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UNHCR Rep to AU & ECA

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@Refugees Office to @_AfricanUnion & @ECA_OFFICIAL working together to find durable solutions for millions of forcibly displaced across Africa #withrefugees

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UNHCR Ethiopia (@unhcrethiopia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"As refugees, your stories are the proof that Ethiopia's inclusion approach is successful." High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi met refugees from Eritrea, Somalia, DRC, Syria & Yemen building businesses in Addis —thanks to 🇪🇹’s pioneering inclusion approach.

"As refugees, your stories are the proof that Ethiopia's inclusion approach is successful." 

High Commissioner for Refugees <a href="/FilippoGrandi/">Filippo Grandi</a> met refugees from Eritrea, Somalia, DRC, Syria &amp; Yemen building businesses in Addis —thanks to 🇪🇹’s pioneering inclusion approach.
Amb. Bankole Adeoye (@bankole_adeoye) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Pleased to receive H.E. Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, & Commissioner Amma A. Twum-Amoah. We exchanged views on the nexus between peace, humanitarian & human rights & agreed on efforts to address conflicts, political, refugee & migration issues, including… 1/2

Pleased to receive H.E. Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, &amp; Commissioner <a href="/amma_twumamoah/">Amma A. Twum-Amoah</a>. We exchanged views on the nexus between peace, humanitarian &amp; human rights &amp; agreed on efforts to address conflicts, political, refugee &amp; migration issues, including… 1/2
Filippo Grandi (@filippograndi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Through nearly 10 years in my current job I have visited Ethiopia every year, including in times of war, pandemics, natural disasters. I assured President Taye Atske Selassie of UNHCR’s continued commitment to support Ethiopia — one the largest, most generous refugee hosting countries.

Through nearly 10 years in my current job I have visited Ethiopia every year, including in times of war, pandemics, natural disasters. I assured President <a href="/TayeAtske/">Taye Atske Selassie</a> of UNHCR’s continued commitment to support Ethiopia — one the largest, most generous refugee hosting countries.
UNHCR Ethiopia (@unhcrethiopia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#HappeningNow A High-Level Dialogue gathering senior govt officials, private sector, UN agencies, international financial institutions to highlight Ethiopia’s leadership in integrating over 1.1M refugees into its national systems.

#HappeningNow

A High-Level Dialogue gathering senior govt officials, private sector, UN agencies, international financial institutions to highlight Ethiopia’s leadership in integrating over 1.1M refugees into its national systems.
UNHCR Ethiopia (@unhcrethiopia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“ [With inclusion] aid becomes not an expenditure but an investment, providing opportunities instead of handouts through investment in structures and systems that will benefit both refugees and host communities.” – Filippo Grandi

“ [With inclusion] aid becomes not an expenditure but an investment, providing opportunities instead of handouts through investment in structures and systems that will benefit both refugees and host communities.” – <a href="/FilippoGrandi/">Filippo Grandi</a>
UNHCR Ethiopia (@unhcrethiopia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“Digital access is a bridge to self-reliance” - Andrew Mbogori Today, UNHCR & World Bank co-hosted the East Africa Regional Workshop on Digitalization for Displaced Populations in Nairobi. Stakeholders from 🇪🇹🇰🇪🇸🇴🇸🇸 shared insights to boost digital access for refugees & hosts.

“Digital access is a bridge to self-reliance” - <a href="/andrewMbogori/">Andrew Mbogori</a> 

Today, UNHCR &amp; <a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a> co-hosted the East Africa Regional Workshop on Digitalization for Displaced Populations in Nairobi. Stakeholders from 🇪🇹🇰🇪🇸🇴🇸🇸 shared insights to boost digital access for refugees &amp; hosts.
UNHCR United States (@unhcrusa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The conflict in Sudan has spiraled into the world’s largest displacement crisis. UNHCR is on the ground, rapidly responding with life-saving aid. But with millions forced to flee their homes, more resources are urgently needed. UNHCR's Mamadou Dian Balde calls for greater support.

Caroline Barebwoha M (@carolbarebo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“The world might be tired but we refugees are also tired. The hope is we should appear broken, but true solidarity acts out of shared humanity not pity. Now more than ever with global funding cuts we need everyone.” Fatima a young refugee in Ethiopia. #WorldRefugeeDay

“The world might be tired but we refugees are also tired. The hope is we should appear broken, but true solidarity acts out of shared humanity not pity. Now more than ever with global funding cuts we need everyone.”  Fatima a young refugee in Ethiopia.  #WorldRefugeeDay
UNHCR Ethiopia (@unhcrethiopia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On #WorldRefugeeDay, we join forces with #refugees from 🇪🇷🇾🇪🇸🇾🇨🇩to tell their stories through art including cultural dances, musical performances, essays, circus acts by talented refugee and host community youth.

