UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency(@Refugees) 's Twitter Profileg
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

@Refugees

We protect the rights of refugees, stateless people and all who are forced to flee.
⚠️ We hide or delete comments with hate/spam/misinfo/disinfo.

ID:14361155

linkhttp://www.unhcr.org/ calendar_today11-04-2008 14:23:51

97,9K Tweets

2,8M Followers

2,4K Following

Follow People
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency(@Refugees) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What does it mean to play football in the world’s largest refugee camp? ⚽️

It means healing. Inspiring. Giving hope. Creating friendships. And so much more.

account_circle
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency(@Refugees) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🏀⚽️🏏 Sport has the power to transform lives!

Whether it's climbing, Taekwondo or kayaking, swipe to see how sports are transforming refugee lives worldwide.

Refugee Olympic Team

account_circle
UNHCR Jordan(@UNHCRJordan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

From Azraq Camp to 🎉

Yahya's story shows dreams can come true, no matter where you start! 💪

He kicked off his journey in by proving bullies wrong, and now he's on his way to the big stage. 🥋

Let's cheer for our champ! 🏅🤩

From Azraq Camp to #Paris2024 🎉 Yahya's story shows dreams can come true, no matter where you start! 💪 He kicked off his journey in #Taekwondo by proving bullies wrong, and now he's on his way to the big stage. 🥋 Let's cheer for our champ! 🏅🤩
account_circle
Refugee Olympic Team(@RefugeesOlympic) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Refugee Olympic Team has opened doors for many refugee athletes to compete, succeed, and believe in themselves. ❤️

From just ten athletes at Rio 2016 to 29 at Tokyo 2020, the team has grown to 36 for , representing and sending a message of hope to over 100 million…

account_circle
UNHCR KENYA(@UNHCR_Kenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

'I have only heard about Paris & now I get to go,' says Perina. 'I am so excited! I doubt I'll be able to eat dinner today.' she adds with excitement.

Congratulations for making the Refugee Olympic Team team Perina! We know you'll make Refugees proud!

'I have only heard about Paris & now I get to go,' says Perina. 'I am so excited! I doubt I'll be able to eat dinner today.' she adds with excitement. Congratulations for making the @RefugeesOlympic team Perina! We know you'll make Refugees proud! #Paris2024 #CheerForRefugees
account_circle
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency(@Refugees) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Refugee Olympic Team Team has been announced!

Congratulations to the refugee athletes who will be competing at the The Olympic Games this summer. We are rooting for you!

Read more: bit.ly/4beNKnX

@IOCmedia

The @RefugeesOlympic Team has been announced! Congratulations to the refugee athletes who will be competing at the #Paris2024 @Olympics this summer. We are rooting for you! Read more: bit.ly/4beNKnX #RoadToParis2024 #CheerForRefugees @IOCmedia
account_circle
IOC MEDIA(@iocmedia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The IOC is now announcing the Refugee Olympic Team for the Olympic Games !

The IOC Refugee Olympic Team Team will represent more than 100 million displaced people at the Olympic Games .

The IOC President explains why the team was first conceived, in 2015.

account_circle
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency(@Refugees) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Sport can help refugees:
🏀 Heal
🎾 Feel welcomed
🥋 Build confidence
⚽️ Form friendships
🏈 Empower themselves
🏊‍♀️ Improve mental health

Sport can bring us together.

Sport can help refugees: 🏀 Heal 🎾 Feel welcomed 🥋 Build confidence ⚽️ Form friendships 🏈 Empower themselves 🏊‍♀️ Improve mental health Sport can bring us together.
account_circle
UNHCR Yemen(@UNHCRYemen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The rainy season in poses not only environmental challenges but also increases the risk of disease spread.

UNHCR's partners are raising awareness among displaced families on protective measures through group sessions, house-to-house visits, & informative posters.

The rainy season in #Yemen poses not only environmental challenges but also increases the risk of disease spread. UNHCR's partners are raising awareness among displaced families on protective measures through group sessions, house-to-house visits, & informative posters.
account_circle
UNHCR Egypt(@UNHCREgypt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Halima, in her late 60s, sought refuge in Egypt with her daughter when the war broke out in .

> 8.6 million Sudanese have been displaced by the war, & Halima is among the 1.6 million who have been forced to seek refuge away from 🇸🇩.

OneYearOn

Halima, in her late 60s, sought refuge in Egypt with her daughter when the war broke out in #Sudan. > 8.6 million Sudanese have been displaced by the war, & Halima is among the 1.6 million who have been forced to seek refuge away from 🇸🇩. #KeepEyesOnSudan #SudanOneYearOn
account_circle
UNHCR Rwanda(@RefugeesRwanda) 's Twitter Profile Photo

From starting businesses to creating jobs, refugee entrepreneurs are vital partners in building prosperous communities

On , we recognize the resilience of refugees like Feza for contributing to economies in their host communities | bit.ly/3IpQbHr

account_circle
UNHCR Nigeria(@unhcrnigeria) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On , let's celebrate the diverse skills of those forced to flee their homes.

In , refugees are finding opportunities in the job market, thanks to supportive govt policies.

But there's still work to be done for more inclusion. Let's keep pushing!

On #WorkersDay, let's celebrate the diverse skills of those forced to flee their homes. In #Nigeria, refugees are finding opportunities in the job market, thanks to supportive govt policies. But there's still work to be done for more inclusion. Let's keep pushing! #MayDay
account_circle
Caroline Van Buren(@BurenCaroline) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today the rains have luckily subsided in Dadaab, but 3,000 shelters have been destroyed and 20,000 refugees are still displaced.

UNHCR continues to distribute essential non-food items and we are coordinating with partners and the Government.

Today the rains have luckily subsided in Dadaab, but 3,000 shelters have been destroyed and 20,000 refugees are still displaced. UNHCR continues to distribute essential non-food items and we are coordinating with partners and the Government.
account_circle
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency(@Refugees) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Every refugee child has a dream.
All they need is an opportunity.

For Abdirahman, that dream is to become a pro football player and take care of his family.

account_circle