UNHCR Liberia

The official account of #UNHCR in Liberia. Follow us for latest news as we provide protection and durable solutions to refugees & asylum seekers in the country

[PRM Assistant Secretary @PRMAsstSec]

Proud to announce in Dakar $64 million in additional 🇺🇸 humanitarian assistance in Sub-Saharan Africa, responding to 8 million refugees & asylum seekers, as well as over 30 million internally displaced, stateless, and conflict-affected persons, including in West Africa and the Sahel.

[Refugees and Returnees Service - RRS @RRSEthiopia]

The "#Digital_Inclusion and #Connectivity for #Refugees and #Host_Communities in #Ethiopia" discussion was held by the Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS), International Telecommunication Union (@ITU), @UNHCR, relevant line ministries and partners.
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[UNHCR Liberia @UnhcrLiberia]

A very colourful & wonderful #WorldRefugeeDay celebration in #Liberia honoured by the the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Diplomatic Corps, the UN Resident Coordinator and Refugees as well.

[Antony Akumu-Abogi @Tonyakumu]

#worldrefugeeday2023 in Monrovia focusing on Hope away from Home. These celebrations reiterated the need for inclusion of refugees in national plans. It was also a call for international action for resources to alleviate suffering of refugees & other displaced people.

[Antony Akumu-Abogi @Tonyakumu]

@UnhcrLiberia Day 4 of this field visit with ExIvorian refugees being processed for integration in Liberia at Zwedru PTP camp. Exchanges with Burkinabe arrivals in Liberia in ToeTown (GrandGedeh) & Kparbelee (Nimba). Documentation/Shelter are essential needs. Protection for All.

[Antony Akumu-Abogi @Tonyakumu]

Day3 of the 1 Week mission on Burkinabe arrivals in Liberia in River Gee County where we met at least 200 Burkinabes who have reached Liberia since March this year. Serious needs for their livelihoods, Shelter & documents. Environment/land use among the key concerns from the GoL

[Antony Akumu-Abogi @Tonyakumu]

@UnhcrLiberia Day 2 of a week-long mission focusing on Burkinabe arrivals in Liberia. In Maryland County, Pleebo City where UNHCR, LRRRC, Immigration, LocalAuthorities & MinInterior exchanged with About 70 Burkinabes. Their Civil documentation & livelihoods is critical.

[Antony Akumu-Abogi @Tonyakumu]

@UnhcrLiberia just graced the 7th Graduation Ceremony of the Nimba University. 5 ex refugees sponsored by the German Govt's DAFI program graduated.

1 Refugee lady beneficiary of UNHCRs livelihoods funds also graduated & was valedictorian. Thanks DAFI. Bravo Humanitarianism.!

[Antony Akumu-Abogi @Tonyakumu]

@UnhcrLiberia : Today donated additional logistical means to enhance the Liberia Refugee body (LRRRC) capacity to serve the People we work with. Renewing an ageing fleet, this donation will improve LRRRCs capacity to deliver our joint protection mandate. Partnerships that deliver

[Antony Akumu-Abogi @Tonyakumu]

On Wednesday 5th met with Ambassador of Cote D'Ivoire & LRRRC Executive Director. We secured a major breakthrough on the documentation process for 548 of the Ivorians legally integrating in Liberia. With this averting the risk of statelessness for these Ivorian Ex-refugees.

[UNHCR Liberia @UnhcrLiberia]

The 3rd Appeal Committee sitting against exemption decisions started today @UnhcrLiberia in Zwedru. During 6 days, members of the Appeal Committee will review appealing cases. The Cessation Clause for Ivorian refugees came into effect on 30 June 2022. #LRRRC

[Antony Akumu-Abogi @Tonyakumu]

@UnhcrLiberia is at the first appeal seating for Ivorians Refugees in Liberia with #LRRRC. This to avail the fairest/best legal opportunities following the coming into effect (30th June 22) of the cessation clause on Ivorian refugees. Proud to be supporting this historic process.

[UNHCR Liberia @UnhcrLiberia]

UN@77_County authorities from Grand Gedeh and Maryland briefing President Georges Manneh Weah on UN achievements during the #UNDay2022 in #Liberia

[Antony Akumu-Abogi @Tonyakumu]

UN@77: Special ceremony in Liberia marking the founding of the United Nations 77yrs ago. It was a special ceremony graced by the president of Liberia Dr. George M Weah and the First lady, members of the Diplomatic Corps, GoL Ministers/Officials, Heads of UN agencies and staff.

[Antony Akumu-Abogi @Tonyakumu]

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[UNHCR Liberia @UnhcrLiberia]

@UnhcrLiberia organized a 2-day refresher training on international protection for Local Authorities & border law enforcement officers in and around communities within Nimba County #Liberia
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[UNHCR Liberia @UnhcrLiberia]

Liberia Integrate More Refugees, Issue them Civil Documentation
https://t.co/fLn7uKr55y
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@Tonyakumu

[UNHCR Liberia @UnhcrLiberia]

In Liberia thousands of Ivorian refugees returned home while a handful opted to remain in their host country. @UNHCRWestAfrica
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[UNHCR Liberia @UnhcrLiberia]

To enhance protection for the ex-Ivorian refugees and advocate for freedom of movement, @UnhcrLiberia organized a one day refresher training for local authorities and security apparatus in Grand Gedeh County. District Commissioners, LIS, Police, Civil Society... attended.

[UNHCR Liberia @UnhcrLiberia]

@UnhcrLiberia commenced distribution of #UNICEF donated essential drugs & hygiene materials to health facilities in #Nimba, starting with the Comprehensive Health Center. This will help improve health care delivery services to the community including former Ivorian refugees

[UNHCR Liberia @UnhcrLiberia]

On 26 August 2022, the Government of Liberia (#LRRRC & the #Asylum Committee), with technical expertise from @UnhcrLiberia, completed , the 3rd sitting which reviewed and decided on 93 out of 400 exemption applications recently assessed in Grand Gedeh County. @UNHCRWestAfrica