On #WorldRefugeeDay, we join forces with #refugees from 🇪🇷🇾🇪🇸🇾🇨🇩to tell their stories through art including cultural dances, musical performances, essays, circus acts by talented refugee and host community youth.
African Union (@_africanunion) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, on #WorldRefugeeDay, the African Union stands in solidarity with all refugees & displaced persons. We honour their courage, strength & resilience. Under this year's theme, "Mobilising Global Solidarity Towards Refugees," we call for collective responsibility in protecting

Today, on #WorldRefugeeDay, the African Union stands in solidarity with all refugees &amp; displaced persons. We honour their courage, strength &amp; resilience. 
Under this year's theme, "Mobilising Global Solidarity Towards Refugees," we call for collective responsibility in protecting
African Union (@_africanunion) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"Solidarity means more than shelter, it means justice, opportunity and dignity", H.E. Amb. Amma Adomaa Twum-Amoah Read full speech: ow.ly/uYHY50WcWmr

"Solidarity means more than shelter, it means justice, opportunity and dignity",   H.E. Amb. Amma Adomaa Twum-Amoah 

Read full speech: ow.ly/uYHY50WcWmr
UNHCR Mozambique (@unhcrmozambique) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On 20-21 June, UNHCR joined the African Union mission in Nampula, visiting Corrane and Maratane alongside other UN agencies. The mission highlighted integrated efforts in humanitarian aid, protection, and development support. #WithRefugees #Nampula #AU

On 20-21 June, UNHCR joined the African Union mission in Nampula, visiting Corrane and Maratane alongside other UN agencies.

The mission highlighted integrated efforts in humanitarian aid, protection, and development support.

#WithRefugees #Nampula #AU
UNHCR United States (@unhcrusa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

12 million lives uprooted. One in three Sudanese displaced. Stand with the people of Sudan. A message from UNHCR's Mamadou Dian Balde, UNHCR Regional Director for the East, Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes. unh.cr/6448ccc04

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency (@refugees) 's Twitter Profile Photo

War tore their lives apart. Now, they’re rebuilding one basket, one loaf of bread, one sister at a time. In eastern Chad, Sudanese refugee women are turning grief into strength, supporting each other, running businesses and raising their children with hope.

H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi (@dcp_haddadi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I emphasized the AU Commission’s renewed commitment to deepening collaboration with RECs, ensuring the successful implementation of Agenda 2063 for Africa’s shared prosperity. #PRC #ECOWAS #AUC

I emphasized the AU Commission’s renewed commitment to deepening collaboration with RECs, ensuring the successful implementation of Agenda 2063 for Africa’s shared prosperity.

#PRC #ECOWAS #AUC
ICRC to AfricanUnion (@icrc_africunion) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The ICRC to AfricanUnion briefed African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security on the humanitarian situation across Africa, calling for an urgent action to uphold #IHL, #Safeguard #Humanitarian #Space, and #ProtectCivilians. Member States were also urged to join the Global #IHL Initiative.

The <a href="/ICRC_AfricUnion/">ICRC to AfricanUnion</a> briefed <a href="/AUC_PAPS/">African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security</a> on the humanitarian situation across Africa, calling for an urgent action to uphold #IHL, #Safeguard #Humanitarian #Space, and #ProtectCivilians. Member States were also urged to join the Global #IHL Initiative.
AU Health,Humanitarian Affairs&Social Development (@au_hhs) 's Twitter Profile Photo

During t/official open session of the #AUPSC on Humanitarian Situation in 🌍, H.E Amma A. Twum-Amoah highlighted #DRC, #Sudan, #HornofAfrica #East&SouthernAfrica & #Islandcountries as key humanitarian hotspots that needed urgent attention of t/Peace & Security Council. 🗓️ 1️⃣July

During t/official open session of the #AUPSC on Humanitarian Situation in 🌍, H.E <a href="/amma_twumamoah/">Amma A. Twum-Amoah</a> highlighted #DRC, #Sudan, #HornofAfrica #East&amp;SouthernAfrica &amp; #Islandcountries as key humanitarian hotspots that needed urgent attention of t/Peace &amp; Security Council. 
🗓️ 1️⃣July