Dr. Hanan Hamdan

المفوضية تتمنى لكم عيد فطر مبارك 💙 ندعو للسلام في العالم، وأن تغمر الطمأنينة والفرح قلوب كل من اضطروا للنزوح وتركوا أوطانهم.

People in the Middle East deserve to live without fear, to raise their children without the sound of bombs, to return home without wondering when they have to flee again. The @UN & I will spare no effort in striving for the peaceful future this region so richly deserves.

Honoured to sign a cooperation protocol with Egypt’s National Council for Childhood and Motherhood to strengthen protection and support for refugee children in Egypt. Strengthening national systems helps ensure every child can access services, safety and dignity in Egypt.

I am honored to be sworn in by Secretary-General @AntonioGuterres as UN High Commissioner for @Refugees. I take this oath with a deep sense of responsibility to uphold the principles of the UN Charter and stand with those forced to flee.

On this #InternationalWomenDay2026, we honor the refugee women who rise every day,  even when the world feels heavy. Women who rebuild from loss, who protect their children with unwavering love, who turn uncertainty into strength. Your courage lights the way for all of us. 💙

UNHCR signed a cooperation agreement with AXON Plus to help expand access to affordable health care for refugees in #Egypt, connecting them to a network of private medical providers and cost-effective services across the country. unhcr.org/eg/news/press-…

As the Human Rights Council convenes this week in Geneva, the urgency is clear: amid record displacement, refugee protection is a core human rights obligation—grounded in law, humanity & shared responsibility. I will be meeting governments to press for protection and solidarity.

Constructive introductory meeting with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Egypt. We discussed the refugee context in #Egypt and explored potential areas of cooperation and partnership moving forward.

Pleased to join an introductory meeting with the new Spanish Ambassador and UN partners to provide an overview of projects funded by #Spain in support of refugees in Egypt. Grateful for the strong partnership with AECID and Spain’s continued solidarity with refugees.

Valuable discussion with Sophie Auger on the refugee context in Egypt and the need for sustained international support. Grateful for #Canada’s continued engagement in advancing protection and solutions for refugees. @CanEmbEgypt

Productive meeting with H.E. Aidan O'Hara, Ambassador of Ireland. Grateful for Ireland’s strong support to UNHCR in Egypt, particularly on durable solutions, and for its generous and flexible contributions at the global level - all vital to refugee protection.

Pleased to engage with partners at a joint consultation with WFP on the evolving situation of refugees in #Egypt🇪🇬. Today’s discussion reaffirmed the value of strong partnerships and coordinated action to ensure more effective and complementary support for refugees.

Met with H.E. the Sudanese Ambassador to Egypt for an exchange of views on humanitarian matters affecting Sudanese nationals. Emphasized the value of continued dialogue and coordination.

Graduation of 2025 DAFI scholars in Egypt! New opportunies have been given to refugees thanks to @UNHCREgypt, German and Danish governments, @MastercardFdn & @CatholicRelief. Tertiary education for refugees aims to achieve 15% enrollment by 2030, fostering self-reliance.

Thank you, Italy, @ItalyinEgypt for your steadfast support to refugees. From protection and development to labour pathways, your commitment helps refugees build safer, dignified and self-reliant futures.

Delighted to join the Intl Day of Family & Peace and the launch of #Dyofna National Programme. We commend national partners for strengthening national health systems while expanding access to essential health services for refugees and migrants.

A valuable meeting this morning with Norway’s Ambassador @NorwayAmbEgypt, Erik Husem, on the refugee situation in #Egypt and our close partnership. #Norway🇳🇴 has stood with @UNHCREgypt from the very start of the #Sudan response. @NorwayinEgypt

As Sudan becomes the world’s largest displacement crisis, Egypt is a primary host cntry for those fleeing the conflict. Pleased to host @MastercardFdn @UNHCREgypt as we partner to expand access to education, skills & economic inclusion so refugees can learn, work & contribute.

3 Women. 3 Journeys. 1 Truth: education & support change lives. Celebrating #DAFI scholars this #InternationalDayOfEducation. @GermanyDiplo @DanishMFA @MastercardFdn Watch this space — two more stories to come!