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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http://www.unrefugees.org.uk/ 27-03-2018 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 #ImmunisationWeek and stand #WithRefugees .
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!
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 .
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
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…
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 .
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! 🎉👏
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