Filippo Grandi

Filippo Grandi

@RefugeesChief - 15/02/2019

The government of Bangladesh with UNHCR, @UNmigration, the @UN at large and the NGO community launch today a funding appeal for 920m $ to support Rohingya refugees+local communities in 2019. We count on a swift and substantial donor response. @MdShahriarAlam @IOMchief @MiaSeppo https://t.co/0LWOQkGXI4

Filippo Grandi

@RefugeesChief - 12/02/2019

Honoured to be received by President @SahleWorkZewde of Ethiopia and to discuss her country’s generous refugee policy and the need to mobilize more resources to support host communities. https://t.co/IF0O6q7ZWq

Filippo Grandi

@RefugeesChief - 12/02/2019

This firewood project in southern Ethiopia, supported by @IKEAFoundation, is a huge win-win: protects the environment, generates income for Somali refugees, prevents violence against women by limiting wood collection, helps refugees and locals coexist peacefully. Photos @ggkenya https://t.co/KSd8kMNSfX

Filippo Grandi

@RefugeesChief - 11/02/2019

Innovative projects for Somali refugees and host communities, promoting self-reliance and integration, are carried out in southern #Ethiopia ?? by the government and UNHCR with the special support of the @IKEAFoundation. A model for other situations! @PMEthiopia @mfaethiopia https://t.co/CT1Xt9FHfz

Filippo Grandi

@RefugeesChief - 10/02/2019

President Tshisekedi’s commitment to create conditions for the peaceful and voluntary return of Congolese refugees abroad and of the displaced people inside the country is encouraging. I pledged UNHCR’s support to this important effort. @presidence_rdc https://t.co/9KnqIWpj0E

Filippo Grandi

@RefugeesChief - 09/02/2019

In thousands of African villages, sharing meagre resources with foreigners fleeing war and violence is not the subject of political disputes (as in many rich countries) but a gesture rooted in ancient solidarity. 2019 is the @_AfricanUnion year of refugees and displaced people. https://t.co/iP9kiS51BN

Filippo Grandi

@RefugeesChief - 07/02/2019

An elderly woman in Nyarugusu camp in Western Tanzania, home to 150,000 Burundian and Congolese refugees, said that she had nothing left to live for. I told her she must not lose courage, but instead teach the young generation how to stay strong in adversity. https://t.co/QqCCf55C5q

Filippo Grandi

@RefugeesChief - 06/02/2019

President @MagufuliJP’s affirmation that Tanzania remains hospitable to refugees was very encouraging. We agreed to work together in a spirit of mutual trust on asylum procedures, voluntary repatriation, support to host communities, more international cooperation. https://t.co/xmzNvFIpOV

Filippo Grandi

@RefugeesChief - 05/02/2019

Glad to start my visit to Tanzania with a fruitful and constructive discussion on regional dynamics and refugee movements with Foreign Minister Augustine Mahiga. @foreigntanzania https://t.co/aiQ5EuI5xC

Filippo Grandi

@RefugeesChief - 02/02/2019

All the best, @KGeorgieva! We at #UNHCR look forward to further advances in our partnership with the @WorldBank and our dialogue with you. https://t.co/kFN7KagIr8