Filippo Grandi

Filippo Grandi

@RefugeesChief - 07/10/2018

Impressed by Colombia’s efforts to document, feed, shelter & care for thousands of Venezuelans arriving every day. Many are involved: government, local authorities, NGOs, churches, civil society. This extraordinary solidarity needs more international support. https://t.co/K23gjFgw1K

Filippo Grandi

@RefugeesChief - 07/10/2018

Starting a weeklong tour of 4 countries in South America receiving Venezuelan refugees+migrants - to thank them for their hospitality and discuss quality+level of support provided by UNHCR, @UNmigration and partners. https://t.co/ZFqsNKCAzD

Filippo Grandi

@RefugeesChief - 05/10/2018

Today I met with António Vitorino at the end of his first week as ⁦@IOMchief⁩ - I look forward to working closely together in the years to come. https://t.co/ozQNsr7A55

Filippo Grandi

@RefugeesChief - 05/10/2018

Congratulations to @NadiaMuradBasee and @DenisMukwege on winning the #NobelPeacePrize and for being such extraordinary champions of the fight against rape in war. https://t.co/4SqsiHMDkS

Filippo Grandi

@RefugeesChief - 05/10/2018

A great quote from this week’s UNHCR #ExCom: “Refugees are in fragile situations but they are not fragile - they are resilient, and can be partners in their own future”. Thank you all - states, organisations, civil society - for your participation! https://t.co/LPssaqANRc

Filippo Grandi

@RefugeesChief - 04/10/2018

The language of politics has become ruthless, giving licence to discrimination, racism, xenophobia. Refugees+ migrants are targets & casualties of power-driven agendas. Political leadership should strive to unite, but now – too often – prides itself on dividing. UNHCR #Excom https://t.co/UrLXd7C8vh

Filippo Grandi

@RefugeesChief - 04/10/2018

Deputy High Commissioner @KellyTClements reports to #Excom that UNHCR is on track to raise US$ 445 million from the private sector and individuals this year - and to reach one billion by 2025. https://t.co/pJ1OEJhLVc

Filippo Grandi

@RefugeesChief - 04/10/2018

“The language of reason is gentle” - Assistant High Commissioner Volker Türk quoting Freud as he speaks to UNHCR’s #Excom. https://t.co/BdHFF8WnBt

Filippo Grandi

@RefugeesChief - 03/10/2018

Granting asylum is one of the most ancient and shared gestures of solidarity in the history of humankind. It has helped save lives, build and rebuild nations, and preserve our sense of humanity. UNHCR #EXCOM https://t.co/HbPL5GbqDr

Filippo Grandi

@RefugeesChief - 01/10/2018

Honoured to give the #NansenAward to Dr Evan Atar Adaha of South Sudan - selfless surgeon, humanitarian hero, symbol of hope for his people, for refugees, and for all of us. https://t.co/ONMn2LhOXi