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After 10 years in exile, Jeanne is finally home. She returned to Burundi with her children to rebuild the life conflict took away. Today, she's part of a cooperative, working towards a better future. Returnees like her need support to rebuild their lives.

After 10 years in exile, Jeanne is finally home. She returned to Burundi with her children to rebuild the life conflict took away. Today, she's part of a cooperative, working towards a better future. Returnees like her need support to rebuild their lives.

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More than 500 people are feared to have been aboard two boats that reportedly capsized off the coast of Myanmar. Most were Rohingya passengers risking dangerous sea journeys in search of safety. We and IOM are deeply concerned by these reports and call for stronger efforts to save lives.

More than 500 people are feared to have been aboard two boats that reportedly capsized off the coast of Myanmar. Most were Rohingya passengers risking dangerous sea journeys in search of safety. We and IOM are deeply concerned by these reports and call for stronger efforts to save lives.

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UNHCR has been present in Venezuela for more than 35 years. Now, in one of the times of greatest need, our teams are still on the ground. We’re supporting the protection response and working with authorities and partners to reach the most vulnerable. Donate to help.

UNHCR has been present in Venezuela for more than 35 years. Now, in one of the times of greatest need, our teams are still on the ground. We’re supporting the protection response and working with authorities and partners to reach the most vulnerable. Donate to help.

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Families in southern Lebanon are running for their lives as attacks continue to escalate. For Lebanese people, life has been all about relentless strikes, rising fear and nowhere left to go. Homes are being destroyed, lives are being shattered and displacement is happening again and again.

Families in southern Lebanon are running for their lives as attacks continue to escalate. For Lebanese people, life has been all about relentless strikes, rising fear and nowhere left to go. Homes are being destroyed, lives are being shattered and displacement is happening again and again.

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Humanitarians and the life-saving aid they distribute are not a target. A UNHCR truck carrying emergency shelter kits was hit by a drone in North Darfur, Sudan. It was on its way to Tawila, where hundreds of thousands of people have fled for safety. The driver survived. The supplies did not. More than 1,300 families are now left without the shelter they urgently needed. Attacks like this are unacceptable. They put lives at risk and deepen an already devastating crisis. Civilians must be protected. Humanitarian workers must be protected.

Humanitarians and the life-saving aid they distribute are not a target. A UNHCR truck carrying emergency shelter kits was hit by a drone in North Darfur, Sudan. It was on its way to Tawila, where hundreds of thousands of people have fled for safety. The driver survived. The supplies did not. More than 1,300 families are now left without the shelter they urgently needed. Attacks like this are unacceptable. They put lives at risk and deepen an already devastating crisis. Civilians must be protected. Humanitarian workers must be protected.

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This is unacceptable. We strongly condemn the Russian attack on Dnipro, Ukraine, that claimed at least two civilian lives, injured more and hit a UNHCR-contracted warehouse filled with life-saving humanitarian aid. Humanitarians are #NotATarget. These attacks must stop.

This is unacceptable. We strongly condemn the Russian attack on Dnipro, Ukraine, that claimed at least two civilian lives, injured more and hit a UNHCR-contracted warehouse filled with life-saving humanitarian aid. Humanitarians are #NotATarget. These attacks must stop.

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Violence in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, is forcing civilians to flee at alarming speed. In just two weeks, 84,000+ people have crossed into Burundi, overwhelming reception sites. Urgent support is needed now. #KeepEyesOnDRC

Violence in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, is forcing civilians to flee at alarming speed. In just two weeks, 84,000+ people have crossed into Burundi, overwhelming reception sites. Urgent support is needed now. #KeepEyesOnDRC

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A Russian drone attack hit residential buildings in Dnipro, Ukraine, yesterday. This is yet another strike in a war that continues through the depths of winter. With temperatures dropping to –15°C, families are left facing destroyed homes with life-threatening needs. UNHCR and our partner Mission Proliska were on site immediately, providing blankets, emergency repair kits and psychosocial support to people traumatized by the attack. As attacks continue and winter tightens its grip, needs are rising fast. If you can, please help:

A Russian drone attack hit residential buildings in Dnipro, Ukraine, yesterday. This is yet another strike in a war that continues through the depths of winter. With temperatures dropping to –15°C, families are left facing destroyed homes with life-threatening needs. UNHCR and our partner Mission Proliska were on site immediately, providing blankets, emergency repair kits and psychosocial support to people traumatized by the attack. As attacks continue and winter tightens its grip, needs are rising fast. If you can, please help:

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A ceasefire is in place in Lebanon. For some, it meant going back after weeks of displacement. Thousands of families made brief journeys south, hoping to find what they left behind. Many returned north again, met with destroyed homes, uncertainty and a reality that still doesn’t feel safe. For others, going back hasn’t been possible. Their homes are gone. This is what displacement looks like. Not one journey, but many. Back and forth, between hope and loss. People across Lebanon are still trying to cope with the consequences of war. Please don’t forget them.

