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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 31m
Quality education means having quality teachers. For refugee learners, one great teacher can ensure a path to a brighter future. Three great teachers is a gamechanger. And no one knows this better than Leila, Suleiman and Weli. #WorldTeachersDay
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 21h
Want to support refugees around the world? Stick to the plan.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 04/10/2026
After 10 years as a refugee, Jeanne returned home to Burundi with her 10 children. Now, she’s rebuilding their future. But funding shortfalls risk cutting the support families need to start again. Find out more: unh.cr/eJBYPX
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 03/10/2026
Education can unlock incredible opportunities. Just ask our Goodwill Ambassador Mary Maker. She grew up as a refugee in Kakuma, Kenya and recently attended #UNGA in New York to share a clear message. Refugees need more than words. They need action.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 03/10/2026
Access to education is a human right, for refugees and everyone. Ensuring enrolment in education is where it begins, and making sure that access continues at every level is how we reach a brighter future for us all. Learn more in this year's Education Report: unh.cr/z8BGwE
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 03/10/2026
Across the world, UNHCR protects families fleeing war and persecution. Here’s a glimpse through the camera lens of what that looks like.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 02/10/2026
For refugee children, school is where safety begins. But getting in is just the first step. Every one of them deserves a path that leads somewhere, and education is how they get there. Read UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih's foreword to this year's Education Report: unh.cr/z8BGwE
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 02/10/2026
From Syrian refugee to commercial pilot. Our Goodwill Ambassador and the first female Syrian pilot, Maya Ghazal is proof of what’s possible when refugees have access to education. Find out about her story and more in the UNHCR 2026 Education Report: unh.cr/MB7we9
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 02/10/2026
Education can only change the lives of students who are in the classrooms. Nearly half of the world’s school-aged refugees aren't. Learn more in this year's Education Report: unh.cr/z8BGwE
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 01/10/2026
Don’t scroll past this. Lives are at stake. Find out more here: unh.cr/eJBYPX
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 01/10/2026
Remember her name. When UNHCR loses support, people like Fatima could lose theirs. Behind every funding cut is a person whose future is at stake. Find out more: unh.cr/eJBYPX
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 30/09/2026
Good luck to Tala Al-Hunaidi and Mahmoud Al Hussein, who are making history as members of the first-ever Refugee Team at the Asian Games! Their journey to #Nagoya2026 from Jordan’s Azraq camp is an inspiration to us all. #AsianGames #アジア競技大会
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 30/09/2026
At #UNGA, Goodwill Ambassador Gugu Mbatha-Raw remembered brave refugee women she met at the Chad-Sudan border. Ordinary people who had lost loved ones, homes and safety but held onto their hopes for the future. For them and millions of others, the refugee convention is a lifeline.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 30/09/2026
UNHCR is concerned by Malaysia’s recent return of 1,476 people to Myanmar amid the country’s continuing conflict and dire human rights and humanitarian situation. Learn more: www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...
UNHCR is concerned by returns from Malaysia to Myanmar amid ongoing conflict.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 30/09/2026
A good teacher can help a struggling student become a great one. This certainly was the case for Suleiman. Returning to Dadaab, he has now set his sights on ensuring refugee students, like he once was, have the opportunity to reach their dreams.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 30/09/2026
Remember her name. When UNHCR loses support, people like Benazir could lose theirs. Behind every funding cut is a person whose future is at stake. Find out more: unh.cr/eJBYPX
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 29/09/2026
UNHCR is urging donors and partners to provide urgent support now and expand flexible funding to protect progress already made, help people move beyond reliance on humanitarian aid and rebuild their lives. www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 29/09/2026
Faced with sharply declining resources, we have undertaken significant reforms and difficult prioritization measures to protect its most critical work. But the scale and persistence of the funding shortfall mean that even our highest-priority protection and solutions work is now being affected.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 29/09/2026
Available funding fell from $5.2 billion to $3.9 billion between 2024 and 2025, and by the end of July 2026, UNHCR had received only 32% of the $8.5 billion funding needed this year, even as the number of people UNHCR is mandated to protect remained at historically high levels.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 29/09/2026
Millions of refugees and other forcibly displaced and stateless people are on the brink of losing access to vital assistance.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 29/09/2026
This is forcing UNHCR to scale back core programmes, leaving millions without the support they need to stay safe.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 29/09/2026
Continued severe funding cuts are pushing refugee support and protection structures towards breaking point in the world’s largest displacement situations.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 29/09/2026
🚨 UNHCR sounds the alarm as 8.3 million risk losing their lifeline.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 29/09/2026
Remember her name. When UNHCR loses support, people like Jeanne could lose theirs. Behind every funding cut is a person whose future is at stake. Find out more: unh.cr/eJBYPX
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 28/09/2026
His parents died during fighting in Burundi when he was 16. Fabrice fled to save his life. Nearly 10 years later, he’s returned home to Burundi and he’s rebuilding his life and reconnecting with his communities with support from UNHCR.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 27/09/2026
Because even in a conflict, people can get sick. Protecting refugees means protecting their right to have safe access to healthcare.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 27/09/2026
When people are forced to flee, one crisis can quickly lead to another. DR Congo PM Judith Suminwa Tuluka calls on the world to work toward peace, development and cooperation.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 26/09/2026
As #UNGA comes to a close, our call remains clear: Refugees must be protected. They need access to safety, opportunities to rebuild their lives and lasting solutions — including the chance to return home when it is safe to do so. The work continues.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 26/09/2026
No backtracking, no exceptions. Thank you Secretary-General António Guterres for standing with refugees and reminding us that the principles of the Refugee Convention must continue to guide our work.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 25/09/2026
Today, High Commissioner @‌BarhamSalih delivered his first address to the UN Security Council. His message was clear: displacement is rapidly outpacing solutions. He called on the #UNSC to make peace possible so refugees can return. Full statement: www.unhcr.org/news/speeche...
