and regional Nansen winners!
unhcr.org/news/press-release… – at Geneva, Switzerland
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“Procrastinating peace and perpetuating unresolved conflicts — which do not disturb the powerful but have a disastrous impact on millions — is becoming the prevailing pattern in many places around the world.”
Read my “2023 Kofi Annan Peace Address” 👇🏻 unhcr.org/news/speeches-and-…
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“Will you take the courageous and necessary steps back from the abyss?
High Commissioner @FilippoGrandi called on the @UN Security Council to take action amidst record global displacement.
Full statement: bit.ly/3QDhoez
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We are deeply concerned by the rapidly evolving humanitarian emergency in Armenia, with over 88,700 refugee arrivals in less than a week. Our teams have been on the ground since day one and we are scaling up our presence. International support and solidarity is urgently needed. bit.ly/3rmHpVO
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The Refugee Convention is fundamental in refugee protection - ensuring millions fleeing conflict and persecution find safety. It needs consistent application, not restricting.
UNHCR’s @MattSaltmarsh speaks to @SkyNews.
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This Thanksgiving, we thank the people of the United States @StatePRM for their generous support.
It's a lifeline to refugees in Burundi and those we serve around the world.
A message from UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees @KellyTClements:
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🌱 Meet the refugee farmers who are bringing a bountiful Thanksgiving harvest to Lewiston, Maine
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🔷 Dr. Angela Merkel is the 2022 #NansenAward global laureate for her political courage, compassion and decisive action as Federal Chancellor of Germany to protect people forced to flee.
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Resettlement is a lifeline for refugees.
UNHCR applauds the U.S. announcement to admit up to 125,000 refugees next year.
unhcr.org/63344eef4
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🏀 Former refugee and @Lakers star @WenyenGabriel wants you to know these three facts about South Sudan
Whatever else he is credited with doing or not doing, #Gorbachev let people across the Soviet Union rock and roll as they chose, openly. That alone changed the world for the better. @BGrebenshikov #Sovietrock
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"The lack of fuel, the economic situation in this country is so dire. All of this compounds to make an even greater humanitarian crisis."
In Ukraine, UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees @KellyTClements spoke @FoxNews @AlexHoganTV. Her full interview: bit.ly/3CdRJCv
Interviewed United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for refugees @KellyTClements today about the growing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. We discussed the difficulties of aid distribution and the stages of support provided by the agency @Refugees at this point in the war.
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Today's office listening:
@JimmyCliff: "Refugees"
0:18 ━❍───── 3:38
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“Not just a song, but a movement.”
unhcr.org/en-us/news/stories…
War has no winners. Nothing proves that more than being with the innocent, vulnerable people whose lives are turned upside down by conflict, as our @KellyTClements is doing this week in #Ukraine.
Sustained funding from generous donors & close partnership with @MFA_Ukraine critical in 🇺🇦 as winter approaches rapidly. We are working closely with local & int'l partners to help ensure shelter, cash & winter items reach those who need them most. 🙏🏼 for your constant support!
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Unlike refugees, most stateless people have never left their “own country”.
Their statelessness is often the result of laws that discriminate due to race, religion, gender or language.
#EndStatelessness #IBelong
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In Dominican Republic, Jimena is one of many who are at risk of statelessness.
Having a nationality, and all the rights and protections that emanate from it, is essential. #IBelong
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⚽️ A fun place to learn
🌞 A safe place to play
This soccer camp introduces resettled refugee children to the world’s favorite game. #WorldSoccerDay
unhcr.org/62e2a9874
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A #WorldRefugeeDay celebration in the heart of the nation’s capital with the talented @c4trio!
Thank you to @Refugees supporters — the American people, the U.S. government and all our partners for standing #WithRefugees