A ceasefire is in place in Lebanon. For some, it meant going back after weeks of displacement. Thousands of families made brief journeys south, hoping to find what they left behind. Many returned north again, met with destroyed homes, uncertainty and a reality that still doesn’t feel safe. For others, going back hasn’t been possible. Their homes are gone. This is what displacement looks like. Not one journey, but many. Back and forth, between hope and loss. People across Lebanon are still trying to cope with the consequences of war. Please don’t forget them.

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The people of Sudan have suffered enough. After more than two years of brutal war, they deserve peace. Some are returning to pockets of safety, but the devastation they come home to is immense. ➡️ Swipe to learn more. ➡️

The people of Sudan have suffered enough. After more than two years of brutal war, they deserve peace. Some are returning to pockets of safety, but the devastation they come home to is immense. ➡️ Swipe to learn more. ➡️

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Families fleeing airstrikes are arriving in Batroun, Lebanon with almost nothing. Together with our partners, UNHCR is already delivering aid and we stand ready to scale up support. Sustained solidarity with the people of Lebanon is critical.

Families fleeing airstrikes are arriving in Batroun, Lebanon with almost nothing. Together with our partners, UNHCR is already delivering aid and we stand ready to scale up support. Sustained solidarity with the people of Lebanon is critical.

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Are you ready to #CheerForRefugees at the Paralympic Games? These eight incredible refugee athletes and two guide runners represent the strength, diversity and courage of refugees everywhere. Let’s cheer them on as they prepare to compete on the world stage! #Paris2024

Are you ready to #CheerForRefugees at the Paralympic Games? These eight incredible refugee athletes and two guide runners represent the strength, diversity and courage of refugees everywhere. Let’s cheer them on as they prepare to compete on the world stage! #Paris2024

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The return and forced returns of Afghans from Pakistan were a crisis in itself. Little did those returning know… many were walking straight into an earthquake zone. Your support can bring a glimmer of hope to Afghan families:

The return and forced returns of Afghans from Pakistan were a crisis in itself. Little did those returning know… many were walking straight into an earthquake zone. Your support can bring a glimmer of hope to Afghan families:

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The Sudan Refugee Response is less than 10% funded and one of the world's worst protection crisis. That means fewer clinics, classrooms and protection services - when they’re needed most. 🆘 Share. Donate. Advocate.

The Sudan Refugee Response is less than 10% funded and one of the world's worst protection crisis. That means fewer clinics, classrooms and protection services - when they’re needed most. 🆘 Share. Donate. Advocate.

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🚨We are deeply alarmed by the worsening humanitarian situation in Burundi, which has reached a critical point following a rapid influx of refugees and asylum-seekers fleeing violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

🚨We are deeply alarmed by the worsening humanitarian situation in Burundi, which has reached a critical point following a rapid influx of refugees and asylum-seekers fleeing violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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500,000 people have now fled Sudan due to conflict. They are being generously hosted by neighbouring countries with the will to help but without the resources to do so. High Commissioner Filippo Grandi spoke with BBC News (UK) this #WorldRefugeeDay and urged for additional international support.

500,000 people have now fled Sudan due to conflict. They are being generously hosted by neighbouring countries with the will to help but without the resources to do so. High Commissioner Filippo Grandi spoke with BBC News (UK) this #WorldRefugeeDay and urged for additional international support.

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Girls can code. Girls can dream big. Girls can do anything. Girls deserve the opportunities to realize their dreams. There is nothing that can stop these young refugee women who are learning to code with support of iamtheCODE- Enabling Girls Coders by 2030 #SDGs and UNHCR KENYA. Happy #GirlsInICT Day!

Girls can code. Girls can dream big. Girls can do anything. Girls deserve the opportunities to realize their dreams. There is nothing that can stop these young refugee women who are learning to code with support of iamtheCODE- Enabling Girls Coders by 2030 #SDGs and UNHCR KENYA. Happy #GirlsInICT Day!

