Historic heat wave in Australia. Dozens stations had their hottest March day on records (see list),hundreds for the 2nd half. In New South Wales brutal 43.8C at Wilcannia and White Cliff,43.5C at Ivanhoe,43.2C at Smithville. Main Records: Wyalong,Mudgee,Cowra,Goulburn,Narrandera.

Fashion waste is dumped in Africa. It not only causes pollution but fuels climate change, responsible for 8-10% of global emissions. Synthetic materials require an estimated 342 million barrels of oil every yr. We have better solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate

Great read. Ms Hta Nu says she and other refugees like her still face stigma in Australian society. She believes refugees are too often seen as a burden on the country, and wants to highlight how much non-Australians can contribute. abc.net.au/news/2023-03-2…

It’s a great pleasure to welcome the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi and Regional Director Indrika Ratwatte to Australia 🇦🇺

An impressive and encouraging meeting with Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong: we had a very strategic discussion about Australia’s strong humanitarian role in responding to refugee crises worldwide and especially in the region — including through resettlement and other pathways.

Tune into SBS News tonight to watch UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi share his insights on current displacement crises around the world with reporter Omar Dehen

As #Ramadan ends and Muslims prepare to celebrate #EidAlFitr, I wish them peace and joy. I think especially of the people of Sudan, whose holiday is marked by violence. I join António Guterres in appealing to those with guns to stop using them, for the sake of their own people.

At the peak of the monsoon season, 10% of #Pakistan was flooded. A total of 8.2 million displacements were recorded, making it the largest disaster displacement event globally in the last decade. Read more in #GRID2023: internal-displacement.org/grid2023

It was a privilege to interview the incredible Deng Adut for this story with Lydia Siamando for #WorldRefugeeDay #WorldRefugeeDay2023

500K refugees fled the conflict in #Sudan; 50% of them arrived in #Egypt.   We scaled up our registration services & other assistance to meet the needs of the thousands of individuals in need of our support. To maintain this support & expand it, urgent donor funding is crucial.

I was moved by audience support for #Afghanistan and #Afghan refugees 🇦🇫 after the screening of Watandar, My Countryman. It was a pleasure to attend on behalf of UNHCR Australia, New Zealand & Pacific and meet the team behind the production! 🎬🎞️🎥 Thank you The Orange Guardian Muzafar Ali

More than 110 million people have been #ForcedToFlee their homes. They all have different stories and journeys. They all matter.

The new migration bill passed by the UK Parliament violates the country’s international human rights and refugee law obligations. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk and I share grave concerns in this respect. Here is our joint statement👇🏻 unhcr.org/news/press-rel…

10 years ago Australia & PNG agreed a Resettlement Arrangement 3127 people were subsequently sent to PNG & Nauru 200 days ago this arrangement was "finalized" 80 individuals are still in PNG Today many are seriously ill. They need solutions. #LeaveNoOneBehind #Refugees

The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Canberra together with the UNHCR Australia, New Zealand & Pacific and ANU Film Group are delighted to screen: W A T A N D A R My Countryman On Friday, 5th August 2023 at 5pm to 7pm (Q&A at 6:30pm) at KAMBRI Cultural Precinct, Australian National

Congratulations to the Origin Australian Diamonds on winning the Netball World Cup. An incredible 12th World Cup win - we're all so proud.

Tonight we are playing on Wangal country. We acknowledge the Wangal as the first Custodians of the land, air and water where Stadium Australia is situated today, and we pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.

I am LOVING the #WWC2023 … It’s SO exciting to be a part of comms at UNHCR and work with FIFA to show solidarity #WithRefugees, to #UniteForPeace and appreciate how #FootballUnitesTheWorld Plus, seeing women absolutely slay night after night is phenomenal. Get it girls! ⚽️

It fills my heart to think about all the little girls across Australia tonight seeing they can be the hero, the one to shine, they can be the superstar, that a nation adores, in no man’s shadow and cheers on. Priceless. The #Matildas  have already won. #FIFAWWC    #TilitsDone

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