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@Refugees

We are , the Refugee Agency. We save lives and protect the rights of refugees, asylum-seekers, stateless people and all who are forced to flee.

120 countries
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Joined April 2008
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    2 hours ago

    For three decades, she lived without a nationality. 🗣️ Now is using her voice so that millions won’t have to live in the shadows anymore.

    4 replies 32 retweets 82 likes
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  2. 36 minutes ago

    COVID-19 has worsened the injustices that stateless people face. We ask leaders to make bold and swift moves to . 

    2 replies 12 retweets 28 likes
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  3. 9 hours ago

    In one week, more than 4,000 Ivorians have fled to neighbouring countries amid political tensions and fear of escalating violence.  We are ramping up our support for those who have been forced to flee.

    4 replies 20 retweets 41 likes
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  4. Retweeted
    13 hours ago

    Happy to meet the UNHCR communication team — the ones telling stories, explaining challenges, calling for help and attention. Full support to all of you as you make our messages heard in a world full of other voices and sometimes angry noises. ⁦⁩

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  5. 11 hours ago

    🏘️ Overcrowded settlements 🧼 Limited access to soap and water 📈 Our new data-viz shows how refugees and people forced to flee are acutely vulnerable to COVID-19.

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  6. Retweeted
    12 hours ago

    Thank you so much! And please people take part in

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    Happy birthday to our incredible Goodwill Ambassador and writer ! 🎈 Will you be taking part in and help bring his winter poem to life to support refugees? 💙
    12 replies 82 retweets 678 likes
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  7. Retweeted
    20 hours ago

    A symbol of hope. Refugee and women artisans in Lebanon are turning broken glass into keychains to support families affected by the . 🇱🇧

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    2 replies 12 retweets 52 likes
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  8. 13 hours ago

    16-year-old refugee Shukri made history by scoring the highest scores ever recorded in the region's national exams. She dreams of becoming a doctor, and we think anybody would be lucky to call her doctor in the future! via

    6 replies 33 retweets 205 likes
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  9. Retweeted
    Nov 9

    “Corona, wait and see, our dreams, awareness and determination will help us to defeat you." TikTok video from

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    Listen to Sedra’s words - in the time of
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  10. 15 hours ago

    Violence. Abuse. Exploitation. Without adequate protection, these are what refugee and displaced children will continue to be severely at risk to. We cannot fail to respond.

    1 reply 18 retweets 52 likes
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  11. 17 hours ago

    Refugees must not be left behind. Refugees must not be left behind. Refugees must not be left behind. Refugees must not be left behind. Refugees must not be left behind. Refugees must not be left behind. Refugees must not be left behind.

    10 replies 124 retweets 569 likes
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  12. 19 hours ago

    COVID-19 has made life more difficult for refugees around the world. For Libyan refugees Hanan and her family, cash aid has been a lifeline.

    1 reply 18 retweets 56 likes
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  13. 21 hours ago

    These 🇱🇧 keychains are symbols of life and hope.

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    2 replies 11 retweets 59 likes
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  14. 21 hours ago

    These illustrations will make you feel warmer ☕️ during the coming winter months ❄️!  Join these artists by taking part in on our collaboration with .

    3 replies 10 retweets 40 likes
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  15. 22 hours ago

    Curious to know why some people don't have a nationality, but afraid to ask? Cate Blanchett explains how people become stateless - and why we must

    UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett explains statelessness
    9 replies 174 retweets 428 likes
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  16. Retweeted
    Nov 9

    💼 They can’t work 🎒 They can’t go to school ✈️ They can’t travel 🏥 They can’t see a doctor 💙They can’t marry Stateless people are denied the basic rights that we may take for granted. Here’s why it’s time to .

    6 replies 89 retweets 164 likes
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  17. Retweeted
    Nov 9

    Countries in Central Asia are leading by example in their efforts to . From 2014-2019, almost 79000 cases of have been resolved in

    2 replies 14 retweets 28 likes
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  18. Retweeted
    23 hours ago

    Thank you — the General Assembly, which you lead, is the institution on which we count to uphold the laws and principles underpinning our work in support of almost 80m refugees and displaced worldwide. I hope to see you in person soon!

    Had a productive meeting with on ’s mandate in support of the most vulnerable. Ensuring that refugees and host communities are adequately protected and supported is our shared priority. .
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  19. 23 hours ago

    What’s it like to be separated from family for nearly 3️⃣0️⃣ years? Without a nationality, stateless people like Ekaterina are often deprived of basic human rights like freedom of movement.

    5 replies 30 retweets 87 likes
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  20. 23 hours ago

    We must all do more to welcome refugees into our communities. It is time for action. Now.

    5 replies 21 retweets 93 likes
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