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Kelly T. Clements

@KellyTClements

She/her. Deputy High Commissioner, UN Refugee Agency. Humanitarian for a lifetime. Dedicated to family and friends. @Refugees #WithRefugees 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

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‘Peace must prevail.’ If you watch/read one story about the impact of Sudan’s 12 month war on its people, this piece from TIME should be it.

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Yesterday with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in and other hot spots/countries. Today a strategic dialogue with @ HQ Geneva. Thanks to flexible support, Denmark helps address emerging challenges.

Together we respond to those in need & work on early solutions.

Tak skal du have 🇩🇰!

Yesterday with @Refugees in #Kenya and other hot spots/countries. Today a strategic dialogue with #Denmark @ HQ Geneva. Thanks to flexible support, Denmark helps address emerging challenges. Together we respond to those in need & work on early solutions. Tak skal du have 🇩🇰!
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One year of the war in Sudan - a year of shattered lives, destroyed homes & families torn apart.

I just returned from South Sudan, a country that has had the most people arrive fleeing the brutal war.

The human impact deserves the world's attention. We need to .

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Tomorrow in Paris states and organizations will gather to discuss war-torn — a unique chance to re-launch peace efforts and increase humanitarian aid, which remains very inadequate.

We, the signatories of this article👇🏻, hope it won’t be wasted. aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/…

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Please read the op-ed from Filippo Grandi Martin Griffiths Cindy McCain Catherine Russell calling for immediate peace in to avoid a regional calamity

aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/…

is among the worst affected countries - one year on more than 640,000 have crossed the border

Please read the op-ed from @FilippoGrandi @UNReliefChief @WFPChief @unicefchief calling for immediate peace in #Sudan to avoid a regional calamity aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/… #SouthSudan is among the worst affected countries - one year on more than 640,000 have crossed the border
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Refugees are returning to South Sudan & life in these Pockets of Hope inspired us today in Torit. With support from South Sudan Government & UNSouthSudan, potential in this resource rich land is infinite.

Together with Diana Janse, we saw that brighter futures are possible with peace

Refugees are returning to South Sudan & life in these Pockets of Hope inspired us today in Torit. With support from @SouthSudanGov & @UN_SouthSudan, potential in this resource rich land is infinite. Together with @sigriddiana, we saw that brighter futures are possible with peace
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Today in Renk, South Sudan was a special one - seeing our hardworking interagency team in action to support people of South Sudan & govt to help respond to needs of 635,000+ people. Recognizing host community who have embraced new arrivals. Thanks to donors for all the support!

Today in Renk, South Sudan was a special one - seeing our hardworking interagency team in action to support people of South Sudan & govt to help respond to needs of 635,000+ people. Recognizing host community who have embraced new arrivals. Thanks to donors for all the support!
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In Renk today with Diana Janse, a South Sudan border town seeing more than a half million people flee Sudan in the last year.

Moved by stories from women, escaping violence with hopes for education & a future for their children. Thanks to 🇸🇪🇪🇺, we can respond to .

In Renk today with @sigriddiana, a South Sudan border town seeing more than a half million people flee Sudan in the last year. Moved by stories from women, escaping violence with hopes for education & a future for their children. Thanks to 🇸🇪🇪🇺, we can respond to #SudanCrisis.
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Despite challenges in South Sudan, we see opportunities for more business investment especially after discussions with entrepreneurs from the refugee, returnee & internally displaced community. Talent here needs an outlet and the economic potential is huge.

Despite challenges in South Sudan, we see opportunities for more business investment especially after discussions with entrepreneurs from the refugee, returnee & internally displaced community. Talent here needs an outlet and the economic potential is huge.
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🤝 Grateful for the warm welcome back to South Sudan today. Meetings with VP Office of the Vice President: Gender & Youth S.S. & South Sudan Government ministers underscored importance of stability, resilience & solutions against backdrop of the Sudan war almost a year on. 🇸🇸 has received over 630k new arrivals.

🤝 Grateful for the warm welcome back to South Sudan today. Meetings with VP @Mama_RNdeMabior & @SouthSudanGov ministers underscored importance of stability, resilience & solutions against backdrop of the Sudan war almost a year on. 🇸🇸 has received over 630k new arrivals.
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Wishing all who celebrate, including those forced to flee around the world a blessed Eid filled with joy and moments of togetherness.

May this Eid bring us all closer to a future filled with peace, stability and happiness.

Wishing all who celebrate, including those forced to flee around the world a blessed Eid filled with joy and moments of togetherness. May this Eid bring us all closer to a future filled with peace, stability and happiness. #EidMubarak
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UNHCR is lucky to have an excellent partner in JAPAN Mission GENEVA to help us respond to enormous human needs, forge strong partnerships with development agencies & hold on to hope in a fragile world.

Arigato!

UNHCR is lucky to have an excellent partner in @JapanMissionGE to help us respond to enormous human needs, forge strong partnerships with development agencies & hold on to hope in a fragile world. Arigato!
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'I want to be a surgeon because I want to help many people who are suffering in our community.'

Millions of South Sudanese refugees like Maney wish to restart their lives, study and achieve their dreams.

Don't forget them.



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'I want to be a surgeon because I want to help many people who are suffering in our community.' Millions of South Sudanese refugees like Maney wish to restart their lives, study and achieve their dreams. Don't forget them. #WithRefugees unhcr.org/news/press-rel…
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Fantastic partnership between UNICEF and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency to protect and aid millions of children uprooted from their homes - so important in this fragile 🌍

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I’ve been stewing about the starved response in Chad, state of our 🌍 & what’s at stake if aid agencies aren’t funded. We face impossible decisions to meet greatest demand ever seen there & around the world

My opinion about $$ for United Nations in POLITICOEurope

politico.eu/article/starve…

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On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:

Racism is happening, it is unacceptable and it must be stopped.

We reject and must .

On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: Racism is happening, it is unacceptable and it must be stopped. We reject and must #FightRacism.
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Generosity, kindness, community.

Despite hardships, Ramadan is a time to cherish family moments, including for millions of refugees around the 🌍.

Let us share the spirit of   – let us share the table with those forced to flee.

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13 long years of conflict & suffering in & it is still one of the largest refugee crises in the 🌍.

The earthquakes last year in 🇸🇾 & Türkiye feel like they were yesterday - so much loss of life & livelihoods.

Donate and help save lives. 13 unh.cr/65eb1bb40

13 long years of conflict & suffering in #Syria & it is still one of the largest refugee crises in the 🌍. The earthquakes last year in 🇸🇾 & Türkiye feel like they were yesterday - so much loss of life & livelihoods. Donate and help save lives. #Syria13 unh.cr/65eb1bb40
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Include refugees at the decision table!
 
Never to tick a box but to give refugees a voice & create a future together.
 
What a powerful call from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Goodwill Ambassador @marymaker_43 at the .

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Around 70% of people forced to flee come from countries that are among the most vulnerable and least ready to adapt to the effects of climate change.

It's with them in mind that we launched UNHCR's Strategic Plan for Climate Action today.

bit.ly/3T9ojMA

Around 70% of people forced to flee come from countries that are among the most vulnerable and least ready to adapt to the effects of climate change. It's with them in mind that we launched UNHCR's Strategic Plan for Climate Action today. bit.ly/3T9ojMA
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