If we really want to help refugees we have to think of solutions: even in the worst of crisis there must be hope. In Sudan we work with development partners like the Africa Development Bank to plan for return, and picking lives up again @RefugeesAfrica @Refugees @AfDB_Group
On a joint mission to #Sudan🇸🇩, @AfDB_Group's @AlexMubiru5 & UNHCR's @mamadou_dbalde aim to advance solutions for forcibly displaced families & host communities. In #Khartoum, they met authorities, partners & visited Um Badda hospital, & engaged with returnees about vital needs.
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Very proud of the great work done by our colleagues of the UNHCR @RefugeesAfrica Regional Bureau and Kakuma office together with refugee commissioners from key countries in the region, to ensure the core of @Refugees work, protection, is strengthened .
Refugee Commissioners from 🇰🇪 Kenya, 🇧🇮 Burundi, 🇸🇸 South Sudan, 🇺🇬 Uganda & 🇹🇿 Tanzania convened at the #KakumaDialogue, hosted by Kenya in partnership with @UNHCR, to address onward movement, listen directly to refugees, and strengthen shared protection across the region. 🤝
Incredibly proud of these young refugee athletes who are attending the Dakar Youth Olympics #YouthOlympics Forzaaa Clement, Rachid, Arno, Florence and also Lourance and Nyataba. You make us so proud!!!!@Refugees @UNHCR_Kenya @RefugeesAfrica
Before they left for Dakar, I was delighted to welcome Clement, Rachid, Arno and Florence - young refugee athletes from Kenya & Uganda - with their coaches. You've worked hard for this moment.
Take your place on this historic stage with confidence you've earned it! #Dakar2026
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Important partnerships and constructive discussions with Danish partners in Denmark. @RefugeesAfrica @Refugees @DanishMFA @DRC_ngo
Productive exchanges this week in Copenhagen, on UNHCR’s strong partnership with Denmark 🇩🇰 in Eastern & Southern Africa. We discussed our shared commitment to further support for refugees & communities hosting them through public and private efforts.
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Thank you Suleiman for giving back to the #dadaab refugee communities you grew up in. A good teacher is a gift. 12 teachers for 1500 students: UNHCR needs support to create better conditions . @Refugees @RefugeesAfrica @UNHCR_Kenya
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The impact of funding cuts in Sudan, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Burundi & beyond is putting life-saving support and critical protection services for millions of forcibly displaced people at grave risk. We need more sustained & flexible funding to truly help those who need it most.
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I am following with deep concern the situation in Tigray and in the neighbouring regions of Afar and Amhara, where hostilities have once again broken out. I extend my heartfelt plea to all parties to choose the path of dialogue. Armed conflict never solves problems, but only worsens them leaving in its wake a trail of death, destruction and resentment. Only honest engagement can lay the foundations for lasting peace. It is my fervent hope that the international community will offer its generous and timely contribution to ensuring that all humanitarian aid be provided to those in need.
Remember their names !!@Refugees @RefugeesAfrica
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At #UNGA GWA Gugu Mbatha-Raw’s spoke about the brave refugee women she met at Chad-Sudan border.
Despite pain & loss, they held onto hope, and dreams.
The 75 year old Refugee Convention remains a lifeline for millions of people
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While peace in Sudan should be on the top of everyone’s agenda let us not stop caring for the Sudanes refugees who still keep fleeing. @Refugees @RefugeesAfrica @UnhcrTchad
Last week in #Chad I met some of the 55,000+ Sudanese who’ve arrived this year alone. 4 years into #Sudan’s conflict hundreds are still forced from their homes every day. Refugee families & stretched host communities need continued attention & support.
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An extremely touching account from #Chad where over 950,000 refugees have fled since 2023, and still keep coming. Women and children are often the hardest hit. The hardship and suffering is heart wrenching and must stop. @Refugees @UnhcrTchad @UNHCRinSudan @RefugeesAfrica
The war in Sudan is devastating lives.
People are fleeing horrific violence. Families are being torn apart.
UNHCR's @mamadou_dbalde met refugees arriving in Chad carrying the trauma of what they have endured in search of safety. Refugees must be protected.
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UNHCR’s 50 by 35 vision: decreasing refugee dependency by 50% by 2035 is right now being put in practice in #Chad. We need to look at long term solutions from the start of any refugee crisis to reach this goal . @Refugees @RefugeesAfrica @UnhcrTchad
In #Chad @mamadou_dbalde saw first-hand how the country demonstrates leadership in it's solutions-from-the-start approach: expanding access to national services, advancing inclusion & investing in self-reliance from the moment refugees arrive. Learn more: developmentactionrefugees.or…
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Two passionate former refugees share the stage at #unga emphasizing the crucial importance of education @BarhamSalih @Marymaker_43 @Refugees @RefugeesAfrica
Education is one of the most powerful investments we can make for refugees.
High Commissioner @BarhamSalih and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Mary Maker shared a stage together at #UNGA to discuss protection through education and the urgent needs young refugees are facing today.
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As refugees continue to arrive #Chad leads the way in identifying durable solutions from the start @Refugees @RefugeesAfrica @UnhcrTchad @UNHCRWestAfrica
In #Chad @mamadou_dbalde saw first-hand how the country demonstrates leadership in it's solutions-from-the-start approach: expanding access to national services, advancing inclusion & investing in self-reliance from the moment refugees arrive. Learn more: developmentactionrefugees.or…
Don’t miss out: follow these fantastic six young refugees who will soon be competing in the Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. Watch this space 💪💪💪@Refugees @RefugeesAfrica @iocmedia
Six young refugees will be competing for the first time in the upcoming Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.
They are not just going for gold.
They are also showing the world that sport has the power to transform lives, regardless of where you call home. #CheerForRefugees
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From displacement to the global stage : Tala and Mahmoud prove that courage knows no borders and talent always finds a way @UNHCR_Tokyo @Refugees @RefugeesAfrica @UNHCRJordan
Dreams have no borders 🌍
Tala Al-Hunaidi and Mahmoud Al Hussien, two refugee athletes from #Azraqcamp, have qualified for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.🏅🥋
Their talent carries hope, resilience, and possibility that will take them beyond borders and onto the world stage.
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We cheer Tara and Mahmoud, Syrian refugee athletes, at #AsianGames #AichiNagoya2026. Inclusion in sports isn't just about changing lives—it's about rewriting what's possible when we give displaced talent a global stage @Refugees @RefugeesAfrica @UNHCR_Tokyo
#アジア競技大会 #愛知名古屋2026 🏟️アジア難民選手団の歓迎式典が開催。
「私たちにとって、ただの大会ではありません。まさに夢の舞台です」
シリア出身、ヨルダンのアズラック難民キャンプでトレーニングを積んできた、テコンドーのタラ選手とマフムード選手は話します。
明日はいよいよ開会式！
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Au Yémen, plus de 120 000 personnes sont déplacées. À Djibouti, des milliers de réfugiés sont arrivés. La guerre doit cesser. En attendant, votre soutien est nécessaire @Refugees @RefugeesAfrica @UNHCRfrance @S_Desamours
L'escalade du conflit au Yémen a déplacé plus de 100 000 personnes, tandis que des milliers de réfugiés ont gagné Djibouti en quête de sécurité cette semaine.
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Stand with Chad and @Refugees to help those fleeing the war in Sudan. We need your support @RefugeesAfrica
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