120 million people are now forcibly displaced. But who makes up this heartbreaking number? ➡️ Find out ➡️
More in our new
#GlobalTrends
report:
#ForcedToFlee
Watch Purity's performance ✨.
At
#PassTheMic
in Stockholm, Purity performed a poem and dance about her experience of facing and fleeing homophobic and transphobic violence in Uganda before being resettled to Sweden through UNHCR.
#WorldRefugeeDay
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Refugees have talents.
Refugees have passions.
Refugees need to provide for their families.
Refugees want to contribute to the communities that welcomed them.
We know the solutions to empower and lift up refugees.
We need you to help make them happen.
#WithRefugees
FACT: The vast majority of refugees are hosted in low- and middle-income countries that together produce less than 20% of the world’s income.
The responsibility needs to be shared more equally.
“Inclusion is one of the most powerful tools we have in the search for solutions.”
In his speech at @uonbi, High Commissioner @FilippoGrandi called on everyone to contribute to a world where refugees are included.
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Today, our Special Advisor on Climate Action
@And_Harper
sounded the alarm as devastating extreme weather events and natural disasters are shattering many refugee and other displaced communities around the world.
“You don’t need to be a refugee to lose hope. But I will share what helps me to get hope back and how it wouldn't be possible without others."
At
#PassTheMic
, Lesia shared her story of gaining back agency in the face of uncontrollable adversity ✨.
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In many European countries, including Sweden, there's a severe labor shortage. How do we tap into the potential of refugees and migrants, engaging companies and the private sector to step up?
#FNiAlmedalen
#Almedalen2024
Listen to Kateryna's story 🎙️
Kateryna recounts the harrowing escape from her home in Ukraine to seek safety for her young family in Sweden. Here, she has found comfort and resilience through leaning into gratitude ✨.
#PassTheMic
#WorldRefugeeDay
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What does it mean to be stateless? Find out what role the UN has in combating statelessness abroad and in Sweden 🇸🇪. Stop by FN-torget today at
@Almedalsvecka
to learn more.
#FNiAlmedalen
Not at Almedalen? Watch the live stream here:
Thank you to everyone who stopped by FN-torget yesterday at
@Almedalsvecka
. Today, we are once again ready to host new seminars on resettlement and statelessness. We hope to see you there!
Not at Almedalen?
👉 to follow our live streams.
#FNiAlmedalen
A week has passed since we marked
#WorldRefugeeDay
across our region. Like here in Vilnius 🇱🇹, where refugees and locals came together to enjoy live music, creative workshops, art installations, and community vibe at the Cultural Rhythms festival.
Sweden is planning to implement changes in its asylum law. What does this mean in practice, and how does it affect people who are
#ForcedToFlee
? Find out today at FN-torget at
@Almedalsvecka
.
#FNiAlmedalen
Not at Almedalen? Watch the live stream here:
Do you know how the resettlement process works? If you would like to know more join us tomorrow at FN-torget at
@Almedalsvecka
.
#FNiAlmedalen
📍 Hamnplan, H200
📅 27 June, 10:00
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Not at Almedalen? Watch the live stream here:
Are you at
@Almedalsvecka
today?
Stop by FN-torget 🇺🇳 and participate in our seminars on asylum law, international aid, labour shortage, and much more.
👉 for an overview of our seminars.
👉 to follow our live streams.
#FNiAlmedalen
"Did you too feel like a stranger in a strange land?"
In his
#PassTheMic
speech, Miles invites us to reflect on our behavior and attitude toward our surroundings. His words serve as a reminder of the importance of compassion ✨.
Listen to his speech:
How are migration and international aid connected? Together with
@RodaKorset
we invite you to join the discussion tomorrow at
@Almedalsvecka
.
#FNiAlmedalen
Are you not at Almedalen? Watch the live stream here:
Can we solve labour shortages while providing protection and new opportunities for
#refugees
? Join our seminar tomorrow at
@Almedalsvecka
.
We hope to see you there.
#FNiAlmedalen
🔗