Gillian Triggs
@GillianTriggs
Assistant High Commissioner for Protection at #UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. @Refugees
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https://www.unhcr.org 15-01-2013 07:08:17
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Resettlement provides a lifeline of hope and protection to refugees at risk.
We are grateful for all States and partners stepping up their action at this #RefugeeForum , to reach the goal of 1 million refugees resettled by 2030.
Sport has the power to unite, inspire and empower.
Sport plays a pivotal role in fostering inclusion & protection for both refugees & host communities.
I'm proud of the commitment from the sport sector in supporting refugees globally, emphasized today at the #RefugeeForum .
Welcome to the 2023 #RefugeeForum .
We meet in a spirit of solidarity, determined to encourage everyone to relieve the pressure on hosts and refugees as we seek lasting solutions.
Pledge action, protect lives. bit.ly/4a6F2I6
Sadiqa was forced to leave her home, Afghanistan, and build a new life in Portugal.
With the support of the Mayor of a small town, Fundão, she now works as a cultural mediator, supporting refugees with settling into the region. #RefugeeForum
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Legal protection is a human right.
It's inspiring to see how @PILnet, a global network of legal professionals and civil society organizations, donated 585,858 hours of pro bono work to support refugees.
A recommended read ahead of the #RefugeeForum .
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People forced to flee are often deprived of fundamental human rights.
UN @Refugees works on behalf of all displaced and stateless people to ensure that their basic rights are protected.
This #HumanRightsDay , let's stand up for human rights of refugees.
Education can do many things, including help protect refugees.
Abdullahi Mire, the 2023 #NansenAward Global Laureate knows this first-hand. What he’s done for thousands of young refugees in Kenya is truly inspirational.
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Great to see the commitment to end statelessness by Friends of the #IBelong campaign this morning and the support for the Global Alliance.
An important demonstration of leadership ahead of the #RefugeeForum . Thanks to Ambassador Sheba Crocker and all our fellow champions!
The new Indicator Report is a source of hope - only by working together can we protect refugees.
The gaps show where we must scale up efforts at all levels. The upcoming Global #RefugeeForum is where we will turn new commitments into measurable action. bit.ly/3sD8Cnw
From localizing inclusive policies to creating programmes that help refugees access jobs and education, cities and their mayors play a unique role in ensuring refugees are welcomed and protected in their communities. #WorldCitiesDay
114 million people around the world have been forced to flee their homes.
With every ‘trends’ report, the number seemingly rises.
Each forcibly displaced person needs real protection. But more than anything, they need peace. #GlobalTrends unhcr.org/news/unhcr-for…