Official account of UNHCR Representation for EU Affairs, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal and Ireland.
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In NL, Het Nieuwe BuurThuis is improving existing centres through greater privacy, resident participation, mental health support & stronger community ties.
The goal: better living conditions for residents & host communities alike. refworld.org/reference/themr…
In LUX, a program turns vacant homes into affordable housing for refugees & low-income households without building new units. Guaranteed rent & tax incentives encourage landlords to take part. The result: 1,277 homes managed in 2023, up from 366 in 2016. refworld.org/reference/themr…
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Humanitarian and development, hand in hand 🤝 Thanks to @eu_echo and @EU_Partnerships, UNHCR helps people in 🇧🇫 rebuild their lives: emergency shelter, civil documentation and access to jobs. Thank you to H.E. Philippe Bronchain and the EU for this strong partnership! 🇪🇺
Facing depopulation and labor shortages, Fundão in central Portugal is investing in newcomers to build its future. Since 2016, its Migration Center has brought together refugees, students & seasonal workers, pairing reception with integration. refworld.org/reference/themr…
To learn more about one of Fundão's intercultural mediators, an Afghan refugee named Sediqa, click on the following story: unhcr.org/news/stories/afgha…
In Ghent, BE, an emergency village for 600 people fleeing Ukraine was built in months – with its future already planned.
Its 200 housing units can be relocated & reused as social housing, while residents receive support to move toward independent living: refworld.org/reference/themr…
A new @Refugees_EU report showcases 10 promising practices across BE, IRL, LUX, NL & PT – from shared spaces to community services, showing how reception can expand capacity, support integration, and deliver benefits to refugees & local communities alike. refworld.org/reference/themr…
The principles that protect refugees and stateless people are not relics of the past. They are essential tools for navigating the challenges of today.
@EdemWosornu addressed UNHCR's #ExCom for the first time in her role as Assistant High Commissioner for Protection.
UNHCR Rep Jean-Nicolas Beuze @jnbeuz walks a group of 20+ young people from the Belgian NGO @ASATT_EU through the 1951 Refugee Convention, explaining its origins in post WWII Europe and its continued relevance in our conflict-ridden world.
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Toussaint Chiza brought his voice and personal story to the United Nations at #UNGA.
His performance brought the refugee experience into the room, drawing on refugee stories and his own journey from DR Congo to safety in Sweden.
Every girl deserves the chance to play, dream and build her future. ⚽💙
In Colombia, UNHCR supporter Lucy Bronze spent time with young refugee players, hearing about their ambitions and sharing their love of football.
This #DayOfTheGirl, we celebrate the talent, determination, and dreams of girls, and all young people forced to flee and their right to every opportunity to thrive.
At #UNGA, Goodwill Ambassador Gugu Mbatha-Raw remembered brave refugee women she met at the Chad-Sudan border.
Ordinary people who had lost loved ones, homes and safety but held onto their hopes for the future.
For them and millions of others, the refugee convention is a lifeline.
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For refugees, postgraduate education can be a pathway to follow their dreams & give back. For too many, it’s out of reach.
In Ireland, a refugee-led initiative is trying to change that. It's bringing hope – and acceptance letters.
Read Nothando's story: unhcr.org/innovation/stories…
Access to education is a human right, for refugees and everyone.
Ensuring enrolment in education is where it begins, and making sure that access continues at every level is how we reach a brighter future for us all.
Learn more in this year's Education Report: unh.cr/z8BGwE