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We're proud to announce Wenyen Gabriel as UNHCR's newest Goodwill Ambassador! Born into a family forced to flee conflict, Wenyen knows first-hand what becomes possible when refugees are given the chance to rebuild. Together, we'll continue standing with people forced to flee their homes and helping ensure that being a refugee is never the end of someone's story. Welcome to the family, Wenyen.
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We're proud to announce Wenyen Gabriel as UNHCR's newest Goodwill Ambassador! Born into a family forced to flee conflict, Wenyen knows first-hand what becomes possible when refugees are given the chance to rebuild. Together, we'll continue standing with people forced to flee their homes and helping ensure that being a refugee is never the end of someone's story. Welcome to the family, Wenyen.

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We are deeply saddened and concerned as 144 people reportedly dead or missing off West Africa.
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We are deeply saddened and concerned as 144 people reportedly dead or missing off West Africa.

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Sudanese student and BTS_official fan Islam Mubarak yearns for peace at home. Her admiration for the South Korean band inspires her while she waits for peace to return to Sudan.
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Sudanese student and BTS_official fan Islam Mubarak yearns for peace at home. Her admiration for the South Korean band inspires her while she waits for peace to return to Sudan.

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2,249,488 views • 2 years ago

"Weaponization of this refugee issue is not the way to solve it. It's not the moral thing. It's not the humane thing. And I don't think it is entirely smart either.” Ahead of #WorldRefugeeDay High Commissioner Barham Salih joined CNN's @zainasher for an important interview.
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"Weaponization of this refugee issue is not the way to solve it. It's not the moral thing. It's not the humane thing. And I don't think it is entirely smart either.” Ahead of #WorldRefugeeDay High Commissioner Barham Salih joined CNN's @zainasher for an important interview.

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Hey, are you still with us? In the face of ongoing wars, humanitarian crises and displacement, the world must not look away. Choose empathy over apathy. Choose solidarity with refugees. #WorldRefugeeDay
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Hey, are you still with us? In the face of ongoing wars, humanitarian crises and displacement, the world must not look away. Choose empathy over apathy. Choose solidarity with refugees. #WorldRefugeeDay

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182,311 views • 1 year ago

They once stood as children whose lives were shaped by displacement. Today, they stand together at the highest level of the game. UNHCR’s Gamechanging Team ahead of the 2026 #FIFAWorldCup shows what’s possible when children forced to flee are given safety and opportunity. *This video was made using AI to help visualize childhood and present-day versions of the player.
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They once stood as children whose lives were shaped by displacement. Today, they stand together at the highest level of the game. UNHCR’s Gamechanging Team ahead of the 2026 #FIFAWorldCup shows what’s possible when children forced to flee are given safety and opportunity. *This video was made using AI to help visualize childhood and present-day versions of the player.

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40,467 views • 2 months ago

An Israeli airstrike hit here in Lebanon. This is what remains. Homes destroyed. Lives shattered. Civilians are not a target. They must be protected.
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An Israeli airstrike hit here in Lebanon. This is what remains. Homes destroyed. Lives shattered. Civilians are not a target. They must be protected.

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59,275 views • 3 months ago

With a little help from Ben Stiller @GuguMbathaRaw @MaryMaker_43 @DaveMorrissey64 and Cate Blanchett... A glimpse of #WhatYouNeedToBeWarm, a new book from @NeilHimself, published today in support of refugees facing the bitter cold this winter. Order now:
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With a little help from Ben Stiller @GuguMbathaRaw @MaryMaker_43 @DaveMorrissey64 and Cate Blanchett... A glimpse of #WhatYouNeedToBeWarm, a new book from @NeilHimself, published today in support of refugees facing the bitter cold this winter. Order now:

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284,428 views • 2 years ago

Whatever it takes to reach earthquake survivors in Afghanistan. Faramarz from UNHCR Afghanistan shows the journey to reach communities cut off by the earthquake. Life-saving aid is on its way, but resources are stretched thin. Please help with a donation:
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Whatever it takes to reach earthquake survivors in Afghanistan. Faramarz from UNHCR Afghanistan shows the journey to reach communities cut off by the earthquake. Life-saving aid is on its way, but resources are stretched thin. Please help with a donation:

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107,641 views • 10 months ago

🆕: There are now more than 110 million forcibly displaced people globally. But who is behind this staggering number? Refugees. Asylum-seekers. Internally displaced. ... More in our new #GlobalTrends report: #ForcedToFlee
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🆕: There are now more than 110 million forcibly displaced people globally. But who is behind this staggering number? Refugees. Asylum-seekers. Internally displaced. ... More in our new #GlobalTrends report: #ForcedToFlee

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282,326 views • 3 years ago

The devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela have left thousands of people at risk and in urgent need of assistance. In an emergency like this, every moment matters. Donate to UNHCR Emergency Action if you can.
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The devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela have left thousands of people at risk and in urgent need of assistance. In an emergency like this, every moment matters. Donate to UNHCR Emergency Action if you can.

