Gillian Triggs

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 17/05/2022

Across the world, LGBTIQ+ people face violence, persecution and discrimination. Many are forced to flee in search of safety. We will always advocate for the rights of LGBTIQ+ people to be protected - both at home, and in the places where they have sought refuge. #IDAHOTB https://t.co/69UO69RzsR

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 13/05/2022

Many families have been separated by the war in Ukraine. Many refugees are without their partners, children or other family members who remain in Ukraine. Not only are they very anxious about their own circumstances but also about their loved ones who are left behind.

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 13/05/2022

Women, children, older people, people with disabilities, and others with specific needs are among those who have fled Ukraine to Poland. In Krakow, I heard from refugees on the support they require - from medical care, psychological support, accommodation, to financial aid. https://t.co/L98ksJgsrS

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 10/05/2022

I’m in Poland this week, a country which has welcomed more than 3 million refugees who have fled the war in Ukraine. Our @UNHCRPoland team is on the ground, working alongside national and local authorities, humanitarian partners and civil society to support those who have fled. https://t.co/6ZyMkgtUkI

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 04/05/2022

Last week I was in India, a country with a long, historical tradition of supporting refugees. In Delhi and Chennai, I held very constructive discussions with national and regional authorities on protection, inclusion and solutions for refugees. https://t.co/yzbUvLbImL

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 04/05/2022

The impact of rising forced displacement and the pandemic has left many national asylum systems with increasing caseloads and mounting backlogs. To help support States with the expedient and quality processing of cases, we've launched this new resource: https://t.co/6TZ0lk48i3

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 14/04/2022

These arrangements simply shift asylum responsibilities, evade international obligations, and are contrary to the letter and spirit of the Refugee Convention. The UK has an obligation to ensure access to asylum for those seeking protection. https://t.co/sCZEVcXGtm

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 14/04/2022

We strongly oppose the UK's plans to export its asylum obligations by transferring asylum seekers and refugees to Rwanda. People fleeing war, conflict and persecution deserve compassion and empathy. They should not be traded like commodities and transferred abroad for processing

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 13/04/2022

We urge border control + law enforcement officials, and social services, in neighboring countries and beyond, strengthen anti-trafficking efforts- from early detection and prevention, to support for survivors, ensuring perpetrators are brought to justice, and victims compensated. https://t.co/IVnQ9bYKh8

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 13/04/2022

With women and children comprising 90% of all those fleeing Ukraine, the risks of human trafficking are heightened. While national authorities are actively leading on the response, we urge more be done to mitigate risks and prevent these violations. https://t.co/DbeYGnVM5M