Maya Ameratunga

🚨Crisis in Lebanon: Lebanese and Syrian refugee families are fleeing for their lives. They need urgent support. You can provide life-saving aid today. Every donation makes a difference. Give now: unh.cr/66f2ee060

Civilians are #NotATarget. Humanitarians are #NotATarget. An end to the hostilities in Lebanon is urgently needed.

A moment none of us will ever forget. We caught up with Zakia Khudadadi - The First Refugee Para Athlete To Win A Paralympic Medal 🫶 🥋 #Paralympics #Paris2024

She lost her freedom in her homeland. They told her this sport wasn’t for girls. So, she decided to become a symbol of strength. Now she’s competing at #Paris2024. This is Zakia Khudadadi. This is the Refugee @Paralympics Team.

The Refugee @paralympics Team, led by flagbearer Guillaume Junior Atangana, will enter #Paris2024 as symbols of resilience. Representing more than 120 million people, they will make history. Find out more: bit.ly/3YXDUmQ

Having a nationality is a fundamental human right, but according to #GlobalTrends, millions are still invisible. They deserve to say #IBelong. We need to take action to #EndStatelessness. Learn more: bit.ly/3PL1oWf

On #WorldHumanitarianDay we must again remind all parties to armed conflicts of their obligations under International Humanitarian Law. Attacks on civilians, aid workers and critical infrastructure must end. A letter from @iascch to member states:👇🏻 interagencystandingcommittee.org/open-letter-me…

Focusing only on border controls will not solve the challenges of population movements. Fast and fair asylum systems, regional “one stop shops” and other “route based” responses offer humane, better alternatives. My op-ed on the ⁦⁦@guardian⁩ 👇🏻 theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Gymnastics is far too exciting

The Refugee Olympic Team is incredibly proud of Cindy Ngamba, the first EOR athlete and the first-ever refugee medallist at the Olympics. This bronze medal is a victory #ForThe100Million displaced people worldwide. Today, we are speechless. Cindy did it. Refugees did it! 🫶 #Paris2024 #Olympics

🥉 BRONZE! Her middle name is Winner, and she is the FIRST athlete ever to medal for the @RefugeesOlympic Team. 🌟 Huge congratulations @CindyNgamba for winning bronze in boxing at #Paris2024! 🥊

Hate speech can take many different forms. But no matter what it looks like, hate speech has real consequences. See how you can take action and say #NoToHate: un.org/en/hate-speech…

The violence seen in the UK in the past few days, including against asylum seekers, is shocking — and so are the fake news which fueled it. Everyone without distinction has the right to feel safe in their communities and to live free from hate, fear and intolerance.

When your middle name is Winner, you know you were made for the history books. 🔥 Cindy, we are in awe of you! #ForThe100Million #Paris2024 @Olympics

Huge congratulations @CindyNgamba for reaching the boxing semi-finals at @Paris2024 and being assured of a medal — the first ever medal for the @RefugeesOlympic Team. You do us all very, very proud! And now onward to gold…. @iocmedia

"The IOC Refugee Olympic Team allows us to draw attention and understanding of the global reality that 120 million people, or 1 in every 69 people across the globe, have been forced to flee their homes...It's our work 365 days a year to support refugees and displaced people through sport." Jojo Ferris, Head, Olympic Refuge Foundation

This is why the Refugee Olympic Team is so important. The number of refugees is on the rise as we reach 120 million displaced people, according to @refugees. Share your 🫶 and show support to the team that's representing an entire population of fearless, resilient and hopeful people. We are behind you! #ForThe100Million #Paris2024 #Olympics

Three Olympic Games and counting. 🫶 Doing it #ForThe100Million. #Paris2024

#Paris2024 : UNHCR's @FilippoGrandi urges the world to follow the example of the refugee teams that are competing, as they promote peaceful co-existence and mutual respect. 37 refugee athletes will participate at Paris 2024 Olympic Games #CheerForRefugees unhcr.org/news/press-rel…

The @RefugeesOlympic Team is ready to compete at the #Paris2024 Olympics. These 37 athletes are proof of the power of sport to bring hope, heal and help refugees rebuild their futures. Join us in supporting the team! —via @Refugees