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UK for UNHCR

@UNRefugeesUK

We stand with #refugees 💙 As UNHCR's official UK charity, we advocate for the global protection of displaced people & help them build a better future.

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linkhttp://www.unrefugees.org.uk/ calendar_today27-03-2018 12:36:30

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📣 No one is safe until everyone is safe!

In Ethiopia, refugees like Mohamed and his sons Abdifaki and Sudeys are getting vaccinated for measles thanks to the local clinic in Mirqaan.

Let's support and stand .

📣 No one is safe until everyone is safe! In Ethiopia, refugees like Mohamed and his sons Abdifaki and Sudeys are getting vaccinated for measles thanks to the local clinic in Mirqaan. Let's support #ImmunisationWeek and stand #WithRefugees.
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Girls can do anything, all they need is an opportunity.

These young refugee women in Kenya are learning to code with iamtheCODE- Enabling Girls Coders by 2030 #SDGs & they have clear goals for the future. We’re proud to support their dreams!

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We must do more to give refugees hope.
We must do more to give refugees opportunities.

Including refugees in our schools, workplaces, health systems and communities is part of how we can do this.

We must do more to give refugees hope. We must do more to give refugees opportunities. Including refugees in our schools, workplaces, health systems and communities is part of how we can do this.
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When you think of refugee footballers, big names such as Asmir Begović and Alphonso Davies probably come to mind.

But in Kakuma refugee camp in north-western Kenya, 14-year-old Abdirahman is ready to add his name to the list.

Read more via our website: bit.ly/4aOXOnp

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For refugees.
For stateless people.
For internally displaced people.
For asylum-seekers.
Racism is a serious threat to life, dignity and human rights.
We all have a responsibility to .

For refugees. For stateless people. For internally displaced people. For asylum-seekers. Racism is a serious threat to life, dignity and human rights. We all have a responsibility to #FightRacism.
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Calling all refugee-led organisations!

UNHCR want to hear your forward-thinking ideas to bring lasting positive change ✨

Apply to UNHCR’s Refugee-led Innovation Fund by visiting the UNHCR website today: buff.ly/43Gkvqd

Calling all refugee-led organisations! UNHCR want to hear your forward-thinking ideas to bring lasting positive change ✨ Apply to UNHCR’s Refugee-led Innovation Fund by visiting the UNHCR website today: buff.ly/43Gkvqd #Refugees #Innovation
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Meet Ashwaq, a 67-year-old grandma who turned tragedy into strength, raising 9 orphans while running a small cooking business to support her family. Her story embodies the power of motherhood and resilience.

Support like Ashwaq and her family 👉 buff.ly/3JJ6ey6

Meet Ashwaq, a 67-year-old grandma who turned tragedy into strength, raising 9 orphans while running a small cooking business to support her family. Her story embodies the power of motherhood and resilience. Support #refugees like Ashwaq and her family 👉 buff.ly/3JJ6ey6
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The British public 🤝 standing

In the UK, many people are showing solidarity with refugees by advocating for their rights, welcoming them into their communities, and raising funds for relief efforts.

Join them by visiting our website: buff.ly/3JJ6ey6

The British public 🤝 standing #WithRefugees In the UK, many people are showing solidarity with refugees by advocating for their rights, welcoming them into their communities, and raising funds for relief efforts. Join them by visiting our website: buff.ly/3JJ6ey6
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The “Safety of Rwanda” bill was passed by the UK Parliament: both UN Human Rights and UNHCR are very concerned by this decision, which breaches refugee law and won’t help address the challenges of irregular population movements.

Read our joint statement:
unhcr.org/news/press-rel…

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Following the passing of the “Safety of Rwanda” Act by the UK, UN leaders have sounded the alarm on the harmful impact it will have on global responsibility sharing, human rights and refugee protection.

Full statement: unhcr.org/news/press-rel…

Following the passing of the “Safety of Rwanda” Act by the UK, UN leaders have sounded the alarm on the harmful impact it will have on global responsibility sharing, human rights and refugee protection. Full statement: unhcr.org/news/press-rel…
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We couldn't think of a stronger advocate.

On , meet Raphael - a Congolese refugee recycling plastic waste in Kakuma refugee camp.

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Refugees, stateless or displaced people, the earth is home to us all and our home is in danger.

The is here and displacement is one of its most devastating consequences.

Join us on to speak up for our home. We need urgent .

Refugees, stateless or displaced people, the earth is home to us all and our home is in danger. The #ClimateCrisis is here and displacement is one of its most devastating consequences. Join us on #EarthDay to speak up for our home. We need urgent #ClimateAction.
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Refugee.
Entrepreneur.
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Raphael is tackling plastic waste in Kenya's Kakuma refugee camp while creating jobs and offering affordable recycled products to the community. ♻️👏

On , share his story: bit.ly/3UsXDZ9

Refugee. Entrepreneur. #ClimateAction. Raphael is tackling plastic waste in Kenya's Kakuma refugee camp while creating jobs and offering affordable recycled products to the community. ♻️👏 On #EarthDay, share his story: bit.ly/3UsXDZ9
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Good luck to our amazing fundraisers Gary, Jane and Anastasia who are running for refugees at the today!

If you're out and about and spot one of our fundraisers rocking our iconic blue and yellow UK for UNHCR t-shirts or vests be sure to give them a cheer! 🎉👏

Good luck to our amazing fundraisers Gary, Jane and Anastasia who are running for refugees at the #LondonMarathon today! If you're out and about and spot one of our fundraisers rocking our iconic blue and yellow UK for UNHCR t-shirts or vests be sure to give them a cheer! 🎉👏
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Host countries cannot be left alone in helping people forced to flee find stability, safety and the means to rebuild their lives.

They need increased, sustained support from the world to ensure people forced to flee can live in dignity.

Host countries cannot be left alone in helping people forced to flee find stability, safety and the means to rebuild their lives. They need increased, sustained support from the world to ensure people forced to flee can live in dignity. #WithRefugees
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Refugee Week is getting closer and the theme this year is 💙

Each week we'll be diving into one of the Simple Acts and showcasing people and communities welcoming refugees.

To learn more about the Simple Acts and how you can get involved visit the website 🔽

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📍Cairo, Egypt

Ahmed, a 22-year-old photographer from , was forced to flee Sudan when violence erupted. He is now studying web development and graphic design online with the help of and Terre des Hommes. Ahmed hopes these skills will lead to job opportunities.

📍Cairo, Egypt Ahmed, a 22-year-old photographer from #Sudan, was forced to flee Sudan when violence erupted. He is now studying web development and graphic design online with the help of #UNHCR and Terre des Hommes. Ahmed hopes these skills will lead to job opportunities.
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Time is running out.
Gender equality remains one of the greatest human rights challenges.
Investing in women is a human rights imperative and key to building inclusive societies.

Time is running out. Gender equality remains one of the greatest human rights challenges. Investing in women is a human rights imperative and key to building inclusive societies. #UNHCR #WomensRights
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