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Caroline Van Buren

@BurenCaroline

Representative to Kenya for #UNHCR, the UN @Refugees Agency. Also follow @UNHCR_Kenya

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As a South Sudanese refugee, Pur grew up in Kakuma Camp and was one of the first refugees to compete at the Rio 2016 Olympics. Pur continues to advocate for refugees around the 🌍, as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador.

100 days to go to !

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On behalf of the whole UN Kenya family, we send our heartfelt condolences to the family of Chief of Defence Forces General Ogolla, to the families of all those lost with him and to the Government and the people of . We are in sadness with you.

On behalf of the whole @UnKenya family, we send our heartfelt condolences to the family of Chief of Defence Forces General Ogolla, to the families of all those lost with him and to the Government and the people of #Kenya. We are in sadness with you.
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📍Kakuma

Delighted to join the 🇩🇰Danish Council on Development Policy and Stephan Schønemann 🇩🇰 today.

Our partnership with Denmark MFA 🇩🇰 is positively impacting refugees and host communities in Kakuma, improving access to health and education, and projects supporting the plan.

📍Kakuma Delighted to join the 🇩🇰Danish Council on Development Policy and @DKambKenya today. Our partnership with @DanishMFA is positively impacting refugees and host communities in Kakuma, improving access to health and education, and projects supporting the #Shirika plan.
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Department of Refugee Services(@DRSKenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Breaking News! The Refugee (General) Regulations 2024 (LN No. 39 of 2024) have been officially approved and acceded to by the Committee on Delegated Legislation. This is a milestone towards ensuring full implementation of the . J.N. Burugu

Breaking News! The Refugee (General) Regulations 2024 (LN No. 39 of 2024) have been officially approved and acceded to by the Committee on Delegated Legislation. This is a milestone towards ensuring full implementation of the #RefugeeAct2021. #Regulations2024 @burugu_j
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Anna Mutavati(@annamutavati) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, the women in the UN Country Team in UN Kenya bade farewell to a beloved sister & colleague, Carla Mucavi of FAO, who leaves UN Kenya after a successful tenure as head of FAO in Kenya. We discussed our role in advancing feminist and transformative leadership in the UN.

Today, the women in the UN Country Team in @UnKenya bade farewell to a beloved sister & colleague, @CMucavi of FAO, who leaves @UnKenya after a successful tenure as head of @FAOKenya. We discussed our role in advancing feminist and transformative leadership in the UN.
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A great start to the week! Meeting with Grundfos CEO Poul Due Jensen at a reception hosted by Stephan Schønemann 🇩🇰 🇩🇰
 
Grundfos Foundation is a key partner to UNHCR, together, we are improving health and access to WASH in Kakuma.

A great start to the week! Meeting with @grundfos CEO @pduejensen at a reception hosted by @DKambKenya 🇩🇰   Grundfos Foundation is a key partner to UNHCR, together, we are improving health and access to WASH in Kakuma.
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UNHCR KENYA(@UNHCR_Kenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

1 year of fighting.
Countless tragedies.
+8.6 million people displaced.
Unimaginable human suffering.
The war in Sudan is still going on.
The world must not look away.

1 year of fighting. Countless tragedies. +8.6 million people displaced. Unimaginable human suffering. The war in Sudan is still going on. The world must not look away. #KeepEyesOnSudan
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'Sport gives me hope' - inspiring words from Malka, a young Sudanese refugee & student of the Angelina Jolie Primary School, Kakuma.

Sport can be transformational. I'm proud that UNHCR supports initiatives to gives access and opportunities to young women like Malka ⚽️

'Sport gives me hope' - inspiring words from Malka, a young Sudanese refugee & student of the Angelina Jolie Primary School, Kakuma. Sport can be transformational. I'm proud that UNHCR supports initiatives to gives access and opportunities to young women like Malka ⚽️
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On , let's remember: Health is a fundamental human right for all, including refugees, forcibly displaced and stateless people.

On #WorldHealthDay, let's remember: Health is a fundamental human right for all, including refugees, forcibly displaced and stateless people.
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On this , meet Abdirahman, a 14-year-old rising football talent in Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp!

His passion for football fuels his dreams despite the odds. 🌟
bit.ly/3QdR0HJ

On this #SportDay, meet Abdirahman, a 14-year-old rising football talent in Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp! His passion for football fuels his dreams despite the odds. 🌟 bit.ly/3QdR0HJ
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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.

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Nando(@nandosateesh) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thank you UK in Kenya 🇬🇧🇰🇪 Eduarda Mendonça Gray for visiting UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in , witnessing at first hand the power of your support & our collective partnership in transforming lives
🙏🏽🇬🇧, ur support continues to be the hope for millions of refugee & host communities in 🇰🇪&🌍

Thank you @UKinKenya @Eduarda_Mgray for visiting @Refugees in #Kakuma, witnessing at first hand the power of your support & our collective partnership in transforming lives 🙏🏽🇬🇧, ur support continues to be the hope for millions of refugee & host communities in 🇰🇪&🌍 #WithRefugees
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Raouf Mazou(@RaoufMazou) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Grateful for the steadfast support and generosity of the Government and people of Korea🇰🇷 to UNHCR.

Our expanded funding partnership with KOICA will help strengthen UNHCR’s response in Lebanon, Jordan, South Sudan and Sudan.

Grateful for the steadfast support and generosity of the Government and people of Korea🇰🇷 to UNHCR. Our expanded funding partnership with KOICA will help strengthen UNHCR’s response in Lebanon, Jordan, South Sudan and Sudan.
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UNHCR KENYA(@UNHCR_Kenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Being stateless can mean you are invisible.

In recent years the Government of Kenya has made a commitment to eradicating statelessness, granting citizenship to communities.

Find out more here: unhcr.org/ke/what-we-do/…

Being stateless can mean you are invisible. In recent years the @GovtOfKenya has made a commitment to eradicating statelessness, granting citizenship to communities. Find out more here: unhcr.org/ke/what-we-do/…
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