USA for UNHCR

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In May 2023, UNHCR launched the "Trust the Toucan" campaign to address misinformation on the internet and social media using quantitative and qualitative data. This data enables UNHCR to pinpoint the key narratives of misinformation in South America that impact refugees and migrants and use this information to create verified, reliable content. Trust the Toucan helps refugees and migrants make informed decisions and reduces the risks they face during their journeys to safety. Read more:

For the 12th consecutive year, forced displacement has reached an all-time high. According to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, the number of people who were forced to flee their homes because of persecution, conflict, violence and human rights violations grew by 8% in 2023. This #WorldPopulationDay, get the facts! Here are 5️⃣ key takeaways from UNHCR's Global Trends Report: https://lnkd.in/g5vqfv9w

Ruslan was forced to flee his home in Ukraine after the full-scale Russian invasion. He found safety in Budapest with his mother and father. Ruslan is just one of millions of people who have been forced to flee their homes because of the war. Since February 2022, more than 6.5 million people have fled from Ukraine, in addition to the more than 3.5 million who have been internally displaced inside the country. Today, the devastation continues. This week, deadly missiles hit multiple cities in Ukraine, including Kyiv, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, Slovyansk and Kramatorsk. Many people have already been confirmed dead with numbers still increasing. Buildings, like Kyiv’s Children’s Hospital Ohmatdyt, have sustained significant damage. These attacks highlight the ongoing severity of the full-scale war in Ukraine. We stand with the people of Ukraine and call for immediate respect for international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians. 📸: © UNHCR/Zsolt Balla

Meet Emma Yaaka, a resettled refugee from Uganda who has worked to support LGBTQIA+ refugees in refugee camps and across the U.S. Now living in Chicago, Illinois, Emma works as a Medical Case Manager for Heartland Alliance's Refugee and Immigrant Community Services (RICS). He is also a grassroots organizer and serves as the Illinois delegate and an Advisory Board Member for Refugee Congress. Read more about Emma's remarkable journey and the incredible work he is doing to empower refugees in his Chicago community and across the U.S.

No matter the language, every refugee deserves to have a safe place they can call home. 💙

Before reaching Morocco, Nidal and his wife experienced hardship in Syria and were forced to flee their home due to war. Before the conflict, they were both in school and were full of plans and dreams. Now, their main focus is to provide for their child with the life they couldn't have. Through resettlement and assistance from UNHCR, hope is beginning to look like a reality for the couple. Today, the couple consider themselves fortunate to still be with their family members, who also found safety in Morocco and live in the same area.

For the past thirty years, 53-year-old Daysi has lived in La Danta, a rural community on the border between El Salvador and Guatemala. In this community, she and her husband built their home and raised their family. Sadly, in 2023, her community was the epicenter of an earthquake, which caused Daysi to temporarily flee her home out of fear that it would collapse on top of her. During the emergency, Daysi and her family received humanitarian assistance from UNHCR, which provided them with a safe place to sleep and lighting. "These tents have helped my family when we had the earthquakes because they were afraid that their house would collapse. They also gave me some solar lamps that I continue to use," says Daysi. "Since the earthquakes started last year, it hasn't stopped, it was strong.” 📸: © UNHCR/Markel Redondo

🗣️We need a world where refugees are given a fair shot. 🗣️We need a world where refugees find solidarity. 🗣️We need a world where refugees are welcomed. 🗣️We need a world where we all stand #WithRefugees.

Happy #FourthOfJuly! As we come together to celebrate America's independence and its principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all, we also celebrate its welcoming spirit toward refugees and newcomers alike, providing them with hope, opportunities and a chance to rebuild. 💙🇺🇸