Support from Sida 🇸🇪 is critical to UNHCR! The funds received today will help displaced in countries such as DRC, Chad, Ethiopia, and Yemen. In Chad, refugees from #Sudan receive shelter and assistance.

Thank you Jakob Granit and Jakob Wernerman.

Fantastic to see the sustained interest and commitment by Sweden to invest in the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency living in #CoxsBazar in Bangladesh. Your support is needed and appreciated!

On #InternationalWomensDay , reflecting on times I was labelled 'only' as a woman. Without gender equality today, an equal future is not within reach. Think about - or better - tell me about the one thing you did to #InvestInWomen . #IWD2024

730 days of brutal war.
3.7 million internally displaced.
6.4 million refugees.
Unimaginable loss and destruction.

Two years on, here’s what you need to know about the full-scall war in #Ukraine .

The war in #Ukraine has displaced 6.5 million people across borders and 3.7 million internally. The majority of Ukrainians - over 65 % - want to return, but the longer the war continues, the more uncertainty will grow.

Read more: unhcr.org/neu/121983-ful…

In Vilnius today, we are looking at integration, participation, inclusion and mental health challenges resulting from displacement. Check the programme 👉 bit.ly/3u9cFch and join us!

Click here to register: bit.ly/3Obkrca

Thank you to the EU Ambassadors 🇪🇺 - and to Ambassador of Belgium Carl Peeters and EU-kommissionen for providing the opportunity - for me to discuss UNHCR's work in this region and beyond. Your policy and financial support is invaluable. #EU2024BE

Do you know someone going above and beyond to help those who’ve fled their homes?

Then nominate them for UNHCR’s #NansenAward : unhcr.org/about-unhcr/ov…

Today, while the snow was falling, we launched the Latvian chapter of the Refugee Plan for Ukraine in Riga. In 2023, we reached 23,300 Ukrainian refugees …This year, the goal is to reach 50,000 refugees. Thank you, Latvia!

The Lithuanian chapter of the Refugee Response Plan for Ukraine was launched in Vilnius with a performance by Maryna Pylypenko from Dnipro. In Lithuania, more than 2/3 of the refugees are working and paying taxes.  

Thank you Lithuania 🇱🇹 for being such a great host.

Today we launched the Estonia part of the Ukrainian Refugee Plan. In 🇪🇪 50 % of the Ukrainians and 93% of the refugee children go to school! Thank you to the government and people of Estonia. Aitäh! twitter.com/UNHCR_NE/statu…

Since the war, UNHCR has supported 6.9 million Ukrainians with rebuilding homes, cash assistance, and obtaining documents lost due to the war.

The HC was there this week to draw the spotlight to Ukraine so we can assist a further 2.7 million.
unhcr.org/news/press-rel…

Nearly half of all refugee children and youth are not in school. 📚

At the #RefugeeForum , states and other actors pledged to make access to education a reality for all. With this pledge, 15% of refugee children should have access to higher education by 2030. #EducationDay

Underfunding in 2023 has severe consequences on UNHCR's ability to respond to increasing needs of the forcibly displaced. Grateful for support from Norway MFA and Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs during times of crisis.
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Are you an aspiring speaker with an interesting story to tell about your refugee background?

Now is your chance to apply for our Refugee Speakers Programme.

We are looking for participants who are living in Sweden and are willing to tell their stories.
bit.ly/4aGJMUT

The #RefugeeForum in 2019 generated over 1,400 pledges to support refugees. One of those pledges led to the creation of the Refugee Council of Lithuania.

As the #RefugeeForum kicks off, I call on change-makers to step up again for people #ForcedToFlee .
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Fantastic to see how Mondo Ukrainian Academy is making a difference for Ukrainian teachers and pupils in Estonia. NGO Mondo

On #HumanRightsDay , remember the lives of 114 million people across the world that have been torn apart.

Each one deserves to enjoy their right to seek safety.

Each one is a reason to stand #WithRefugees and #StandUp4HumanRights .

Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää Suomi! 🇫🇮
Happy Independence Day #Finland !

Finnish continues to be a global leader in promoting disability inclusion in humanitarian responses and a strong supporter of UNHCR’s work.

Kiitos! MFA Finland 🇫🇮

He grew up in the Dadaab refugee camps.

A yearning to serve his community drew him back.

He’s opened three libraries and supported learning opportunities for thousands of displaced children and youth.

Now, Abdullahi Mire is the 2023 #NansenAward Global Laureate.