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 25/09/2026
"Asylum is not charity. It is a right, a fundamental human right." At #UNGA, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen shared a deeply personal call to defend the Refugee Convention, reminding us what is possible when those forced to flee are met with compassion, dignity and safety.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 25/09/2026
Today at #UNGA, High Commissioner Barham Salih met face-to-face with global leaders to push for solutions and self-reliance for refugees and internally displaced people.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 24/09/2026
From fleeing DR Congo to bringing his voice to the United Nations this #UNGA, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Toussaint Chiza continues to show his unwavering support for people forced to flee.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 24/09/2026
An #UNGA reminder 75 years in the making. ⬇️ People forced to flee persecution, conflict or violence must be able to find safety and protection. 75 years after the Refugee Convention was adopted, it remains a lifeline for millions of refugees.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 24/09/2026
30 seconds. One message. This is UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Mary Maker’s message for world leaders from #UNGA.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 24/09/2026
A new wave of war. Civilians and humanitarians under attack. We’re on the ground helping the most vulnerable. Here’s what your algorithm isn't showing you about Ukraine. #UNGA
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 23/09/2026
A simple but powerful principle: people forced to flee should not be left without protection. 75 years after the Refugee Convention was adopted, it remains a lifeline for millions of refugees. Today, world leaders gathered at #UNGA to recommit to the life-saving document.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 23/09/2026
Many Syrians finally see a glimmer of hope and stability on the horizon. But for those returning, the road home is long. The world must keep its eyes on Syria. #UNGA
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 23/09/2026
A promise made 75 years ago. A promise of safety. A promise of dignity. A promise we must keep. Our Global Goodwill Ambassador, Cate Blanchett, joins us in reaffirming our commitment to refugees everywhere and in standing in solidarity with people forced to flee.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 22/09/2026
Behind every crisis are human lives. Until everyone is safe, the world must not look away. Stand in solidarity with all people forced to flee. #UNGA
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 22/09/2026
How does UNHCR protect refugees? #UNGA
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 22/09/2026
It is estimated that more than 22 million people require humanitarian assistance, including internally displaced people and around 65,000 refugees and asylum-seekers, mainly from Somalia and Ethiopia. www.unhcr.org/news/briefin...
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 22/09/2026
Even before the recent escalation, more than 5.2 million people were internally displaced in Yemen, and the current fighting is deepening an already dire humanitarian crisis in the country.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 22/09/2026
Taiz remains the epicentre of the crisis, accounting for more than 60% of the overall displacement, with many families remaining within the governorate itself, unable to move to safer locations due to fighting, blocked roads or lack of transportation and fuel.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 22/09/2026
Civilians continue to bear the brunt of the conflict, with at least 110 casualties reported, including 28 lives lost.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 22/09/2026
Fighting in Yemen is expanding across multiple front lines, triggering a rapidly growing displacement crisis and driving more than 130,000 people to flee their homes since the beginning of September.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 22/09/2026
Intensifying fighting in Yemen could drive more mass displacement, with growing numbers of people expected to flee both within Yemen and to Djibouti, Somalia and other countries.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 22/09/2026
🚨 Escalating conflict in Yemen could fuel more displacement, refugee movement.
Al-Firdaws camp in Yemen's Aden Governate is hosting families displaced by the recent intensification of fighting.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 21/09/2026
As world leaders gather at #UNGA, we ask that the world’s largest displacement crisis stays in focus. The world must not look away. #KeepEyesOnSudan
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 21/09/2026
#UNGA begins today. Every second. Every hour. Every day. During every meeting, event, and discussion. This is our message to refugees and people forced to flee.
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