Tens of thousands flee violence in Nigeria and face growing crisis in Niger
Tens of thousands flee violence in Nigeria and face growing crisis in Niger
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Yesterday, I had the honour of briefing the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee in New York for the first time as High Commissioner. The Committee remains a critical global forum for discussion of human rights and humanitarian issues, bringing together all UN Member States. My remarks👇 https://t.co/3dCDXsgTss
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Winter emergency
Winter doesn’t wait. It doesn’t stop for conflicts or wars. For families to find shelter, for destroyed homes to be re-built, or for a moment of stability. It arrives every year, without fail. For families forced to flee and those returning under difficult conditions, winter puts lives at risk, especially when there’s no shelter to keep the cold out.
We help families stay safe and warm through winter by repairing damaged homes and help make sure shelters can hold against the cold. We also provide heating, blankets, warm clothing, solar lamps for dark nights, and cash so families can buy essentials like food, medicine and heating fuel.
Families forced to flee should not face winter alone. And with your support, they won't have to.
Winter doesn't wait. Neither do we.
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can provide a rapid thermal kit including a heater in Ukraine
can help repair a damaged home in Afghanistan
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