Reposted by Danish Refugee Council EUDanish Refugee Council @drcngo.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Today’s agreement on the Return Regulation is very concerning. Punitive measures and sanctions for non-compliance do not support safe and dignified return for the people concerned. Read DRC’s full position: brnw.ch/21x31fY 012
Reposted by Danish Refugee Council EUVOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency) @voiceeu.bsky.social · 30/04/2026According to the @drcngo.bsky.social, 6.7 million more people could be displaced by the end of 2026. 💡DRC’s experience shows that empowering communities to become self-reliant is key to breaking cycles of displacement and building more resilient futures. 🔗 VOL #40: bit.ly/3Z1LSdx 012
Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · 20/02/2026As @hadjalahbib.bsky.social visits DRCongo, we welcome her call for unimpeded #HumanitarianAccess and efforts to develop #HumanitarianDiplomacy initiatives. ECHO's sustained support is helping #DRC enhance the living conditions of DRCongo's crisis- and displacement-affected communities. 102
Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Precision and skill turn blades of grass into woven mats. Through collective craft, women gain training, manage funds, access microloans and build independence together. Time is running out! Want to see the full story? Visit “In Their Eyes”, there is less than a week left! #Mali #NGOs #DGECHO 000
Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · 03/02/2026In Tenenkou, Mopti, local doctors and nurses care daily for malnourished children through the URENI service. #NGOs, supported by #ECHO, strengthen local capacity and save lives in remote Mali. Discover more at "In Their Eyes", at Halles Saint-Géry until 12 Feb 001
Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · 27/01/2026🌍 Fragility and forced displacement are closely linked, driven by conflict, climate change, and socio-economic instability. In 2024, over 120M people were displaced, with 6.7M more expected by 2026 (UNHCR, DRC). #Fragility #Displacement 133
Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · 27/01/2026In Mali, thousands of survivors of GBV lack access to essential services. Abrupt funding cuts and the uncertainty of psychosocial support programmes have directly impacted people’s safety and wellbeing. Want to know more? Visit "In Their Eyes" at Halles Saint-Géry until 12 Feb! 022
Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · 19/01/2026Bear witness to Mali’s humanitarian crisis through the eyes of those living it. “In Their Eyes”, an EU-funded exhibition about one of the world's least publicised crises, opens Jan 23 in Brussels. 📍: Halles Saint-Géry, 1000 Bruxelles 🗓️: 23/01 to 12/02 Free, Open daily 100
Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · 09/01/2026As the world marks 1,000 days since conflict erupted in Sudan, millions of civilians continue to face one of the most severe humanitarian crises in the world. Read DRC's full statement "1,000 Days of Conflict in Sudan" at this link: drc.ngo/resources/ne...drc.ngo1,000 Days of Conflict in Sudan: Civilians are Paying the Price of ImpunityAs the world marks 1,000 days since conflict erupted in Sudan, millions of civilians continue to face one of the most severe humanitarian crises in the world. 111
Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · 06/10/2025📣 DRC’s EU Representation Office in Brussels is hiring! We're looking for a motivated and committed EU Partnership Intern to join our team! 📅 Applications close: 17 October 2025 🔗 Apply now: brnw.ch/21wWnVN 031
Reposted by Danish Refugee Council EUDanish Refugee Council @drcngo.bsky.social · 15/09/2025One year ago, our colleague Manuel Alejandro Tique was detained while delivering aid to vulnerable communities in Venezuela. From the Danish Refugee Council, we raise our voice for his release. His family, friends, and colleagues need him back. #AlejandroIsAHumanitarian #NotATarget 053
Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · 01/09/2025An earthquake has struck Afghanistan late last night. So far, at least 622 have been reported killed and damage is extensive. All local DRC staff are accounted for and well. DRC team has deployed teams to Kunar and Nangahar provinces for initial assessments for response. 021
Reposted by Danish Refugee Council EUDanish Refugee Council @drcngo.bsky.social · 22/08/2025We demand an end to this man-made famine and use of starvation a weapon of war by Israeli authorities. The answer is simple, let in principled humanitarian aid at scale. The world can no longer watch without acting as this catastrophe unfolds + the Palestinian people continue to suffer #Famineingaza 031
Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · 19/08/2025Today on #WorldHumanitarianDay, we join calls for urgent action: respect international humanitarian law, protect civilians and humanitarians, and end impunity. Humanitarian principles must be upheld - lives depend on it. #ActForHumanity - now. 050
Reposted by Danish Refugee Council EUMixed Migration Centre @mixedmigration.org · 28/07/2025The rise in border identity checks and summer crackdowns in France and Belgium are exacerbating access barriers to basic services and rights for undocumented migrants. In 2024, MMC interviewed 1,002 undocumented migrants in #France and #Belgium finding that: ⬇️🧵 112
Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · 04/08/2025📣 DRC’s EU Representation Office in Brussels is hiring! We're looking for a motivated and committed EU Humanitarian Advocacy Intern to join our team. 📅 Applications close: 31 August 2025 🔗 Apply now: drc.ngo/job?id=174187drc.ngoEU Humanitarian Advocacy Intern - Brussels, BelgiumWork with us at Danish Refugee Council and make a real difference for the more than 100.000.000 refugees and displaced persons in the world. 000
Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · 31/07/2025It’s been three weeks since the EU announced a deal with Israel to deliver ‘aid at scale’ to Gaza. Since then, none of the commitments have been implemented. Widespread famine is unfolding. Aid must be let in immediately. The EU must act NOW ! @kajakallas.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu 010
Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · 30/07/2025The IPC warns that the worst-case scenario of famine is currently unfolding in the Gaza Strip. This is no time for smokescreen solutions or empty words. To prevent mass starvation, aid must be allowed in immediately and at scale. www.ipcinfo.org/ipcinfo-webs... 000
Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · 28/07/2025Israel’s siege on Gaza is causing mass starvation. Humanitarian agencies have the capacity and supplies to respond at scale. But the Israeli government continues to block access. The solution is simple: Governments must act to save lives! #StopStarvingGaza #EndTheSiege #CeasefireNOW 101
Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · 24/07/2025The Israeli government’s siege is starving the people of Gaza. Over 100 NGOs call on governments to act NOW. It's time for an immediate, permanent ceasefire; all restrictions lifted; land crossings opened; full access and a principled, UN-led humanitarian response. #CeasefireNow #EndTheSiegedrc.ngoAs mass starvation spreads across Gaza, our colleagues and those we serve are wasting awayAs the Israeli government’s siege starves the people of Gaza, aid workers are now joining the same food lines, risking being shot just to feed their families. 000
Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · 02/07/2025We urge the EU to act NOW: pressure the Israeli government to uphold international law by lifting the blockade, halting the deadly militarized aid scheme, and reinstating the UN-led mechanism! #Gaza #HumanitarianAid #EUAction #CeasefireNOW! 000
Reposted by Danish Refugee Council EUDanish Refugee Council @drcngo.bsky.social · 01/07/2025JOINT STATEMENT: The EU's recent 'safe country' proposals appear to be part of a broader strategy to externalise the EU’s migration management. With 50+ NGOs, we're calling on the EU and member states to reject any attempts to weaken protection for asylum seekers. 153
Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · 01/07/2025"Political winds can shift, but our values and obligations to the rule of law and asylum seekers and refugees must not" -Céline Mias, DRC EU Director. As Denmark takes the EU presidency, it bears responsibility to uphold international obligations to asylum-seekers. www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...euronews.comDenmark assumes EU presidency in stormy times. Here's what to expectSecurity tops the agenda as Denmark assumes the six-month rotating presidency of the EU Council. #EuropeNews 001
Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · 20/06/2025On #WorldRefugeeDay, we want to honour the resilience and the strength of refugees and displaced people around the world. Join us as we express our solidarity and renew our commitment to support them rebuild a life in dignity. Read more about our work: brnw.ch/21wTybA 001
Reposted by Danish Refugee Council EUDanish Refugee Council @drcngo.bsky.social · 16/06/2025In challenging times, we hold on to love, hope, and empathy. When crises multiply and aid shrinks, we don’t give up, we choose to endure and unite! This week is #WorldRefugeeDay! Join us in honouring the resilience & humanity of refugees. If they can persevere, so must our support! 011
Reposted by Danish Refugee Council EUDanish Refugee Council @drcngo.bsky.social · 13/06/2025Ahead of #WorldRefugeeDay, we reflect on the staggering figures that define the global displacement crisis. Recognizing our shared humanity and the urgent need for justice is more important than ever. Humanity is our superpower. *Source: @unhcr.org www.unhcr.org/refugee-stat... 022
Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · 13/06/2025Over 120 million people have been forcibly displaced. Despite losing everything, they endure - sustained by love, hope, and friendships. Next week is #WorldRefugeeDay. Join us in honouring their resilience and renewing our commitment to them. Read more about our work: brnw.ch/21wTmN1 000
Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · 12/06/2025🌍 We’re in! DRC @drcngo.bsky.social is now an Associate Member of Concord Europe @concord-europe.bsky.social! At a time of shrinking civic space, this is a call to action. We’re proud to join others working for people-centered EU external action and global justice. #Solidarity #EU #CivilSociety 031
Reposted by Danish Refugee Council EUDanish Refugee Council @drcngo.bsky.social · 29/05/2025Six months after the ceasefire in #Lebanon, Israel's ongoing violations continue to devastate civilians. The international community must urgently act to protect lives, enforce international law, and support Lebanon's recovery. Read the statement: drc.ngo/resources/ne...drc.ngoJoint Statement by Humanitarian, Development, and Human Rights Organizations in LebanonFrom South to North, ongoing violations must end — Ceasefire commitments and IHL obligations must be respected. 031
