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@Refugees

Official account of , the UN Refugee Agency. We provide life-saving aid + protection to and people forced to flee.

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Sep 7

    This temporary school in Afghanistan represents hope to its pupils and their parents, despite continuing insecurity in the country

    2 replies 83 retweets 191 likes
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  2. 1 hour ago

    We are dismayed at reports of smugglers and traffickers posing as UN staff in Libya. We call on the authorities for action against all criminals trying to target desperate refugees and migrants.

    3 replies 19 retweets 40 likes
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  3. 2 hours ago

    Meet Kokob, an Eritrean refugee and learn how she made it to Europe with her homemade songbook.

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  4. Retweeted
    4 hours ago

    Thank you, , for speaking to the world about Afghan refugees. Yours is a voice of humanity which will bring hope to many.

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  5. Retweeted
    8 hours ago

    Filippo Grandi and visited UNHCR's voluntary repatriation centre today in Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtukhwa and met Afghan refugee families returning to Afghanistan.

    2 replies 20 retweets 53 likes
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  6. 4 hours ago

    The world’s refugees need all the help they can get. Here are seven ways that businesses can support them. By via :

    1 reply 37 retweets 53 likes
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  7. Retweeted
    4 hours ago

    The Afghan refugees whom I met today in Peshawar, Pakistan, are worried about security in their country. Some take the difficult decision to return. Others prefer to wait. All want peace for Afghanistan - and a solution to the refugee problem. (Photo )

    4 replies 40 retweets 112 likes
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  8. Retweeted
    12 hours ago

    Afghanistan, now more than ever, needs the support of the international community. Without a solution to displacement, there will be no lasting peace. - UN Filippo Grandi, in Kabul

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    This temporary school in Afghanistan represents hope to its pupils and their parents, despite continuing insecurity in the country
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  9. Retweeted
    Sep 7

    “I thought of my friend often. I prayed every night that he and his family were alive.” Edede + Mohamed come from rival ethnic groups that have clashed this year in Ethiopia, forcing them both to flee. Now they're back home again, grateful to be reunited:

    1 reply 13 retweets 36 likes
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  10. 7 hours ago

    The more who die, the less we care. Social Scientist Paul Slovik asks why people become indifferent, even numb, in the face of mass suffering. What do you think? Watch his talk here:

    5 replies 40 retweets 71 likes
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  11. 8 hours ago

    LIVE 📽 UN Filippo Grandi and chief are live from a voluntary repatriation centre for Afghan refugees in Peshawar, Pakistan, speaking to ⬇️

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  12. 8 hours ago

    Going to university is almost unimaginable for refugees. Only 1% enroll in tertiary education compared to 37% of youth globally.

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  13. 8 hours ago

    Happening now - two UN chiefs - Filippo Grandi and Mark Lowcock in Peshawar, Pakistan, speaking about one of the world's longest refugee situations - Afghanistan - to . 🎥 Watch now

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  14. Retweeted
    Sep 6

    This small boy has known only war and displacement. Same with his parents and grandparents. The people of are desperate for peace.

    10 replies 34 retweets 139 likes
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  15. 11 hours ago

    Over 60 cities 🌏 have said yes to supporting refugees. Does your city stands with refugees? 🏠🏢

    5 replies 35 retweets 75 likes
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  16. 12 hours ago

    UN Goodwill Ambassador traveled to Sicily to learn just how dangerous it is for refugees who risk death and serious abuses on desperate journeys to Europe.

    3 replies 82 retweets 140 likes
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  17. 12 hours ago

    “These projects have a real impact and enable Pakistani and Afghan youth to play a positive role in the future of their countries”, said about the Construction Technology Training Institute course. More here via ⤵️

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  18. 13 hours ago

    Congratulations to these Afghan refugees in Pakistan receiving their graduation certificates from after completing an automobile and heavy machinery training course, with UNHCR support, that will help them earn a living.

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  19. 13 hours ago

    This temporary school in Afghanistan represents hope to its pupils and their parents, despite continuing insecurity in the country

    2 replies 47 retweets 85 likes
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  20. 13 hours ago

    UN Filippo Grandi is in Pakistan with Mark Lowcock, to highlight one of the most protracted refugee situations in the world.

    An honour for and me to meet Prime Minister today. We thanked him for Pakistan’s long standing hospitality to Afghan refugees. We pledged UN’s help to support refugees+host communities and find solutions to Afghan displacement.
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  21. 13 hours ago

    Who are our 2018 heroes? 💪 Meet the finalists on Sept 10th! 🤗

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