Thank you fandom! 💙
Malaysian fans have donated to an NGO helping Syrian refugees this winter to celebrate BTS' Kim Taehyung's birthday today. #HAPPYVDAY
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
@Refugees
We are UNHCR, the Refugee Agency. We save lives and protect the rights of refugees, asylum-seekers, stateless people and all who are forced to flee.
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This 26-year-old former refugee is the UK's first female Muslim football referee ✋
Refugees are students.
Refugees are nurses.
Refugees are teachers.
Refugees are electricians.
Refugees are lawyers.
Refugees are chefs.
Refugees are pilots.
Refugees are musicians.
Refugees are poets.
Refugees are people like you and me.
Stand #WithRefugees.
#WorldRefugeeDay
REMINDER:
No one chooses to be a refugee.
No one chooses to be a refugee.
No one chooses to be a refugee.
No one chooses to be a refugee.
No one chooses to be a refugee.
No one chooses to be a refugee.
No one chooses to be a refugee.
No one chooses to be a refugee.
At only 18, French footballer Eduardo is one of Europe’s brightest young stars ⭐⚽
Many already know about his exciting talent. Now hear his story, starting at a refugee camp in Angola.
"Seeking safety is a right."
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador is in Ukraine for #WorldRefugeeDay. He's there to stand in solidarity with people displaced by war and conflict all around the world.
⬇️Spot the refugee ⬇️
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You see? They're just like you and me.
#WorldRefugeeDay
UNHCR strongly opposes externalization of asylum seekers to other countries. We urge Governments to refrain.
People seeking safety and protection, who have few alternatives, should not be penalized.
68,500,000 people.
68,500,000 stories.
68,500,000 dreams.
68,500,000 journeys.
68,500,000 lives uprooted.
68,500,000 missed chances.
68,500,000 longing for home.
68,500,000 unthinkable tragedies.
68,500,000 heads full of memories.
68,500,000 were displaced at the end of 2017.
"This is my life dream coming true."
Maha's inspirational journey from stateless to citizen.
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Can you spot the refugee?
They are just like you and me
#WithRefugees
🩺 Doctors
🧑🏽⚕️ Nurses
🏥 Health workers
🔬 Scientists
💙 Volunteers
Thank you to refugees serving on the front lines in the battle against coronavirus.
REMINDER:
No one chooses to be a refugee.
No one chooses to be a refugee.
No one chooses to be a refugee.
No one chooses to be a refugee.
No one chooses to be a refugee.
No one chooses to be a refugee.
No one chooses to be a refugee.
No one chooses to be a refugee.
Can you spot the refugee? ⬇️
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They are just like you and me.
#WorldEmojiDay
Eduardo Camavinga: star, #ChampionsLeague finalist, and former refugee.
Thank you for standing #WithRefugees, ! 🙌 #UCLFinal
5 things Ben Stiller wants you to know about Syrian refugees
Thank you and all those who supported him in the journey to raising $10 million (and counting).
Because of this generosity, displaced and vulnerable families will be assisted to brave harsh living conditions during winter months.
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BBC News Africa
World leaders are sharing their message for the Global #RefugeeForum.
Here's what Prime Minister Pakistan told us. 🇵🇰📣🌏
At 7 years old, Mohamed is as old as the war in Syria. His spirit embodies the courage of Syrian refugees and reminds us why the conflict has to end. #Syria7
That moment when one of the best players in the world surprises students in Egypt 😍 👇
Thank you for standing up and saying that education matters 🙏
A woman can be a refugee.
A woman can be a plumber.
A woman can be a pilot.
A woman can be a blacksmith.
A woman can be a teacher.
A woman can be a scientist.
A woman can be a chef.
A woman can be a carpenter.
A woman can be anything.
