Friends of Refugees

Friends of Refugees was formed in early 2013 in Melbourne, Australia to provide emergency relief to asylum seekers and

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

Nationality. It's not a privilege, it's a human right. #iBelong

[Friends of Refugees @FOR_Refugees]

Today is the #InternationalDayofCharity and we want to celebrate thanking our community who help us to be here today! And those heroes without capes who are volunteering with us in this moment or in the past. Join us tonight at the #charityevent via #livestream on Facebook 🙌🏼❤️

[The New York Times @nytimes]

In 2013, Australia sent hundreds of would-be asylum seekers to a secretive offshore detention center. Then one of the detainees,
a journalist named Behrouz Boochani, told the world all about it. https://t.co/zdQ3AFG9Tw

[RAC Victoria @racvictoria]

Solidarity with Priya who was forced back to #ChristmasIsland by #ABF suddenly and without warning. She should be #hometobilo with her family instead of imprisoned. #SetThemFree

[Game Over: Get People to Safety @GameOver7years]

"They call us boat people. But you are boat people,too."
If you read just one thing today,make sure it's this haunting @nytimes feature on @BehrouzBoochani, punished with others for "the noncrime of seeking political asylum in 🇦🇺". #GameOver @Craig_Foster
https://t.co/yzE9rrdB7L

[Friends of Refugees @FOR_Refugees]

The raw reality that #refugees are living in. We are currently in Stage 4 lockdown but since July Refugees have been in 24/7 lockdown unable to leave their homes. For this second time, they feel abandoned #Melbournetowers.

https://t.co/Z6Ch583RfH

[Friends of Refugees @FOR_Refugees]

It is not illegal to seek asylum. What it is not correct is treating a human being like he does have any rights. #Refugeeswelcome #refugeesnotimmigrants #refugeesmelbourne

[The West Australian @westaustralian]

#BREAKING: The Christmas Island detention centre will be reopened to house asylum seekers who have been detained in Victoria. 🔒 https://t.co/cWqJthIQdf #auspol

[Friends of Refugees @FOR_Refugees]

We need to stay focused on doing the right thing, stay safe and stick together, keep in touch with your loved ones to provide support and comfort during this pandemic. ❤️

[Dan Andrews @DanielAndrewsMP]

Statement on Melbourne moving to Stage 4 restrictions:

[Friends of Refugees @FOR_Refugees]

#WednesdayWisdom 80% of refugees are hosted by countries neighboring their countries of origin, including some of the world’s poorest countries – which host one third of all refugees. Only 16% of the world’s refugees are hosted in rich and developed parts of the world.#refugees

[Friends of Refugees @FOR_Refugees]

#MondayMotivation What a great way to start the week!. These Muslim women are working to change a stereotype by helping the community. Every Friday they are cooking free meals for families struggling to put food on the table.

https://t.co/a4HSAKTX5M

[Friends of Refugees @FOR_Refugees]

@slipperywords Even if the donations drop down we are very thankful for the ones who have the good heart to help people in need by donating, specially in this time of crisis. We hope for others join them in this cause. 🧡 https://t.co/fGyJ1ctm1M

[Friends of Refugees @FOR_Refugees]

We have now updated our website! You’re welcome to visit and leave us a message for any donations or information. #Friendsofrefugees https://t.co/AWS70iCzo3

[Friends of Refugees @FOR_Refugees]

World Refugee Day is upon us. Wednesday June 20, 6pm, Springvale Town Hall. Let's pay tribute to those who make a difference. #iamwithyou #respectforall #kindnessmatters #awardsnight

[Friends of Refugees @FOR_Refugees]

Refugee and Asylum Seekers Recognition Awards Promo #iamwithyou #gilliantriggs

[Friends of Refugees @FOR_Refugees]

People do extraordinary work in their community. Let's celebrate that! Join us on World Refugee Day when we pay tribute to those who have made a difference. #iamwithyou

[Friends of Refugees @FOR_Refugees]

Get your tix! One week to go! Seats filling up!

[Friends of Refugees @FOR_Refugees]

@greaterdandy @FOR_Refugees Refugee and Asylum Seekers Recognition Awards Night. 20th June 2018, 6pm. Springvale Town Hall. #refugeeweek #positivecontribution #asylumseekerprotection #Australiaforrefugees

[Friends of Refugees @FOR_Refugees]

@racvictoria @FOR_Refugees annual awards night with @GillianTriggs

[Friends of Refugees @FOR_Refugees]

@OzRefugeeCounc @FOR_Refugees annual awards night with @GillianTriggs