Official account of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in Asia and the Pacific.
Asia and the Pacific
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Last week, Rohingya women in Cox’s Bazar 🇧🇩camps came together to share their skills. 💙
They displayed handmade crafts, clothing, food, met customers & more.
When refugees have the space and opportunity to use their skills, they can build confidence & support their families.
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From overcoming challenges to earning degrees in Computer Engineering from De La Salle Araneta University (DLSAU), two CPath scholars have shown how education can transform lives.
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We welcomed Goodwill Ambassador Yang Yang to Cox’s Bazar, where she listened to Rohingya refugees share their stories, hopes & dreams. 💙
She saw initiatives supporting education, livelihoods & protection across the camps.
Most importantly, she heard their hopes for peace. 🕊️
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UNHCR Asia-Pacific retweeted
At the V Samarkand Human Rights Forum in 🇺🇿, Azizbek Ashurov, Chair of CANS & 2019 Nansen Refugee Award laureate, and Shakir Saidov, Director of NGO Madad, highlighted civil society’s role in advancing the right to nationality
UNHCR thanks all partners working towards this goal
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At the UNHCR thematic session at V Samarkand Human Right Forum in 🇺🇿, UNHCR presented the Ending Statelessness Together publication, highlighting progress, good practices and stories from Central Asia and the wider Asia-Pacific region
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🥋 Today's the day!
Making history as members of the first-ever Asian Refugee Team at the #AsianGames in Aichi-Nagoya, Tala and Mahmoud will step onto the mat today for the Taekwondo Kyorugi event
Your dedication and journey is an inspiration to us all.
🍀 Good luck!
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UNHCR Asia-Pacific retweeted
A warm welcome to @MawraHocane at UNHCR’s Voluntary Repatriation Centre in Azakhel, Nowshera. 💙
She met Afghan refugee children & shared smiles and warm moments with them.
Birthday wishes to Mawra! May the year ahead be filled with happiness, success & beautiful memories. 🎂
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UNHCR concerned by returns from Malaysia to Myanmar amid ongoing conflict.
Under the principle of non-refoulement, no one should be returned to a country where they may face persecution, torture or other serious threats to their life or freedom.
unhcr.org/asia/news/press-re…
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UNHCR Asia-Pacific retweeted
Remember her name.
When UNHCR loses support, people like Benazir could lose theirs.
Behind every funding cut is a person whose future is at stake. Find out more: unh.cr/eJBYPX
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🥋 The countdown is on!
Tala and Mahmoud, representing the first-ever Asian Refugee Team, are training hard before stepping onto the mat at the 2026 #AsianGames in Japan.
5️⃣️ days to go!
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UNHCR Asia-Pacific retweeted
Nine years after the mass displacement of 2017, the Rohingya crisis remains unresolved.
High Commissioner @BarhamSalih at #UNGA on what is needed to move from protracted displacement towards a durable solution, with justice and accountability at its core.
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
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UNHCR Asia-Pacific retweeted
Reliable power for Stronger livelihoods.
With @UNHCRPakistan, we are bringing solar energy to a marketplace shared by refugees and their hosts, supporting businesses and greater self-reliance.
🎥This #ZeroEmissionsDay watch how innovation is helping communities thrive.
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UNHCR Asia-Pacific retweeted
#Myanmar must not be forgotten.
Over 16 million people need humanitarian aid. Behind that number are families facing conflict, displacement and disasters.
Protect civilians and fund the response.
Humanitarian Coordinator @GwynLewis12's message to world leaders at #UNGA. 👇
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“For us, this is not a competition. It is truly a stage of dreams”
Taekwondo athletes Tala and Mahmoud, the first ever refugee team at the #AsianGames , received a special welcoming ahead of the #AichiNagoya2026 opening ceremony.
#アジア競技大会 #愛知名古屋2026 🏟️アジア難民選手団の歓迎式典が開催。
「私たちにとって、ただの大会ではありません。まさに夢の舞台です」
シリア出身、ヨルダンのアズラック難民キャンプでトレーニングを積んできた、テコンドーのタラ選手とマフムード選手は話します。
明日はいよいよ開会式！
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🥋 Taekwondo athletes Mahmoud and Tala, refugees from Syria who have been training at Azraq refugee camp in Jordan, are making history as part of the first ever Asian Refugee Team at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya #AsianGames !
We are cheering them on every step of the way 💫
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Exciting news from Japan! 🇯🇵
ZOZO has partnered with @japanforunhcr to support people forced to flee. Their first initiative is a #MADE51 × ZOZO bracelet with Chiba Lotte Marines, handcrafted by refugee artisans in South Sudan
Available on ZOZOTOWN until 5 Oct.
#WithRefugees
#ZOZO×国連UNHCR協会】パートナーシップ締結！
第一弾として、南スーダンの難民職人が手作業で制作する「MADE51」チャリティブレスレット（#千葉ロッテマリーンズ コラボ）がZOZOTOWNで受注開始。
身近なファッションから支援の輪を広げませんか？
japanforunhcr.org/news/2026/…
#難民とともに #MADE51
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🏅🥋 From Azraq Refugee Camp in Jordan to the Asian Games in Japan.
Wishing Tala and Mahmoud confidence, strength, and success at the 2026 Asian Games.
We're cheering you on every step of the way 💫.
Dreams have no borders 🌍
Tala Al-Hunaidi and Mahmoud Al Hussien, two refugee athletes from #Azraqcamp, have qualified for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.🏅🥋
Their talent carries hope, resilience, and possibility that will take them beyond borders and onto the world stage.
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🤝 A warm welcome to @anton_leis, the new UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Operations.
🥾🇺🇳First steps as Assistant High Commissioner for Operations @Refugees - joining a team of extraordinary professionals.
💪People forced to flee have hopes and ambitions for their futures. Our role is to help make those possible through protection, assistance and opportunity.
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Actor and Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Refugee Agency Theo James explains the importance of the Refugee Convention
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UNHCR Asia-Pacific retweeted
“In our community, pursuing education, especially for girls, is not easy.”
For Jaitun Nara, a Rohingya refugee, this rare chance to study has opened a path to a different future.
Thanks to @ISOWLaurier & Wilfrid Laurier University for opening doors for Rohingya refugees. 💙👇🏽
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