Gillian Triggs

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 26/08/2021

At Mexico’s northern and southern borders, I witnessed the challenges the country faces with unprecedented numbers of refugees and migrants, and the tremendous efforts by NGOs, authorities, UN and other international organizations to address their needs. @ACNURamericas https://t.co/y4EVN0y0aB

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 24/08/2021

I am in Ciudad Juarez on Mexico’s northern border where I’ve heard heart-wrenching stories of asylum seekers in limbo. Countries of the region can find solutions to protect children, women and men through coordination, responsibility sharing and political will. @ACNURamericas https://t.co/IRoz8HcHxX

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 19/08/2021

It is unacceptable that 475 aid workers were victims of attacks, kidnappings and killings in 2020. On this #WorldHumanitarianDay, we honour our colleagues and continue to advocate for the protection of all humanitarian staff. Humanitarians must be protected. #NotATarget. https://t.co/QUYa0ePPiF

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 17/08/2021

States have a legal and moral responsibility to allow those fleeing Afghanistan to seek safety. In the wake of the current situation, we call for a bar on forced returns of Afghan nationals, including asylum seekers who have had their claims rejected. https://t.co/WAw7CgruQU

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 15/08/2021

RT @FilippoGrandi: The international community is talking about leaving Afghanistan. Surely, the situation is risky and dramatic, but as l…

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 08/08/2021

Honoured to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Refugee Convention at the @FilmFestLocarno this evening. We pay tribute to the power of film to tell stories, advocate for human rights and social justice and for standing #withrefugees. https://t.co/hQCpUzSMKi

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 30/07/2021

1 billion people lack proof of legal identity, restricting their rights and opportunities. For stateless and displaced people, the consequences can be grave. This is why UNHCR advocates for inclusive identity systems. #10IDPrinciples https://t.co/1Pps9IMz1a

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 28/07/2021

One of the most frequent questions I receive is whether, 70 years on, the Refugee Convention is outdated? The answer is a resounding no. The facts speak for themselves- today in 2021, millions of refugees across the world are protected and sheltered on the basis of refugee law. https://t.co/gV71OpCaS8

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 28/07/2021

Today marks 70 years of the UN Refugee Convention. This landmark human rights treaty has saved the lives and protected the rights of tens of millions of people fleeing war, conflict and persecution across the world. https://t.co/9QutRerSB2 https://t.co/0V5EM6LjE4

Gillian Triggs

@GillianTriggs - 27/07/2021

Refugees and migrants should never be instrumentalized by states to achieve political ends. States must protect their rights, not politicize or exploit their plight. https://t.co/hBWHLKhS2q