Honoured to meet H.E. Sheikh @alimamaltayeb, Grand Imam of @Alazhar, today.
At a time of record displacement, compassion, solidarity & protection matter more than ever. Grateful for Al-Azhar’s leadership—including its guidance that refugees are eligible for Zakat—and our partnership supporting displaced families.
تشرفت بلقاء فضيلة الإمام الأكبر الشيخ أحمد الطيب، @alimamaltayeb شيخ @Alazhar.
الأزهر الشريف منارة للعلم والتسامح والاعتدال، ويؤكد دائماً على التعاطي الإنساني مع النازحين واللاجئين. فتاواه التي أجازت تخصيص أموال الزكاة للاجئين شكّلت شريان حياة لآلاف الأسر.
كل الامتنان لشراكتنا في دعم وتمكين الأسر النازحة بكرامة. فلنعمل معاً على توسيع هذا الدعم، وضمان وصوله لكل من يحتاجه.
Grateful to the EU and, in particular, @EUHomeAffairs for their continued commitment to supporting forcibly displaced people.
Your sustained engagement and solidarity make a real difference in advancing protection, dignity, and durable solutions for those forced to flee.
UNHCR signed a cooperation agreement with AXON Plus to help expand access to affordable health care for refugees in #Egypt, connecting them to a network of private medical providers and cost-effective services across the country.
https://t.co/l1kQiZLY6G
في مصر، يحمل رمضان للاجئين حنينًا لبيوتٍ بعيدة… لكنه يحمل أيضًا أملًا لا ينطفئ 🌙
حول موائد بسيطة، تجتمع العائلات، يضحك الأطفال، وتتجدد روح التكافل.
رغم اللجوء، يبقى رمضان نورًا في القلوب.✨
كل عام وأنتم بخير 🌙#رمضان_كريم
https://t.co/MJHwn96ibN
GFF 2025 LIVE | As part of her participation in GFF 2025 as a UNHCR Global Goodwill Ambassador aligned to our Cinema for Humanity cause, we’re proud to welcome the incomparable Cate Blanchett to the red carpet to mark the MENA premiere of her latest work, ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’. Directed by Jim Jarmusch and starring an ensemble cast featuring the likes of Adam Driver, Tom Waits and Charlotte Rampling, the character-driven anthology film looks at the often wrought relationship between parents and their adult children. Split into three different stories, the comedy-drama won the Golden Lion at Venice International Film Festival earlier this year and has been hailed for its masterful blend of observational humour and emotional nuance.
The film comes as the latest entry in a body of work that has cemented Blanchett’s status as one of the most versatile actors of her generation.
El Gouna Film Festival was honored to present its Champion of Humanity Award to Academy Award winner and UNHCR Global Goodwill Ambassador, Cate Blanchett, presented by founder of El Gouna Film Festival and chairman of Orascom Investment Holding, Naguib Sawiris, and founder of El Gouna and chairman of the El Gouna Film Festival Board of Directors, Samih Sawiris.
In alignment with our theme, 'Cinema for Humanity,' the award recognises Blanchett’s profound and sustained commitment to humanitarian causes worldwide. As a leading voice for UNHCR, she has tirelessly championed the rights and welfare of refugees and displaced people globally, using her influential voice and platform to drive essential awareness and support. We celebrate her as an artist whose enduring empathy is as compelling as her craft, exemplifying the power of cinema to drive meaningful and impactful change.
GFF 2025 LIVE | As part of her visit to the El Gouna Film Festival, Academy Award winner and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett visited Deutsche Hotelschule today alongside the Sawiris Foundation. The visit follows her recognition last night with the Champion of Humanity Award, presented by El Gouna Film Festival founder and Orascom Investment Holding chairman Naguib Sawiris, and Samih Sawiris, founder of El Gouna and chairman of the festival’s Board of Directors.
El Gouna Film Festival, Sawiris Foundation for Social Development and UNHCR are proud to announce that two-time Academy Award winner and UNHCR Global Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett will join us at the El Gouna Film Festival 2025 as this year’s Guest of Honor. From her iconic roles in Elizabeth, Blue Jasmine, and TÁR, to her remarkable collaborations with the world’s most celebrated directors, Cate Blanchett has left an indelible mark on global cinema. Beyond her artistry, she continues to champion urgent humanitarian causes as a UNHCR Global Goodwill Ambassador, echoing the festival’s guiding vision: “Cinema for Humanity.” To honor her work in centering the voices of refugees and those forcibly displaced, Blanchett will be receiving the Champion of Humanity Award by El Gouna Film Festival.
UNHCR Egypt & the CIB Foundation have partnered to deliver critical healthcare support to refugee children across 🇪🇬
Amidst underfunding, this partnership ensures children can access the care needed for a healthy & stable life.
➡️ Learn more: https://t.co/xWPuY4qEAY
In Ramadan a plethora of organizations collect Zakat online, donors should verify “genuine” sharia compliance before entrusting their Zakat to an entity. We spared no effort in UNHCR to make sure our Refugees Zakat Fund is 100% Sharia compliant.
نعدّ الأيام والساعات لبلوغ الشهر المبارك 🌙
والملايين مشتاقون له ويستعدّون لصيامه...
لكن الأسر اللاجئة تستقبله في ظروف صعبة
وهم يعتمدون على دعمنا
يمكنك مشاركتهم النعم بتبرّع آمن عبر الانترنت.
الرجاء تبرّع الآن
https://t.co/GctFUp6qnr
Grateful for the Zakat contribution from @qcharity, which provided emergency cash assistance to more than 23,000 Sudanese refugees in Egypt.
It is partners like @qcharity, that provide a lifeline to the most vulnerable forcibly displaced individuals.
🚨 Lebanon is facing devastation as Israeli airstrikes continue.
More than 100,000 people have crossed into Syria so far. We're scaling up support for families and individuals in need. Stay informed and join us in helping those affected.
Lebanon on the brink: The escalating violence has created an urgent need for humanitarian support.
@FilippoGrandi calls for a ceasefire and peace. Lebanon cannot bear this burden alone. Now is the time for global action.
Today on #WorldHumanitarianDay, we honour the humanitarians who lost their lives while serving others.
We are calling for the safety, dignity and protection of those in crisis and the people who serve them. #ActForHumanity
📢 Exciting news!
UNHCR & Rotary Egypt signed a cooperation agreement.
Over the next 2 years, Rotary Egypt will support UNHCR’s programs for @refugees & asylum seekers in #Egypt 🇪🇬, promoting their inclusion & access to services. 🤝🌍 #WithRefugees
https://t.co/0Rvzj8TpOu
🎉 Exciting News!
UNHCR & Rotary Egypt have signed an agreement to further support @refugees and asylum seekers in Egypt.
This two-year journey starts today, and we’re thrilled to jointly continue to make a difference! #WithRefugees