Irene van Rij

Head of National Office Aruba and Curacao UNHCR, Dutch; Anthropologist; mom of two. All views are my own.

[UNHCR Multi-Country Office Panamá @acnurpanama]

🇦🇼🤝🇪🇨 Aruba's government visited Ecuador to learn from its strong asylum and protection practices.

From secure data handling to dignified interview spaces, the exchange offered insights to help strengthen Aruba's asylum system.

With UNHCR’s support, collaboration in action💡

[UNHCR Multi-Country Office Panamá @acnurpanama]

In 🇦🇼, we welcomed MPs Raoul White and Mpanzu Mabenga on an island-wide visit to witness how undocumented refugees rebuild safety, dignity and community.

They heard powerful personal stories, met our partner FCVR, and saw our protection programmes in action. #WithRefugees

[UNHCR Multi-Country Office Panamá @acnurpanama]

Nadie elige ser refugiado. Las personas se ven obligadas a huir para salvar sus vidas.
#ConLosRefugiados

[UNHCR Multi-Country Office Panamá @acnurpanama]

Happy to join @MoviesMatter & filmmakers Hans Hermans and Martin Maat for 'Hidden Life', a powerful documentary on refugees in Aruba & Curaçao.

Thanks @PostcodeLoterij for your support. UNHCR remains committed to amplifying refugee voices and advocating for their rights.

[UNHCR Nederland @UNHCR_Nederland]

Gisteravond ging “Verborgen Leven: Getuigenissen van Venezolanen op Aruba & Curaçao” in première op het @MoviesMatter festival.

Een speciaal woord van dank aan onze sprekers Irene van Rij, filmmakers Hans Hermans en Martin Maat, en onze gastvrouw en ambassadeur Jouman Fattal.

[UNHCR Multi-Country Office Panamá @acnurpanama]

We are profoundly saddened by the shipwreck near Curaçao involving people from Venezuela. Nine people have been rescued, one woman lost her life, and several remain missing.

This tragedy highlights the dangers faced by those forced to risk sea journeys in search of safety.

[UNHCR Multi-Country Office Panamá @acnurpanama]

🇦🇼 In Aruba, 33 community members, including refugees and asylum seekers, shared with #UNHCR and partners their perspectives on access to territory, education, health, and child protection.
A powerful example of diverse voices coming together, working toward inclusive solutions.

[Irene van Rij @IreneRij]

The Aruba office looks forward to welcoming you back to the island soon!🌞 #Aruba".

[UNHCR Multi-Country Office Panamá @acnurpanama]

In Aruba 🇦🇼 UNHCR Representative @joseegas met with government leaders, reaffirmed support for local partners, and engaged with people who have found a new life in the country

Together, we’re paving the way for inclusiveness and support.

[Irene van Rij @IreneRij]

https://t.co/srgScCoqlB

[Irene van Rij @IreneRij]

Passiona tocante derecho humano y mejorancia di bida pa refugiado y migrante riba e isla? Ta invita esnan interessa y cu permiso di traha pa solicita riba nos posicion di ‘Senior Protection Assistant’. Esaki ta bo opportunidad pa join UNHCR Team di Aruba y Curacao!

[UNHCR Multi-Country Office Panamá @acnurpanama]

Shaping more inclusive societies is a joint effort! 🤝

UNHCR welcomed Parlamento Hubenil. These active leaders are the voice of Aruba's youth. From getting to know UNHCR’s work in 🇦🇼and🇨🇼, to listening to their ideas, together we shape a future where every voice counts.

[Jose Egas @joseegas]

In Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 UNHCR’s partnerships focus on supporting resilient and inclusive communities.

Today I visited our partner, La Casita, and witnessed how shared cultural experiences including through music 🎶 supports inclusion and integration.

[ACNUR Colombia @AcnurColombia]

🧵¡Noche azul en Riohacha! 💙

🫂Sensibilización
🎤 Música en vivo
💃Actos culturales

🤝Junto a @LAGUAJIRAGOB y @AlcaldiaRcha honramos la fuerza y resiliencia de las personas refugiadas y desplazadas.

#DíaMundialdelRefugiado

[ACNUR Colombia @AcnurColombia]

Viceministra @etaylorjay dio apertura a la consulta subregional del Caribe del proceso Cartagena +40 de protección y soluciones integrales para personas en situación de movilidad humana y apatridia, con la República de Chile y el apoyo de ACNUR.

📰➡️https://t.co/JYRJjnEwxh

[Met het Oog op Morgen @oogopmorgen]

Vanavond in het 👁️:

➡️Aanhoudende onveiligheid in Ter Apel @MartijnKlungel
➡️1 op de 5 inwoners van Aruba ongedocumenteerd @IreneRij
➡️Schrijver & kunstenaar Jan Cremer overleden op 84-jarige leeftijd
➡️Tentoonstelling: Eleonora, Britse prinses van Gelre

23u @NPORadio1 📻

[ACNUR Colombia @AcnurColombia]

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤍🖤

Nadie debería tener que huir de la persecución por ser quien es o a quién ama.

#IDAHOBIT

[ACNUR Colombia @AcnurColombia]

📍La Guajira

¡Felicitamos a @LAGUAJIRAGOB, @AlcaldiaRcha y @UniLaGuajira por su compromiso! Renovamos Cartas de Entendimiento y juntos seguiremos promoviendo la protección y búsqueda de soluciones para las personas 🇻🇪🇨🇴 forzadas a huir de sus hogares en #LaGuajira.

[UNHCR Nederland @UNHCR_Nederland]

🏆 Yes! UNHCR heeft de @TheWebbyAwards People’s Choice Award gewonnen, samen met onze partners @YouTube en @uncommon_studio, voor onze videoserie 'We Were Here'. 📺👇

[UNHCR Nederland @UNHCR_Nederland]

📻 Hoofd van het UNHCR-kantoor in Aruba @IreneRij
en Protection-collega Maya Soumah vertelden over het werk van UNHCR op Curaçao in de Radio1 @pointer_kroncrv-reportage van afgelopen zaterdag:
https://t.co/jm7NphqcEs

[ACNUR Colombia - No a la xenofobia @ACNUR_COLOMBIA]

La historia de Evelyn representa la fuerza y la tenacidad de las familias refugiadas, migrantes y desplazadas que viven en La Pista, asentamiento de Maicao, #LaGuajira. 🧵👇🏽