A pleasant talk with Mahoua Parums, Representative of UNHCR Tanzania and colleagues of FAO in Tanzania. Many thanks for briefing me your thoughts & latest situation. All my admiration to your dedication to your job.

My heartfelt gratitude to the Govt of Tanzania, Donors and Partners for their unwavering support and the large attendance to today’s coordination meeting on the refugee response in Tanzania. Together, our work will be more effective in the respect of the refugees human rights.

Yesterday with urban refugee women, I watched the film of 'Samira's Dream/Ndoto ya Samira', inspiring story of a 🇹🇿 woman & her journey to become a role model for her society against the odds. Reminder that we must invest in women as they are strong pillars in our communities.

On this #InternationalWomensDay , I applaud the leadership and dedication of my female colleagues of UNHCR East, Horn of Africa and Great Lakes ; and the resilience and courage of refugee women and girls, many of whom have overcome so many challenges. 

Investing in women & girls is absolutely essential!

Finding sustainable solutions that empower refugees to live their lives in dignity and peace is a core part of our work at UNHCR Tanzania.

Today, together with the Governments of Tanzania and Burundi, and our partners, we helped 587 refugees in 🇹🇿 voluntarily return to Burundi.

Today 587 Burundians returned to their country of origin in safety and dignity. UNHCR is committed to supporting voluntary repatriation in Tanzania🙏🏾.

We greatly appreciate the first visit of Mr. Hitoshi Ara, JICA 🇯🇵 Chief Representative to Nyarugusu Camp 🇹🇿. He spoke with refugee community leaders, UNHCR &partners + witnessed delivery of critical services like health, education, new arrivals reception & voluntary repatriation.

On behalf of UNHCR, I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to H.E. President Samia Suluhu and the people of the United Republic of Tanzania 🇹🇿 for the loss of their former President H.E. Ali Hassan Mwinyi, who was a great pan Africanist. Alazwe mahali pema peponi.

Glad meeting Prof. Ndelilio Urio, Vice Chancellor of University of Iringa & teams today to discuss ways to strengthen refugee access to tertiary education. The University has a long tradition of welcoming refugee students. Education equips refugee youths with skills to bring long-term peace

Had the pleasure today to meet again WHO Tanzania Representative Mr. Charles Sagoe-Moses together with our health partners IRC - International Rescue Committee Medical Teams International on how we can jointly support health of refugees & host communities in 🇹🇿 - A strategic and productive meeting 🙏

#HappeningNow representatives from Tanzania🇹🇿 Govt. including Kigoma Zonal Coordinator, UNHCR & partners share key messages on promotion of voluntary repatriation with Burundian refugees in Nyarugusu & Nduta camps:
✅Respect for voluntariness
✅How to register
✅Services in 🇧🇮

Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Mhe. Samia Suluhu Hassan akikagua Gwaride la Heshima kabla ya kuweka shada la maua katika Mnara wa Kumbukumbu wa Taifa, Oslo nchini Norway tarehe 13 Februari, 2024.

Fruitful discussions today between UNHCR Representative in Tanzania Mahoua Parums, Permanent Secretary of MFA Tanzania Amb. Dr. Shelukindo & Director of Multilateral Affairs + EAC Cooperation Amb. Kaganda, underlining a joint commitment on refugee protection and durable solutions.

Engaging discussion today with UNAIDS Tanzania and UNHCR Tanzania health partners IRC - International Rescue Committee and Medical Teams International on exploring new partnerships to improve delivery of health services to refugees in Tanzania🇹🇿.

Health is a fundamental human right for all, including refugees.

Many thanks from UNHCR Tanzania staff to the people & Govt. of Japan 🇯🇵 for your unwavering support for refugees in Tanzania 🇹🇿.
UNHCRタンザニア事務所🇹🇿より、日本政府また日本国民🇯🇵の多大なる難民支援への協力に感謝申し上げます。

UNHCR & the Embassy of Japan signed today a new $360,000 partnership agreement for emergency assistance for Congolese new arrivals in Tanzania.

🙏Thank you Japan 🇯🇵 for your solidarity with refugees fleeing violence from🇨🇩.

Read the press release below👇unhcr.org/africa/news/pr…

Together with Mahoua Parums, I have launched a UNHCR Tanzania project for new Congolese refugees. Through Japan’s contribution of USD 360,000, people fleeing from the Democratic Republic of Congo will be able to get shelter, water, and essential items.

I’ve spent a week listening to people whose lives have been shattered by Sudan’s civil war.

If Sudan’s military leaders truly care for their people they should pursue a ceasefire — now.

Meanwhile all those in need must get aid, wherever they are, without unnecessary obstacles.

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UNHCR HQ published another shorter video to support our lightning arresters fundraising campaign on the global channel: instagram.com/reel/C23t16jIn…