#WomensDay #GlobalGoals
If you only watch 1 video today make it this one
Stand #WithRefugees by signing the petition withrefugees.org
We stand #WithRefugees. Please stand with us + our supporters, + sign the petition now: withrefugees.org
This inspiring mother rescues refugee children and gives them a loving family again. ❤️
UNHCR’s Special Envoy, Angelina Jolie, arrived in Aden, Yemen, determined to remind the world of the forgotten suffering of millions of people in Yemen.
Everyone has the right to life and liberty.
Everyone has the right to freedom from fear.
Everyone has the right to seek asylum from persecution.
#HumanRightsDay
Everyone has a part to play in helping refugees. What will yours be?
#EveryoneCounts
He's stood #WithRefugees since he first saw them with his own eyes during WWII.
Now it's our turn to stand with him. Our thoughts are with and his family.
#IStandWithHarry bit.ly/2zjQdgy
“It’s probably the most difficult decision for a human being to leave his home.”
~ , Prime Minister of Pakistan
#RefugeeSummit #ThankYouPakistan
Everyone has the right to life and liberty.
Everyone has the right to freedom from fear.
Everyone has the right to seek asylum from persecution.
This #WorldRefugeeDay, stand #withrefugees.
Congratulations on your #AcademyAward win Ke Huy Quan!
With more than 100 million forcibly displaced people around the world, you’re a shining example of what refugees and forcibly displaced people can accomplish when given the opportunity.
#Oscars
Can you spot the refugee? ⬇️
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They are just like you and me
#WorldEmojiDay
The flight of Venezuelans is now the largest and fastest movement of people in Latin America’s recent history.
Meet our inspirational 2018 #NansenAward winner Dr. Atar. ✨
He runs the only hospital for over 200,000 people including 144,000 refugees in the north east of South Sudan. ⚕👨🏿⚕️
Becoming a refugee isn't a choice.
Becoming a refugee isn't a choice.
Becoming a refugee isn't a choice.
Becoming a refugee isn't a choice.
Becoming a refugee isn't a choice.
Becoming a refugee isn't a choice.
Becoming a refugee isn't a choice.
But standing #WithRefugees is.
When it comes to coronavirus... why should you care about refugees? 🤔
From Ukraine
From Afghanistan
From Ethiopia
From DR Congo
From Iraq
From Nigeria
From Myanmar
From Sahel
From South Sudan
From Syria
From Venezuela
From Yemen
Wherever they may come from, stand #WithRefugees.
We were speechless at first too...
Some children sliding down the remains of a destroyed building in Souran, Syria. This is their childhood. Let’s make sure they have a secure future.
He gave #Rohingya refugee children music in Bangladesh. 🎸 And they gave him a moment he'll never forget. ❤️
Thank you .
His family's business destroyed.
His future uncertain.
His family fleeing for their lives.
A new country.
An unfamiliar landscape.
A drive to overcome the odds.
. Never. Gave. Up.
And is now officially a Canadian citizen.
⚽ He dreamed of playing professional football
🏆 He quickly gained a spot on the podium
✊ Now he's earning a place in history
We are proud to welcome 's as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador! 👏 #AD19 ⚡
Sports presenter meets the inspiring player , who is taking the football world by storm. ⚡⚽
They’ve seen the worst in the world. Now they’re here to be the best.
Support the Refugee Olympic and Paralympic Teams in Tokyo. #TheJourney bit.ly/39BeXmW
Harry Leslie Smith wasn't just the 'world's oldest rebel' - he was a force for good and a champion for refugees.
Today we join the world in mourning the loss of the incredible . #IStandWithHarry
Congratulations to our #NansenAward laureate Maye who has dedicated her life to saving refugee children from sexual exploitation. 👏
Watch the full ceremony back here: bit.ly/30fhQFm
Meet 95-year old , the world’s oldest rebel!
He’s spent his life, advocating for refugees in Canada and around the world!
We were thrilled to host presenters inside the iconic General Assembly Hall where they discovered that our DNA connects us, in ways we never imagined, to people + across the world. #DNAJourney on
#Coronavirus doesn't discriminate. Why should you?
