Ben Safari

International Development Professional

[Ben Safari @Ben1Safari]

@lessoulevements Ah putain... Il y va fort lui !!!

[Filippo Grandi @FilippoGrandi]

“Asylum saves lives. As Haiti said, people who seek protection are only asking for their humanity to be recognized. Nothing more. And just as importantly nothing less. This should be our guiding star.”

My closing statement at UNHCR’s Executive Committee👇🏻
https://t.co/0ocZpzYWmP

[مفوضية اللاجئين في دول الخليج @UNHCR_GCC]

"Humanitarian needs are increasing exponentially while funding is at an all time low compared to the needs. That's why we must focus on quality, speed and reach, while collaborating on the optimization of the limited resources we have."

UNHCR's @Ben1Safari speaking at @dihad

[UNHCR Lebanon @UNHCRLebanon]

Humanitarian aid is on the move 🚚

Despite airstrikes in southern 🇱🇧, UNHCR, UN agencies & @SheildAssoc are delivering relief to hard-to-reach areas in Qlayaa, Marjayoun.

Trucks with blankets, mattresses, kitchen sets &solar lamps were delivered to assist those most in need.

[Houssam Chahin @houssamchahin]

Something we may not think about often is the supply chain behind the sorting and delivery of humanitarian aid every single day.

Today, at this session moderated by my #UNHCR colleague @Ben1Safari, I was inspired by the immense work of supply operations across all humanitarian organizations, but also enlightened with just how much effort partners such as @IHC_UAE @DP_World @Aramex put into reducing carbon emissions. Together with aid organizations, their aim is to ensure a sustainable and efficient humanitarian response across the world.

[Kelly T. Clements @KellyTClements]

An average of 1 million fleeing their homes every month. That's what six months of conflict in #Sudan looks like.

But the stat isn't the story.

Each person leaves behind everything – people, opportunities, home. Their lives are changed forever.

https://t.co/uOUCXvTdsI

[UNHCR United States @UNHCRUSA]

Do you agree that refugee rights are human rights?

Retweet this to show that you stand #WithRefugees and invite others to join.

You can also donate to UNHCR to show your support: https://t.co/yADN4fBzIw

[Eva Kadilli @EvaUNICEF]

Pleasure to convene the Supply Chain leadership of WHO, WFP & UNHCR at @UNICEFSupply today to discuss synergies across the supply chain—from procurement to in-country logistics.
Strong collaboration is critical to improve access to essential supplies & agile emergency response.

[Dominique Isabelle Hyde @DominiqueHyde]

No longer invisible,
No longer in limbo,
No longer stateless.
Having a nationality is a human right. #IBelong

[Ben Safari @Ben1Safari]

@Kanga7577 @SAHealth One in ten eligible people in SA are unvaccinated. But, one in three hospitalised people are unvaccinated: if you are not vaccinated you are more than 3X at risk of complications.

[Filippo Grandi @FilippoGrandi]

Relief convoys continue to arrive in Afghanistan and aid is being distributed.

In my meetings in Kabul I asked the Taliban to ensure the security of humanitarian operations.

Millions of lives are at stake.

[UNHCR Afghanistan @UNHCRAfg]

@UNHCRAfg much needed #emergency #humanitarian relief aid, arriving in #Afghanistan via Torkham border with Pakistan, to provide #lifesaving assistance to #IDPs displaced due to #conflict. #StayandDeliver
Needs remain greater & stepped up int’l community support is critical.

[UNHCR United States @UNHCRUSA]

"39 million Afghans are left in Afghanistan, and we estimate that at least half of them are in need of humanitarian assistance."

UNHCR chief @FilippoGrandi on the unfolding humanitarian crisis.

[Filippo Grandi @FilippoGrandi]

UN humanitarian agencies (including UNHCR) as well as NGOs continue to provide lifesaving assistance in Afghanistan: yesterday, we distributed relief items to displaced people in Kunduz.

The humanitarian needs are huge and growing. More international support is urgently needed.

[Ben Safari @Ben1Safari]

Widespread Floods Devastate Large Sections of East Africa  https://t.co/4qS9CfoDH7

[Ben Safari @Ben1Safari]

Stop being idiots: If you base decisions on today's cases, #COVIDー19 will be 2-3 weeks ahead of us. There are many more cases without symptoms, which will show up within 2 weeks. Today's decisions may not be adequate for the real caseload. #Forwardthinking!

[Jeremy Konyndyk @JeremyKonyndyk]

Some big and welcome news coming out - Congress has now officially signed off on plans to merge @theOFDA and @USAIDFFP into a new unified humanitarian bureau at @USAID. This has several important implications:

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[Stephen Colbert @StephenAtHome]

Hey GOP is now the time to talk about gun control?

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How about now?

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Now? Still no? Oh, "never?" "Never" is good for you?

[Mark Davies @markxdavies]

Hard not to love this reader comment in the FT... #Brexit