UNHCR Niger

UNHCR Niger

@UNHCRNiger - 31/01/2019

"Perils of a Journey from Eritrea through Libya to Europe" (via Niger). Tekle fled Eritrea with the aim of reaching Europe. "I just wanted a peaceful life". But he was not prepared for the horror he encountered along the way in Libya. Read his story here: https://t.co/w6LuaUzTUQ

UNHCR Niger

@UNHCRNiger - 30/01/2019

At least 2,275 died crossing the Mediterranean Sea last year. 2,275 men, women and children. 2,275 dads, mums, sons and daughters. There are real people behind these numbers. They deserve our compassion. https://t.co/ILMOSREyzy #DesperateJourneys

UNHCR Niger

@UNHCRNiger - 30/01/2019

In 2018, 6 people died every day trying to cross the Mediterranean. "We can put an end to these tragedies by having the courage & vision to look beyond the next boat & adopt a long-term approach"@RefugeesChief. New Desperate Journeys report out today. https://t.co/b0WVSLCkK3

UNHCR Niger

@UNHCRNiger - 29/01/2019

Today is the official launch of the Nigeria Situation Regional Refugee Response Plan, 2019-2020. A holistic plan, taking into account the needs of refugees & host population, and working to strengthen the nexus with development. Available to download here: https://t.co/RXFC5T5ONj https://t.co/Pbl353GcPR

UNHCR Niger

@UNHCRNiger - 29/01/2019

Wonderful to see some of the refugees who passed through horrors at home, then in #Libya, who were evacuated to #Niger, & have finally been welcomed with open arms to a village in France??! This solidarity is an example to other communities. @UNHCRfrance https://t.co/sTuXEEGIFC

UNHCR Niger

@UNHCRNiger - 29/01/2019

"UNHCR Box": When access to Culture doesn't have to depend on Internet Connectivity! A new and innovative project for @Refugees in Diffa, providing a wealth of information, movies, books and games without requiring internet. @UNHCRInnovation For more info: https://t.co/uxtYjxnZL1 https://t.co/MZK0i8fZIK

UNHCR Niger

@UNHCRNiger - 28/01/2019

Niger is delighted to welcome the first group of 130 refugees evacuated from Libya to Niger in 2019 this evening. Warm welcome to all. Now to work on long term solutions together! #solidarity https://t.co/B3HxY16QCs

UNHCR Niger

@UNHCRNiger - 28/01/2019

Thank you @UNHCRLibya . We look forward to welcoming more evacuated refugees to #Niger very soon! https://t.co/s8cC3cp4pM

UNHCR Niger

@UNHCRNiger - 25/01/2019

A celebration of Cultures & Diversity! "Cuisines du Monde" gave the opportunity for @refugees of more than 5 nationalities to share their skills and culture with the community of Niger. Chefs,?‍? dancers,? musicians? and artists?‍? shared their wonderful work with all! @ccfnjr https://t.co/rABRKpSCZc

UNHCR Niger

@UNHCRNiger - 24/01/2019

"Politicians must stop using human-beings for political point-scoring, and to instead address this as a humanitarian issue, with saving lives the priority"@yaxle https://t.co/okG72A4NW6