James Weatherlake 🇬🇧🇳🇿🌍

🇺🇳Humanitarian in #Romania/Lucrător umanitar în #România | Personal thoughts/Gânduri personale #UNHCR #UN #Refugees #Refugiați ex 🇲🇩🇷🇸🇫🇷🇨🇩🇺🇬🇬🇭🇺🇦

[Toiu Oana @oana_toiu]

For the first time, the United Nations Security Council is convening at Romania’s explicit request on an issue that directly concerns our country.

I will present the flagrant violations of international law and the risks arising from these repeated actions by the Russian Federation.

Romania seeks to draw the international community’s attention to the serious consequences of the repeated violations of Romanian and European airspace and to the need for increased diplomatic pressure to ensure respect for international law and the protection of regional security.

Together with our partners at the United Nations, Romania continues to advocate for an immediate ceasefire and for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.

I will also hold meetings on the sidelines of the Security Council with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock, and U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz.

photo © United Nations

[Romania UN NY @RomaniaUN_NY]

Romania assumes the Presidency of the Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS for 2026, following the election by acclamation of Ambassador @CornelFeruta in steering the essential work of the Board in the implementation of the 🇺🇳development agenda and the advancement of UN80 reforms.

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

Deadly attacks in Western Ukraine are a stark reminder that no part of the country is safe.

States should not refuse protection or assistance to Ukrainians on the basis that some parts of Ukraine are safe.

Inside Ukraine, UNHCR remains on the ground, helping the most affected.

[James Weatherlake 🇬🇧🇳🇿🌍 @UNHCRJamesRO]

In 2025, drastic funding cuts left millions of refugee women and girls without life-saving services. #16Days #WithRefugees

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

Violence doesn’t stop when funding does, it worsens.

In 2025, drastic cuts left millions of refugee women and girls without life-saving services.

Funding for gender-based violence programmes must be prioritized. #16Days

[James Weatherlake 🇬🇧🇳🇿🌍 @UNHCRJamesRO]

On Saturday morning: @UNHCRUkraine NGO partner @MissionProliska's clearly marked humanitarian evacuation vehicle attacked in eastern Ukraine - Civilians are #NotATarget #WithRefugees

[NGO Proliska @MissionProliska]

November 8, Kostyantynivka.
At 9:30 right in the city center, the only evacuation car of the @MissionProliska Humanitarian Mission was attacked — the same car that daily took people out of the most dangerous streets, where explosions were still heard.

[UNHCR Ukraine @UNHCRUkraine]

When another wave of strikes shattered the windows in Maryna’s home, 20 km from the front line in Donetsk 🇺🇦, she didn’t have to face it alone.

With staunch support from @eu_echo 🇪🇺, UNHCR provides emergency materials so affected families can do quick fixes to damaged homes.

[James Weatherlake 🇬🇧🇳🇿🌍 @UNHCRJamesRO]

Today, 24 October, is UN Day 🇺🇳 - marking the birth of the United Nations, the day the Charter came into force and the UN officially began its work: https://t.co/Als1DvwYyy #UNDay #UN80 @UN

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

For 80 years, the @UN has worked to forge peace, tackle poverty & hunger, advance human rights & build a more sustainable world,.

Now, more than ever, the world must recommit to solving problems no nation can solve alone.

On this #UNDay, let’s stand together & act as one.

[Volker Türk @volker_turk]

80 years ago, the UN was born from a simple yet powerful vision: peace, dignity & human rights for all.

These values are still being tested every day - but we must not give up.

Let's stand together to defend our values and build the world we envision. #UNday

[UNHCR Ukraine @UNHCRUkraine]

Two nights in a row Kyiv is suffering from the Russian attacks that target critical infrastructure and residential buildings. UNHCR partners @ROKADA_CF & @R2Protection are on the ground providing people with emergency repair materials, legal aid & psychosocial support.

[UNHCR România @UNHCRRomania]

Thanks 🙏to our donors' support we continue to provide mental health assistance and art therapy activities for refugees at the UNHCR Community Center in Bucharest 🇷🇴 - helping build a stronger, more resilient community away from home.

#WorldMentalHealthDay

[Romania UN NY @RomaniaUN_NY]

At #UNGA80 3rd Committee, #Romania stands firm behind the universality, indivisibility and interdependence of all human rights.
Our priorities include:
🔴combatting all forms of discrimination & intolerance;
🟡inclusive education;
🔵eliminating gender disparities at all levels.

[Filippo Grandi @FilippoGrandi]

Warm congratulations to @sandumaiamd and the people of Moldova on a successful election.

UNHCR will continue to support Moldova, one of the most open and generous countries for Ukrainian refugees.

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

Day 1 at #UNGA80. ⬇️

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

From Gaza to Ukraine to Sudan to Myanmar, peace remains out of reach.

High Commissioner @FilippoGrandi urges leaders to seize this moment at #UNGA: choose peace over war and end the suffering of millions.

[James Weatherlake 🇬🇧🇳🇿🌍 @UNHCRJamesRO]

June 2025 saw the highest civilian casualties in 3 years in Ukraine. #Ukraine #WithRefugees

[Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) @UNHumanRightsUA]

“Civilians across Ukraine are facing levels of suffering we haven’t seen in 3+ years,” said Danielle Bell, Head of @UNHumanRightsUA
🔹June: 232 killed, 1,343 injured
🔹June: Strikes hit nearly every region, far beyond frontlines
🔹Last night: 397 drones, 18 missiles launched against Ukraine, mainly Kyiv, killing 2

👉 Full press release: https://t.co/uFwQ4UxZcr

[UNHCR Ukraine @UNHCRUkraine]

Another massive attack hit Kyiv overnight, damaging residential buildings, schools & offices across the city.

In several locations, UNHCR partners @ROKADA_CF & @R2Protection set up humanitarian hubs where people can get emergency building materials, psychological & legal aid.

[James Weatherlake 🇬🇧🇳🇿🌍 @UNHCRJamesRO]

Flexible funding means #UNHCR can make every dollar work harder and keep core protection services running everywhere, allowing earlier and smarter interventions, more efficiently... The Flexible Funding Report 2024 is out now: https://t.co/eaZ1qOquGd

[UNHCR Government Partners @UNHCRgov]

Flexible funding isn’t a nice-to-have. It's a must-have.
It’s what stands between refugees and unmet needs.

Our Flexible Funding Report 2024 shows how it enabled UNHCR to respond in emergencies and forgotten crises.

Find out more: https://t.co/zTvxrSZBTw

[UNHCR United Kingdom @UNHCRUK]

This isn’t a targeted ad.

It’s a reminder: Solidarity with refugees is the right choice.

#WorldRefugeeDay

[UNHCR Ukraine @UNHCRUkraine]

The massive Russian night attack on Ukraine🇺🇦, primarily targeting Kyiv, as well as other regions, disrupted lives, damaging homes & social infrastructure.

UNHCR's partner, @ROKADA_CF, has been supporting affected families in shock with vital aid since morning.