Francesca Bonelli

Head of Partnership and Coordination, Promoting opportunities for stateless people, IDPs, asylum seekers, refugees. Follow our work @Refugees

[Francesca Bonelli @FraBonelli]

At #Coopera2026, we discussed the importance of cooperation amid unprecedented humanitarian needs.

Strong partnerships are key to creating opportunities for refugees by linking emergency response with solutions.

🙏🏾 Thanks @ItalyMFA for this increasingly strategic partnership.

[Francesca Bonelli @FraBonelli]

Meeting with Refugee-Led Organizations in Italy, I was inspired by their leadership, energy and deep commitment to supporting their communities alongside local institutions.

They bring trust, experience, and vital expertise. They must be able to count on support and resources.

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

High Commissioner @FilippoGrandi in Syria:
“The moment is positive… but Syrians face huge challenges.”

Despite immense hurdles and difficult living conditions, displaced Syrians are returning home with high hopes and a lot of determination.

[Dominique Isabelle Hyde @DominiqueHyde]

Sudan’s humanitarian crisis is worsening.

Attacks on hospitals & displacement continue, leaving millions without care or safety.

@UNHCR is delivering life-saving aid & protection. Urgent action is needed.

[Filippo Grandi @FilippoGrandi]

“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace!”, says Isaiah.

But it is another Christmas of many, cruel wars.

Yet (hard as it may be)
we must not give up trying to reverse this dark, awful trend — all of us, in our own ways.

[Filippo Grandi @FilippoGrandi]

For my generation, at one time #AIDS was a global scare.

Science and prevention made a huge difference but #HIV is still a threat, especially for marginalized communities.

We don’t lower the guard. We keep fighting against infections and discrimination.

#WorldAidsDay @UNAIDS

[UNHCR Nigeria @unhcrnigeria]

It’s a wrap!

Two days of innovative, forward-thinking discussions on private sector solutions for internal displacement, from tackling barriers to managing risks.

Partnerships remain key to progress. Thank you, Nigeria—una do well!

Parting shot by @DominiqueHyde. #IDPSolutions

[Francesca Bonelli @FraBonelli]

Growing together over the past 50 years to support those forced to flee.

🙏🏽 @DRC_ngo, the journey continues, hand in hand!

[Kelly T. Clements @KellyTClements]

We can’t protect & aid people forced to flee alone. With civil society, we amplify impact, build resilience & create hope. Today, UNHCR & @DRC_ngo celebrated 50 yrs of partnership (with signature of former HC Sadruddin Aga Khan as proof) & a new global agreement. Better together.

[Dominique Isabelle Hyde @DominiqueHyde]

I’ve just arrived in Syria where over 540,000 people fleeing Israeli air strikes in Lebanon have crossed in the last 7 weeks. Our joint UN teams have been responding from the onset. I’ll be meeting with Syrian returnees & Lebanese refugees to better understand their needs.

[United Nations @UN]

“They have faced some of the most horrific crimes that no human should face.”

UNHCR’s @DominiqueHyde speaks on the relentless violence in Sudan that has forced millions from their homes.

@Refugees is making every effort to help, but the humanitarian needs are immense.

[Francesca Bonelli @FraBonelli]

Partnership and coordination amongst all the actors are crucial in any refugee emergency response.

Join us today for a briefing on the update Refugee Coordination Model together with @ICVAnetwork !

[ICVA | International Council of Voluntary Agencies @ICVAnetwork]

🌍Working in refugee situations and coordination structures?

Join us and @Refugees today for an online briefing on the newly updated Refugee Coordination Model.

🗓 Date: 11 November 2024
⏰ Time: 14:00 - 15:30 CET

The briefing is specifically designed for NGO staff who are working in coordination structures in refugee emergencies.

Register now⤵️
https://t.co/liwfFfQr5W

Read the Refugee Coordination Model⤵️
https://t.co/IfyUx7H66u

#Refugee #Coordination #ngo

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

"They have faced some of the most horrific crimes that no human should face."

@DominiqueHyde speaks on the unrelenting violence in Sudan that has driven over 3 million people from their homes in just 600 days.

[Francesca Bonelli @FraBonelli]

A sad milestone reached this week, more than 3 million people forced to flee #Sudan due to the war and violence.

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

"This week, we have reached a devastating milestone.

Since the war broke out 19 months ago, over 3 million people have been forced to flee #Sudan seeking safety in neighboring countries and further afield." - @Refugees

[Francesca Bonelli @FraBonelli]

Investment and partnership makes things growing for refugees and local communities!

[Dominique Isabelle Hyde @DominiqueHyde]

Outside of the rainy season, water in Chad is scarce.

I saw an incredible project in Farchana that harnesses rain to supply water year-round.

Thanks to a key investment from partners, 25,000 Chadians & refugees can now grow crops to feed their communities throughout the year.

[Dominique Isabelle Hyde @DominiqueHyde]

Just landed in Chad, which has opened its doors to over 1.2M refugees.

Half have arrived in the last 17 months since Sudan's horrific conflict began.

I'll be meeting with displaced families, host communities, and overstretched humanitarians working to deliver life-saving aid.

[Francesca Bonelli @FraBonelli]

The power of sport to unite and progress together, for refugees and communities hosting them!

[Filippo Grandi @FilippoGrandi]

This week, IOC President Thomas Bach and I have seen how sport projects in Uganda and Kenya help refugees and nationals alike.

They land on fertile ground: Uganda's open-door approach and Kenya's Shirika Plan are great models of inclusive refugee policies.

Both need support!

[ICVA | International Council of Voluntary Agencies @ICVAnetwork]

'The concept of humanity is under siege.'

Collective NGO statement at @Refugees 75th #ExCom in Geneva marks a milestone as it is the first ever drafted and delivered by a refugee-led organisation.

The statement calls for urgent actions:

➡️Prioritise saving lives and ensure access to protection and essential services.
➡️All stakeholders must address public backlash against forcibly displaced and stateless persons.
➡️We must continue to recognise the importance of meaningful refugee participation as a tool to enhance refugee responses.

Read the full statement⤵️
https://t.co/L0DorF9fgV

@UNHCRPartners

[Francesca Bonelli @FraBonelli]

#NansenAward ceremony made us feel that, even in a such troubled world, humanity is still alive and is giving us hope.

5 amazing women, that everyday fight for a better society and an honorable mention to the people of Moldova 🇲🇩 for their solidarity to refugees.

[Francesca Bonelli @FraBonelli]

But there’s hope.

Throughout conflict and climate change, UNHCR continues to work with partners for the rights of people forced to flee in over 130 countries.

In a year of loss and grief, we must come together for long-term solutions.

@FilippoGrandi at #Excom opening today

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

In his opening address to Member States at #ExCom, High Commissioner @FilippoGrandi called for all possible solidarity and support for refugees, internally displaced and stateless people.
His full speech: https://t.co/mB3U8YeVMc

[Francesca Bonelli @FraBonelli]

A great day at the #UnityEUROCup in Switzerland.

Together with @UEFA we brought teams of refugee & host community players from all over Europe, to show the power of sport for inclusion and hope.

The language of sport is universal and helps communities to embrace diversity.