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14,521 views • 1 month ago

🌟 Meet Ali from Hatay, Türkiye He turned his café into a safe haven for people affected by the recent earthquakes in his town. Share your stories of #EverydayHeroes below!
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🌟 Meet Ali from Hatay, Türkiye He turned his café into a safe haven for people affected by the recent earthquakes in his town. Share your stories of #EverydayHeroes below!

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289,490 views • 3 years ago

We need a world where refugees are given a fair shot. We need a world where refugees find solidarity. We need a world where refugees are welcomed. #WorldRefugeeDay | #WithRefugees
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We need a world where refugees are given a fair shot. We need a world where refugees find solidarity. We need a world where refugees are welcomed. #WorldRefugeeDay | #WithRefugees

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191,931 views • 2 years ago

From fleeing to rebuilding. High Commissioner Barham Salih's first official visit included a stop in Farchana, Chad. There he saw hope. There, Sudanese refugees aren't just finding safety, they're finding opportunity and dignity.
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From fleeing to rebuilding. High Commissioner Barham Salih's first official visit included a stop in Farchana, Chad. There he saw hope. There, Sudanese refugees aren't just finding safety, they're finding opportunity and dignity.

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61,481 views • 6 months ago

Mohamed Touré's journey has been shaped by football across generations. After his family rebuilt their lives from Guinea to Australia, he now represents the country that became their new home and plays for Norwich City FC. Mohamed Touré is part of UNHCR’s Gamechanging Team, standing alongside other players whose lives have been shaped by displacement.
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Mohamed Touré's journey has been shaped by football across generations. After his family rebuilt their lives from Guinea to Australia, he now represents the country that became their new home and plays for Norwich City FC. Mohamed Touré is part of UNHCR’s Gamechanging Team, standing alongside other players whose lives have been shaped by displacement.

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21,256 views • 1 month ago

“Sometimes refugees just need a hand to reach the heights they're capable of." Nohela, Abdul, Janet and Matab were forced to flee the DR Congo and Sudan. Thank you to Orlando Magic star and former refugee Bol for meeting them after their first NBA game! 🌟 USA for UNHCR
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“Sometimes refugees just need a hand to reach the heights they're capable of." Nohela, Abdul, Janet and Matab were forced to flee the DR Congo and Sudan. Thank you to Orlando Magic star and former refugee Bol for meeting them after their first NBA game! 🌟 USA for UNHCR

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259,900 views • 3 years ago

Celebrating the incredible Refugee Paralympic Games Team at #Paris2024! You've got the talent and determination to make history. 🥇 And guess who's rooting for you? UNHCR supporters are cheering you on every step of the way. Let’s do this! #CheerForRefugees
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Celebrating the incredible Refugee Paralympic Games Team at #Paris2024! You've got the talent and determination to make history. 🥇 And guess who's rooting for you? UNHCR supporters are cheering you on every step of the way. Let’s do this! #CheerForRefugees

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163,163 views • 1 year ago

Solidarity is more than just sharing a post. This #WorldRefugeeDay, refugees Rahildaris (Venezuela), Daria (Ukraine), Ali (Iran) and Rama (Syria) speak out on what real solidarity looks like: Holding space. Building community. Showing up.
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Solidarity is more than just sharing a post. This #WorldRefugeeDay, refugees Rahildaris (Venezuela), Daria (Ukraine), Ali (Iran) and Rama (Syria) speak out on what real solidarity looks like: Holding space. Building community. Showing up.

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103,780 views • 1 year ago

Thousands of people in Venezuela have been affected by devastating earthquakes. UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Alfonso Herrera shares why support is urgently needed for families who have lost so much.
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Thousands of people in Venezuela have been affected by devastating earthquakes. UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Alfonso Herrera shares why support is urgently needed for families who have lost so much.

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12,693 views • 1 month ago

my country falls to pieces and my people go missing one by one. ✒️ Who decides who lives or dies in Sudan? Stop what you're doing and watch this stunning new poem from World Champion Poet and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Emi Mahmoud.
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my country falls to pieces and my people go missing one by one. ✒️ Who decides who lives or dies in Sudan? Stop what you're doing and watch this stunning new poem from World Champion Poet and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Emi Mahmoud.

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210,810 views • 2 years ago