Graham Thom(@drgrahamthom) 's Twitter Profileg
Graham Thom

@drgrahamthom

Refugee Coordinator Amnesty International Australia, views are my own, as well as refugee issues will tweet about bands I see live (just to mix it up)

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UNSW Kaldor Centre(@KaldorCentre) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thanks to @croaky for sharing our The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand piece about the pending migration bill and the govt 'continuing the tradition of governments before it by attempting to ram legislation through parliament that severely curtails human rights and is disproportionate...'.

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Violet Roumeliotis AM(@CeoRoumeliotis) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We've heard of families sleeping in cars, or two-bedroom apartments with over 10 occupants. Please help us to ensure Gazans seeking safety in Australia have secure accommodation and support as they begin new lives here.

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UNHCR in Bangladesh(@UNHCR_BGD) 's Twitter Profile Photo

'We have to spend our days pretending to be happy. In reality, we miss our country a lot'.

Away from home, Rohingya refugees in 🇧🇩Bangladesh will have their 7th 🌙Eid soon. See what they miss and how they feel.

Rohingya Refugee Response UN in Bangladesh

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Graham Thom(@drgrahamthom) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Just when you thought the situation facing the in couldn't get any more perverse @amnestyoz bbc.com/news/world-asi…

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UNHCR Asia Pacific(@UNHCRAsia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Away from headlines, the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan remains dire. Restrictions on women + girls have made them vulnerable + in need of assistance.
The Refugee Response Plan for the Afghan situation focuses on access to education + livelihoods
t.ly/A_5Je

Away from headlines, the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan remains dire. Restrictions on women + girls have made them vulnerable + in need of assistance. The Refugee Response Plan for the Afghan situation focuses on access to education + livelihoods t.ly/A_5Je
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⚽️See the power of Sport⚽️
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On today's International , let’s share stories of development and peace.

Rohingya Refugee Response UN in Bangladesh

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UNHCR in Bangladesh(@UNHCR_BGD) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Exactly 3 months ago, a catastrophic 🔥fire affected 5,000 Rohingya refugees in Kutupalong camp of 🇧🇩Bangladesh.

Watch this video to see
🔹How they are now
🔹How the camps have been rebuilt
🔹How refugees are now better prepared to respond

Rohingya Refugee Response UN in Bangladesh

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Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia(@CRSA_Aus) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our National Programs Manager, Blaise Itabelo, shares touching moments from the airport arrival and initial meeting between supporter group and refugee newcomers. It's heartwarming and unforgettable. Register interest: linktr.ee/crsa_aus SSI

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Simon Henderson(@simjhenderson) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thank you Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert for speaking out.

Yusuf Zahab was taken into IS territory aged just 12 years old. He has now languished in prison in Syria for the last 5 years.

The Australian government can and should act now to bring him home. This cannot continue on.

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SSI(@SSI_tweets) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last week, APRRN Co-Secs, Hafsar & Klaus, visited SSI to help unpack our collaborative efforts to advocate for and advance refugee rights in the Asia Pacific, with our latest focus areas for collaboration include responding the crisis in Afghanistan & advancing .

Last week, @APRRN_ Co-Secs, Hafsar & Klaus, visited SSI to help unpack our collaborative efforts to advocate for and advance refugee rights in the Asia Pacific, with our latest focus areas for collaboration include responding the crisis in Afghanistan & advancing #genderequity.
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Advocates for Dignity(@AFD_AUSTRALIA) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Honored by the presence of Graham Thom, Paul Power, & Adama Kamara at AFD's Iftar. Special thanks to our hosts, AFD President Mehmet Saral and Secretary General GozKerami. Your engagement helps light the way toward unity. Refugee Council of Australia Amnesty International Australia 🕯

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Amnesty International South Asia, Regional Office(@amnestysasia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Pakistan’s ‘Illegal Foreigners’ Repatriation Plan’ is in violation of refugee and international human rights law, and puts the lives of all Afghan refugees at risk.

Read more: amnesty.org/en/latest/news…

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Graham Thom(@drgrahamthom) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A fascinating conversation last night that included not only the legal impacts but the extreme human impact of the draconian legislation passed following the NZYQ High Court case Amnesty International Australia 🕯

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Romain Desclous(@herr_desclous) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Because we need some good news!

'I can’t speak but my photos do' - how a mute Rohingya boy talks to the world

🖋️Kaamil Ahmed

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theguardian.com/global-develop…

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Graham Thom(@drgrahamthom) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Wonderful to be able to enjoy an Iftar dinner with the Afghan community in Ryde this evening, a number very recently arrived in Australia Amnesty International Australia 🕯

Wonderful to be able to enjoy an Iftar dinner with the Afghan community in Ryde this evening, a number very recently arrived in Australia #Ramadan ⁦@amnestyOz⁩
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