Matt Saltmarsh

News Alert: UNHCR's latest report with numbers of people on the move in the Mid East and other developments including border activity. data.unhcr.org/en/documents/d…

This year’s UNHCR #NansenAward honours five heroes bringing hope in crisis. From Cameroon to Ukraine, their courage shows what it means to stand with displaced people — with dignity, safety and compassion. unh.cr/NDDffU

John Major, "One aspect of reducing immigration would be to make it more palatable for migrants to remain in their own countries" "That is why the policy of cutting aid and investment to poor countries is a very poor sighted policy" "It will accelerate the demand from the countries to migrate as their countries get poorer" "It's a policy that acts against our own domestic interest" "It is morally wrong, politically wrong, and heartless"

#Gaza: We condemn the killing by Israeli military of 6 Palestinian journalists by targeting their tent, in grave breach of international humanitarian law. #Israel must respect & protect all civilians, including journalists. At least 242 Palestinian journalists were killed in Gaza since 7 Oct 2023. We call for immediate, safe & unhindered access to Gaza for all journalists.

I am in Lebanon, heading to Syria for #WorldRefugeeDay. Over two million Syrian refugees and displaced have returned home since December—a sign of hope amid rising regional tensions. This proves that we need political solutions—not another wave of instability and displacement.

#BREAKING: 122.1 MILLION PEOPLE ARE FORCIBLY DISPLACED IN THE WORLD TODAY Source: UN Refugee Agency Global Trends Report issued today unhcr.org/news/press-rel…

Statement from @FilippoGrandi on @refugees brutal funding cuts: This is not just a shortfall – it is a crisis of responsibility. The cost of inaction will be measured in suffering, instability and lost futures. ⬇️ unhcr.org/news/press-rel…

#Gaza: Awful scenes of civilians killed among them children following waves of heavy bombardment from Israeli Forces overnight. Fueling “hell on earth” by resuming the war will only bring more despair & suffering. A return to the ceasefire is a must.

There's a lot of misinformation out there about WHO's funding, so let's clear things up! Stay informed, stay curious, and stay with facts.

An appeal to European leaders from a lifetime humanitarian: as you discuss boosting defense spending please don’t overlook humanitarian aid, which faces devastating cuts. Aid, too, is about keeping your countries safe. Aid promotes stability. And a stable world is a safer world.

"Eastern DRC remains one of the world's humanitarian crises. Near the frontlines, sexual violence + human rights abuses remain rampant as is the looting + destruction of civilian homes and businesses"- UN Refugee Agency's @EbaPatrick briefs the press today:unhcr.org/news/briefing-…

M23 has captured Goma - there is a tentative calm with sporadic sounds of gunfire. Unsure what will happen next. M23 is expected to issue an official statement tomorrow.

UN and partners appeal today for $3.32 bn in 2025 to support humanitarian and refugee response for #Ukraine 🇺🇦 'We must continue to sustain the hope' unhcr.org/news/press-rel…

Call for nominations for UN #MandelaPrize now open! This prize aims to recognize the achievements of two individuals who have dedicated their lives to the service of humanity. Apply before 28 Feb 2025 ➡️ buff.ly/40mRY9M

From Sudan to Syria, via the DRC: A year of displacement around the world @Refugees pictures via @elpais_inter elpais.com/planeta-futuro… via @el_pais

New @refugees report for #COP29Baku lays bare #ClimateAction challenge for those displaced By 2040 countries facing extreme climate-related hazards set to rise from 3 to 65 - the vast majority host displaced people. unhcr.org/news/press-rel…

The humanitarian situation in Lebanon has surpassed the devastation wrought by the war with Israel in 2006, UN agencies said, citing widespread panic, a rising death toll and constant displacement orders amid Israeli airstrikes. news.un.org/en/story/2024/…

Excellent piece by the actress Cate Blanchett and UNHCR chief @FilippoGrandi on hidden crisis of #statelessness - Imagine discovering one day that your identity has been erased. Your passport, driving licence, bank cards etc have all disappeared.... context.news/socioeconomic-…

At @refugees annual meetings, UNHCR chief says peace & protecting civilians is the only option in #Lebanon

LIVE: international community convenes for annual UN Refugee Agency Executive Committee meeting which commences in Geneva this morning. Watch livestream here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1i/k… #ExCom