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"I stand before you in this whirlwind convinced of two overriding truths. First, the state of our world is unsustainable. We can’t go on like this. And second, the challenges we face are solvable." - António Guterres #UNGA79

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Early this morning, an airstrike hit the road between the Lebanese and the Syrian border at Masnaa. Even when fleeing for their lives, Syrians and Lebanese are not allowed to feel safe. This is unacceptable. Fortunately, there were no civilian casualties this time. As the road is

What a story. Lived 70 years as stateless and finally at 84 years old he obtained one. #EndStatelessness

A world for all, not just for some. #OHCHR

When policies and rhetoric challenge international protection principles, we resort to the strength of collective commitment and action. Building on the 1951 Convention, the Global #RefugeeCompact helps us do just that. For more: globalcompactrefugees.org/news-stories/r…

זה מעשה ידינו וחלק מההסטוריה שלנו לעולם ועד. השער של הניו יורק טיימס.

Tens of thousands of Syrians have been forced from their homes by the recent fighting in Aleppo and beyond. Many have gone to Homs, Hama, Lattakia and Rural Damascus. Others have gone to Ar-Raqqa. They have fled just with what they were able to take with them at haste. UNHCR and

During my tenure as UN High Commissioner for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, I witnessed the immense generosity of the Syrian people. It breaks my heart to see their suffering grow – along with the threats to regional & international security. It's high time for all to engage seriously with

For years, millions of Syrians have endured many hardships. Any hope to end that suffering is dependent on a peaceful transition in Syria and support from the international community, including to meet urgent humanitarian needs in the country. unh.cr/6757196c0

Statement on Syria by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi unhcr.org/news/speeches-…

Syria: UNHCR comment on asylum processing suspension and returns unhcr.org/news/briefing-…

A scene earlier this morning at Jdaidat Yabous, the main border crossing with Lebanon. A family returning home – to Idlib – after a painful exile of more than 10 years. UNHCR and SARC were there to provide assistance and guidance. As we do, every day. Yesterday, we also helped

📢 Exciting opportunity! The 4th cohort of the #UNIVR program is open for applications until 23 Feb. 🌍5 fully-funded Master's scholarships at Sciences Po Paris 4 refugees!🏫 🎓 Eligibility: Refugee status, BA degree, B2/C1 in Eng/Fr, 19-40 y/o. Apply➡️services.unhcr.org/opportunities/…

Important message. Humanitarian aid contributes to stability in the world.

📢 The World Bank's Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet Report launch in Denmark sparked a crucial discussion on navigating today’s polycrisis. #3PR Missed it? Read all the key highlights on our website: bit.ly/3X0dAHc #Poverty #ClimateChange #GlobalDevelopment

.UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency High Commissioner Filippo Grandi: "I cannot emphasize more how dramatic the situation is. In this very moment - period of time - I am leading an internal effort which may conclude with the retrenchment of my organization to up to one third of its capacity. One third.

“Preventing and stopping war – upholding peace and security – this is the Security Council’s mandate. This is your primary responsibility. And one that this body has chronically failed to live up to.” My statement of today to the United Nations Security Council 👇🏻 unhcr.org/news/speeches-…

80 years ago an atomic bomb destroyed Hiroshima. This must be a reminder to all of us of the irremediable risk of nuclear war, but also of the death and devastation that war — all wars — continue to inflict on human beings caught in conflict. Every day, right now. #Hiroshima80