Australia for UNHCR

Australia for UNHCR

@UNrefugees - 12/05/2020

@LillyCarlisle: "They are facing choices between paying their rent, or having a big Iftar meal to break their fast... It's difficult to see."

Australia for UNHCR

@UNrefugees - 12/05/2020

@LillyCarlisle: "This year people are having their Iftars only with their very close family."

Australia for UNHCR

@UNrefugees - 12/05/2020

@LillyCarlisle: "Last year I was attending an Iftar every night. There was a big Iftar at all the community centres. This Ramadan is very different, big gatherings are not allowed, in Jordan we have a curfew of 6pm and everyone has to be inside by then."

Australia for UNHCR

@UNrefugees - 12/05/2020

@LillyCarlisle: "So many people have lost their livelihoods because of the coronavirus emergency. About a third of refugees in Jordan have lost their jobs completely and 90% have no savings left."

Australia for UNHCR

@UNrefugees - 12/05/2020

@LillyCarlisle from @UNHCRJordan: "Often people have this stereotype that refugees live in camps or settlements... but this is not the case. Most of the time they can just be our neighbours. They live next door to me."

Australia for UNHCR

@UNrefugees - 12/05/2020

@AlFadak: "I feel very strongly about refugee communities speaking up about what impacts them... and having the opportunity to do so"

Australia for UNHCR

@UNrefugees - 12/05/2020

@AlFadak: "What I love about Australia is the diversity, I never thought there was much of a culture shock because you can find and build your own community here."

Australia for UNHCR

@UNrefugees - 12/05/2020

@AlFadak: "I remember this one Australian official. I can't remember what he said, but he was so friendly and nice and kind and very welcoming. A beautiful introduction to Australian culture."

Australia for UNHCR

@UNrefugees - 12/05/2020

@AlFadak: "I have beautiful memories of my life in Iraq... It was such a big beautiful community which we really do miss."

Australia for UNHCR

@UNrefugees - 12/05/2020

We are live with @LillyCarlisle from @UNHCRJordan, @AlFadak and @petergouldart in conversation with our National Director @NaomiCSteer about supporting refugees observing Ramadan during the coronavirus pandemic. #WithRefugees https://t.co/AfwohsT1Tz