Filippo Grandi

Filippo Grandi

@FilippoGrandi - 11/11/2022

A group of refugees and asylum seekers in the Republic of Korea told us their stories: they’re grateful to have found shelter from violence in their countries, but their conditions are precarious. Korea’s asylum system must be improved to provide real stability and opportunities. https://t.co/GEl7iqEFBk

Filippo Grandi

@FilippoGrandi - 11/11/2022

I agreed with Minister of Justice Han Dong-Hoon that UNHCR will step up its support to the Government with a common goal: ensuring that the Republic of Korea’s asylum laws and policies are consistent with international standards and with pledges made at the Global Refugee Forum. https://t.co/o0C1UJqdH9

Filippo Grandi

@FilippoGrandi - 10/11/2022

Last night, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Jung Woo-sung and I laid flowers for the victims of the Itaewon tragedy in Seoul. I wish to offer deepest condolences once again to all Koreans. My thoughts are also with those injured, those who lost loved ones, and the rescue teams. https://t.co/ToaoRDAZx6

Filippo Grandi

@FilippoGrandi - 10/11/2022

We discussed UNHCR’s cooperation with the Korean Government in a positive meeting with @PrimeMinisterKR Han Duck-soo. The Republic of Korea is a valued partner, whose financial, moral and political support has grown over the years, as global refugee numbers continue to escalate. https://t.co/xz54CopgRq

Filippo Grandi

@FilippoGrandi - 10/11/2022

“In its history, the Republic of Korea has greatly benefited from international support. It is now giving back, also by helping refugees and displaced people globally.” It was a real pleasure to hear these words from Foreign Minister @FMParkJin and reaffirm our close cooperation. https://t.co/QJ7A3K5pPT

Filippo Grandi

@FilippoGrandi - 09/11/2022

Few businesses have been better partners to UNHCR than Fast Retailing. Thanks to Tadashi Yanai’s bold vision, thousands of refugees across the world have benefited from many types of support including training and employment. An example for other companies in Japan and abroad. https://t.co/vgarfVwvwz

Filippo Grandi

@FilippoGrandi - 09/11/2022

As incoming G7 Chair, UN Security Council member and convener of the Global Refugee Forum, Japan can play a key role in promoting the humanitarian agenda globally, bridging imbalances and divisions — good discussion with Foreign Minister @hayashi09615064 Thanks for your support! https://t.co/CL8hgsN45T

Filippo Grandi

@FilippoGrandi - 08/11/2022

Grateful to Speaker @HosodaHiroyuki for leading the plenary session of Japan’s House of Representatives in recognizing UNHCR’s work. And thanks to @ichiroaisawa and the Parliamentary League supporting UNHCR for their strong advocacy on behalf of refugees in Japan and globally. https://t.co/GwvNNX9ehs

Filippo Grandi

@FilippoGrandi - 08/11/2022

I thanked Justice Minister Hanashi for the hospitality given by Japan to Ukrainian refugees. UNHCR will continue to give advice and support to the government as it strives to improve immigration/refugee law and practices. I also welcomed the commitment to address statelessness. https://t.co/BMe9tX2dPm

Filippo Grandi

@FilippoGrandi - 07/11/2022

What a pleasure to spend time in Tokyo with a group of smart, brave and committed Japanese and refugee students, hearing them talk about what it means to be a refugee in Japan. The challenges are huge but young people working together have the power to change. I wish them well! https://t.co/OyiyIgh56o