Reposted by Danish Refugee Council EUDanish Refugee Council @drcngo.bsky.social · 21/05/2025Ahead of our participation in the VII Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) on Yemen today, we, along with 166 organisations, have signed an urgent appeal to the international community to take immediate action and prevent irreversible harm to millions of lives. Statement: drc.ngo/resources/ne...drc.ngo116 Aid organizations call for immediate action to pull Yemen back from the brink of catastrophe 022
Reposted by Danish Refugee Council EUDanish Refugee Council @drcngo.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Our SG wraps up two impactful days at #EHF2025. The forum took place at a critical time, as humanitarian funding declines while crises continue to multiply. Despite these challenges, we remain on the ground — and our commitment endures. 022
Reposted by Danish Refugee Council EUDanish Refugee Council @drcngo.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Today at the #EHF2025, our SG spoke about the catastrophic situation in Sudan. Violence and famine are expanding – the crisis is spilling over and destabilizing fragile neighbouring countries. A coordinated, robust, and principled response is urgently needed. #EHF2025 022
Reposted by Danish Refugee Council EUDanish Refugee Council @drcngo.bsky.social · 20/05/2025At the EHF2025 our secretary general Charlotte Slente has spoken about the dramatic conditions of the Sudanese population, living with famine and violence. Together with the other panelists, she called for a urgent, coordinated, robust and principled response. #EHF2025 022
Reposted by Danish Refugee Council EUDanish Refugee Council @drcngo.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Today our SG Charlotte Slente had a fruitful exchange w/ EU Commissioner Dubravka ŠUICA on the needs of displacement- affected populations across MENA, the importance of #IHL to save lives in #oPt, & EU support to the transition in #Syria. #EHF2025 021
Reposted by Danish Refugee Council EUCeline Mias @celinemias.bsky.social · 19/05/2025At the launch of the 4th #EHF2025 - Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social reaffirms that EU humanitarian aid is here to say. Looking fwd to 2 productive days on addressing crises globally. @drcngo.bsky.social @drceu.bsky.social 012
Reposted by Danish Refugee Council EUDanish Refugee Council @drcngo.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Our SG is at the #EHF25 today to speak about the desperate conditions DRC is witnessing in #Sudan and how DRC is working with partners and communities to save lives. Follow the livestream from 15:30: europeanhumanitarianforum.eu/en/watch-liv... 032
Reposted by Danish Refugee Council EUClár Ní Chonghaile @clarnic.bsky.social · 03/04/2025From water projects in #Afghanistan to demining in #Colombia, aid cuts from Trump, EU and UK stop work that makes the world safer. For @contextnewsroom.bsky.social, Jo Gill sat down with Charlotte Slente, head of the Danish Refugee Council @drcngo.bsky.social www.context.news/money-power-...context.newsQ&A: More refugees, far less cash - what keeps aid workers awake | ContextFrom water projects in Afghanistan to demining in Colombia, aid cuts from Trump, EU and UK stop work that makes the world safer 022
Reposted by Danish Refugee Council EUCeline Mias @celinemias.bsky.social · 15/04/2025@jenniferrankin.bsky.social highlights the massive gaps left by aid cuts. @drcngo.bsky.social's Charlotte Slente was quoted, "said she foresaw “some difficult years” ahead as increasing humanitarian needs meet shrinking budgets." In practice, this means that people in need are left without support. 032
Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · 07/05/2025DRC endorses the statement by the Occupied Palestinian Territory Humanitarian Country Team on principled aid delivery in Gaza: www.ochaopt.org/content/stat... 000
Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · 05/05/2025In Gaza, civilians are trapped under bombardment and starved. If they are not killed by airstrikes, they are being condemned to die slowly from hunger by the blockade. We call on the international community to take immediate action: drc.ngo/resources/ne... 000
Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · 24/04/2025The New #EU #Return rules aim to increase the number of returnees. However, the proposed punitive approach to return will not be safe and dignified for the people concerned. Read DRC's initial reflections on key aspects of the proposed regulation here: drc.ngo/resources/ne...drc.ngoDRC position: New proposal on return will make it difficult for rejected asylum seekers to return voluntarily, extending the use of force, sanctions, and detentionIn March 2025, the European Commission presented a legislative proposal to change the EU’s return framework, which also covers rejected asylum seekers. The legislative proposal will now be negotiated ... 001
Reposted by Danish Refugee Council EU ECRE @theecre.bsky.social · 11/03/2025The @ec.europa.eu published its proposal on Return Regulation Overall, the Return regulation proposal severely limits procedural safeguards and restricts migrants' rights to appeal against the return decision and detention. 11828
Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · 04/03/2025The Temporary Protection Directive, activated three years ago, provides a lifeline for millions of people fleeing Ukraine. It's now set to expire in a year's time. Today we join 109 orgs to call on the EU and its member states to find durable solutions: drc.ngo/resources/ne... 010
Danish Refugee Council EU @drceu.bsky.social · 27/02/2025Not only are these terminations egregious breaches of contracts, but they endanger the lives of millions of the world’s most vulnerable people. Read the full statement here: drc.ngo/resources/ne... 022