Know the facts on how #COVID19 can affect the most vulnerable communities.
Today is World #RefugeeDay. When we stand together #WithRefugees, we also stand for respect and diversity for all.
We're delighted to reveal 's brand new story, written with your words of warmth.
Watch to the end and stay tuned for his Q&A. 💙#KnitForRefugees
"What are we doing to help refugees avoid the #coronavirus?"
“Will people fleeing war still be able to cross borders?”
“Could refugees become targets of discrimination?”
There are a lot of questions about refugees and #COVID19.
Here are the answers 👇
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Razan told Ben Stiller her dreams of becoming a princess.
Millions more Syrian refugee children are dreaming too.
We need to give them a chance to fulfill those dreams. Whatever they are.
#WhenIGrowUp 👇
Refugee rights are human rights
Refugee rights are human rights
Refugee rights are human rights
Refugee rights are human rights
Refugee rights are human rights
Refugee rights are human rights
Refugee rights are human rights
Refugee rights are human rights
We are all equal.
UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie's message for #HumanRightsDay
To the nurses
To the doctors
To the medics
To the pharmacists
To the EMTs
To the medical assistants
To the caregivers
To the aides
To the ambulance drivers
To the therapists
To the flight nurses
To the techs
To the entire medical community beating back coronavirus
Thank you. 🙏
There are no short cuts.
There are no alternatives.
We have failed the Rohingya before.
Please, let us not fail them again.
~ Cate Blanchett to the Security Council
Seeking asylum is a human right.
Seeking asylum is a human right.
Seeking asylum is a human right.
Seeking asylum is a human right.
Seeking asylum is a human right.
Seeking asylum is a human right.
Seeking asylum is a human right.
Seeking asylum is a human right.
#WorldRefugeeDay
Ukraine: Here are 5 easy ways you can help refugees right now.
🌟 Meet Ali from Hatay, Türkiye
He turned his café into a safe haven for people affected by the recent earthquakes in his town. Share your stories of #EverydayHeroes below!
Nobody should be excluded from an education because of who they are or where they come from.
Yet it's a heartbreaking reality for millions of young refugees. Thank you for taking a stand in our 2022 Education Report: bit.ly/3L819lo #RightToLearn
🩺 Doctors
🧑🏽⚕️ Nurses
🏥 Health workers
🔬 Scientists
💙 Volunteers
This #WorldHealthDay, we honour refugees serving on the front lines in the battle against coronavirus.
🇺🇳 High Commissioner for Refugees says UNHCR remains committed to stay and deliver for the people of Ukraine wherever necessary and possible. To that effect, security and access for humanitarian efforts must be guaranteed.
Berlin's public transport hires refugee bus drivers
Meet 95-year old , the world’s oldest rebel!
He’s spent his life, advocating for refugees in Canada and around the world!
REMINDER:
No one chooses to be a refugee.
No one chooses to be a refugee.
No one chooses to be a refugee.
No one chooses to be a refugee.
No one chooses to be a refugee.
No one chooses to be a refugee.
No one chooses to be a refugee.
No one chooses to be a refugee.
Rahaf al-Qunun has arrived safely in Canada... her new home. 🇨🇦
7 ways to help refugee girls go to school
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It’s time to make refugee girls a priority.
It’s #herturn. 📲 unhcr.org/herturn
The human toll of spiraling hostilities in Afghanistan is affecting civilians, especially women and children.
This refugee mom is so determined to get an education, she goes to class with her daughter. 📚 🏫
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From Uganda to Bangladesh to Brazil, humanitarian workers are on the frontlines of war and disaster.
On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we're paying tribute to the unsung heroes who not only stand #WithRefugees, but devote their lives to helping them.
The Thai authorities have granted UNHCR access to Saudi national, Rahaf Mohammed Al-qunun, at Bangkok airport to assess her need for international refugee protection and find an immediate solution for her situation.
Our statement:
This International #WomensDay, we are celebrating refugee women. Their courage and determination inspire us every day.