UNHCR Southern Africa

UNHCR Southern Africa

@UNHCRSouthernAF - 23/09/2020

“The time to act is now” says @unhcrZulu speaking at today’s #UNGA event on gender equality in nationality laws. “Significant steps have been taken in southern Africa to eradicate statelessness. Ensuring gender equality in law is critical to maintain momentum.” #iBelong https://t.co/TqGkPI0NBC

UNHCR Southern Africa

@UNHCRSouthernAF - 21/09/2020

Join us for the Sept 23 event on Gender Equality in Nationality Laws! Panelists: @UN_Women ED @phumzileunwomen @commonwealthsec @PScotlandCSG Ministers of Justice of #Eswatini @PholileShakantu & #Togo K. Agbetomey, #Nepali activist @NShnuta. Register: https://t.co/zlPZxg0wYR https://t.co/aRDK1dQScp

UNHCR Southern Africa

@UNHCRSouthernAF - 21/09/2020

“All I want is peace @UN #UNGA75,” says Mari, a15 year old student in Boyabu refugee camp in the DRC. “Please restore peace in my country, the Central African Republic then focus your interventions on education and health. This is the future I want, the @UN I need.” https://t.co/bH8Qm7A16c

UNHCR Southern Africa

@UNHCRSouthernAF - 21/09/2020

@UNHCRSouthernAF 👏👏 activist Sabuni Francoise Chikunda for her work with fellow refugees in Uganda. You are an inspiration! https://t.co/aqNqBRZwGB via @refugees

UNHCR Southern Africa

@UNHCRSouthernAF - 21/09/2020

This year @UN celebrates 75 years of existence. Education is the future for every refugee youth #UNGA75. "Help us realize our dreams. End global conflict and displacement to help us become the leaders and people the world needs." https://t.co/aS1GqZmoXX

UNHCR Southern Africa

@UNHCRSouthernAF - 18/09/2020

@UNHCRSouthernAF @Refugees alarmed by attacks in Cabo Delgado where civilians like Joaquina and her family have been displaced, others killed. https://t.co/BYfwk0DYfX via @refugees

UNHCR Southern Africa

@UNHCRSouthernAF - 15/09/2020

UNHCR and WFP sound the alarm on the impact of food shortages on refugees in the DRC, after food cuts of up to 25 per cent, due to reduced funding. https://t.co/rfS0G4nbh7 via @refugees

UNHCR Southern Africa

@UNHCRSouthernAF - 11/09/2020

Concerted efforts from many quarters with support from UNHCR and partners, are helping displaced students study and take their final exams, despite COVID-19. @SouthernAF salutes your dedication and hard work: https://t.co/gf93Egay96 via @refugees

UNHCR Southern Africa

@UNHCRSouthernAF - 11/09/2020

Birth registration is crucial to ensure that a child can access a nationality. It opens the door to education and legal identity. Registering birth prevents statelessness. Let all children feel they belong. #FreedominBelonging #ibelong #statelessness. https://t.co/D99tQLsVEJ

UNHCR Southern Africa

@UNHCRSouthernAF - 10/09/2020

For people forced to flee violence or persecution, staying at home to isolate themselves from the virus is not an option. https://t.co/NZFXX4oS7i #StoryMaps