Maya Ameratunga

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Maya Ameratunga

Maya Ameratunga

@AmeratungaMaya

@UNHCRYemen Representative.

Katılım Mayıs 2022
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
🚨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
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Paralympic Games
Paralympic Games@Paralympics·
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
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
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.
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Filippo Grandi
Filippo Grandi@FilippoGrandi·
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/…
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Science girl
Science girl@sciencegirl·
Gymnastics is far too exciting
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Refugee Olympic Team
Refugee Olympic Team@RefugeesOlympic·
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
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United Nations
United Nations@UN·
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…
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Filippo Grandi
Filippo Grandi@FilippoGrandi·
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.
UNHCR United Kingdom@UNHCRUK

We are shocked by the violence witnessed in the UK over the past few days, including targeted attacks against asylum seekers. The spread of disinformation and misinformation, fuelled by hatred and prejudice, has real-life consequences and must be addressed.

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Filippo Grandi
Filippo Grandi@FilippoGrandi·
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
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IOC MEDIA
IOC MEDIA@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
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Refugee Olympic Team
Refugee Olympic Team@RefugeesOlympic·
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
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United Nations
United Nations@UN·
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
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