Chris Boian

peripatetic earthling

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@WydRayaanX Why did those 60 people leave? That's just rude.

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@BobGolen The white king must move out of check first.

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@LastQuake Yep.

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Language = the key

[UN News @UN_News_Centre]

In this episode of #UNGA79 BACKSTAGE, meet the UN interpreters bridging the language divide, ensuring seamless communication between world leaders

They embody #UNGA multilingualism, making global diplomacy possible, one word at a time

UN News coverage: https://t.co/I1IiX03K30

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@markmackinnon One of the few threads I've ever read to the end. Excellent.

[Filippo Grandi @FilippoGrandi]

This year’s
#NansenAward laureate is Abdullahi Mire, a journalist and a champion of refugee education.

This former refugee has done inspiring work for children in Dadaab, Kenya — one book at a time.

Congratulations to him and regional Nansen winners!

https://t.co/eSxuW5Ue9m

[Filippo Grandi @FilippoGrandi]

“Procrastinating peace and perpetuating unresolved conflicts — which do not disturb the powerful but have a disastrous impact on millions — is becoming the prevailing pattern in many places around the world.”

Read my “2023 Kofi Annan Peace Address” 👇🏻 https://t.co/V7wd7326MP

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

“Will you take the courageous and necessary steps back from the abyss?

High Commissioner @FilippoGrandi called on the @UN Security Council to take action amidst record global displacement.

Full statement: https://t.co/EZc7fe5rqe

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

We are deeply concerned by the rapidly evolving humanitarian emergency in Armenia, with over 88,700 refugee arrivals in less than a week. Our teams have been on the ground since day one and we are scaling up our presence. International support and solidarity is urgently needed. https://t.co/FG0KjUvSYK

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

The Refugee Convention is fundamental in refugee protection - ensuring millions fleeing conflict and persecution find safety. It needs consistent application, not restricting.

UNHCR’s @MattSaltmarsh speaks to @SkyNews.

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@PicturesFoIder Round 48 to 50, add 27 then subtract 2. Winning!

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@PicturesFoIder "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" -- Gordon Lightfoot

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@Daniel_Kalder lost cosmonaut workstation

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@Daniel_Kalder Looks to me like they might be screening Field of Dreams.

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@PepcoConnect The phone number you provide leads to a automated response saying customer service is closed for the holiday.

[UNHCR United States @UNHCRUSA]

This Thanksgiving, we thank the people of the United States @StatePRM for their generous support.

It's a lifeline to refugees in Burundi and those we serve around the world.

A message from UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees @KellyTClements:

[UNHCR United States @UNHCRUSA]

🌱 Meet the refugee farmers who are bringing a bountiful Thanksgiving harvest to Lewiston, Maine

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

🔷 Dr. Angela Merkel is the 2022 #NansenAward global laureate for her political courage, compassion and decisive action as Federal Chancellor of Germany to protect people forced to flee.

[UNHCR United States @UNHCRUSA]

Resettlement is a lifeline for refugees.

UNHCR applauds the U.S. announcement to admit up to 125,000 refugees next year.

https://t.co/veo2EGpmn1

[UNHCR United States @UNHCRUSA]

🏀 Former refugee and @Lakers star @WenyenGabriel wants you to know these three facts about South Sudan