UNHCR East, Horn of Africa and Great Lakes
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Official account of the UN Refugee Agency in the East, Horn of Africa and Great Lakes region. #WithRefugees
These passengers have found safety in Burundi after fleeing conflict in DR Congo. Each one has a story to tell. Each one deserves to be heard. We need your support to keep helping refugees like these reach safety.
As the Sudan crisis continues to uproot lives, development partners are stepping up At the latest regional DPG meeting, @WorldBank, @UNHABITAT, @UNDP, @EU_Commission, @FAO, @IsDB_Group, @IMFNews, @UNRCO shared efforts to scale up support More info 👇 🔗developmentactionrefugees.org/whats-new/deve…
“The level of destruction that I have just witnessed in Khartoum explains to you why we have over 4 million people who have been forced to flee this country and go into neighbouring countries.” ~ UNHCR’s @mamadou_dbalde in Sudan
❌ Over 2 years of horrifying war, still ongoing ❌ Devastating destruction of homes and property ✅ Displaced Sudanese making their way back home. They need help to settle down and rebuild their lives. We cannot turn their backs on them. unhcr.org/news/press-rel…
The @WorldBank approved a $76.3M project to expand clean energy & digital access in #Sudan🇸🇩, reaching 150,000 people including refugees, returnees, IDPs & host communities across 4 states. Addressing urgent needs & long-term recovery. Press Release 👇 developmentactionrefugees.org/whats-new/part…
Significant progress on advancing durable solutions for thousands of refugees who desire to return to their homes and rebuild their lives. We are committed to doing our part in moving this agreement forward. @Refugees
UNHCR welcomes the decisions reached by Govts of DRC and Rwanda in these tripartite mtgs on voluntary repatriation this week. We stand ready to work with all parties to create conditions that allow refugees to choose to return home in safety and dignity.
UNHCR welcomes the decisions reached by Govts of DRC and Rwanda in these tripartite mtgs on voluntary repatriation this week. We stand ready to work with all parties to create conditions that allow refugees to choose to return home in safety and dignity.
𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐐𝐔𝐄́: Today in Addis Ababa, on behalf of the Republic of Rwanda, Ambassador Charles Karamba signed the Joint Communiqué of the Tripartite High-Level Meeting between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Government of the Republic…
Displaced by conflict and facing hunger, refugee bakers in Bentiu, South Sudan are rebuilding their lives with support from UNHCR. Save this 5-step bread recipe 🍞 Donate to help support lasting impact: bit.ly/3GTk98W #WithRefugees #Sudancrisis
📊Data drives change. Governments, UNHCR & partners are using evidence to improve policies & support for refugees, returnees & host communities. 🧭Where data gaps remain, action is underway. 📘 Read the new report: unhcr.org/media/putting-… #WithRefugees #DataForDevelopment
📍 Blue Nile State 🇸🇩 Thousands of Sudanese refugee returnees live in makeshift shelters, exposed to harsh weather & lacking basics. #UNHCR delivered relief kits & family tents to 3,000+ families, reaching 40,000 people. Every item brings safety. Every tent restores dignity.
📜1953: “No money left in the UN Refugee Emergency Fund.” 🕰️2025: History risks repeating itself UNHCR’s mission hasn’t changed but deep funding cuts mean we risk again turning people away This letter is from our archives. Let’s not make it today’s news unh.cr/6724ad9f0
♟️“If I were a chess piece…”♟️ From queens to pawns, these refugee students in Kakuma know that every move and every person matters. 💭 On #WorldChessDay, they remind us: even small steps can change the game.Carol
These aren’t just budget cuts. They’re lifelines being pulled from millions of people forced to flee. This is the real impact of funding cuts. Learn more: unhcr.org/news/briefing-…
Rebuilding homes and facilitating solutions in #SouthSudan. Pursuing what’s possible, despite challenges everywhere. Well done, @MarieHVerney , @VijayaSouri, your teams and your Government & @EUinSouthSudan partners. @CelestinFranz
Rebuilding homes and hope in #Makakal once the largest and most dynamic city in #southsudan This is only possible with the close partnership of @IOMSouthSudan @UNHCRSouthSudan & @EUinSouthSudan + the State authorities An example of what is possible in the most challenging…
When you visit countries and communities devastated by conflicts and violence, and listen to people forced to flee, you can only agree with late Madiba: “It is easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build”. #Peace #Dignity #MandelaDay
It takes strength to heal. To build. To choose peace in a world fractured by conflict. Nelson Mandela's words resonate as strong today as they ever have. On #MandelaDay, we honour his legacy of fighting for justice, dignity and equality.