Lisa Upton

Head of Communications and Public Affairs, Australia for UNHCR (ex Climate Council, SBS)

[Greg Bearup @gbearup]

The APY arts scandal, as told by the artists https://t.co/eqfIEzs3I5

[Gillian Triggs @GillianTriggs]

This landmark decision from the Australian High Court, ruling that it is unlawful and unconstitutional to detain people indefinitely in immigration detention, paves the way for Australia to bring its detention practices into line with international law.

https://t.co/aLcom5UkIW

[Australia for UNHCR @UNrefugees]

Thousands of people have died and been displaced by catastrophic flooding across north-east #Libya.

The port city of #Derna was worst hit, with #floods bursting two dams, sweeping away buildings and wiping out entire neighbourhoods.

[Australia for UNHCR @UNrefugees]

After fleeing conflict in Afghanistan, @asifsultani_ searched for safety and belonging. He found both those things in martial arts. The martial artist and Hazara refugee now lives in Australia. Today we’re excited to share his incredible story.

[Australia for UNHCR @UNrefugees]

“I would like to unite people through the culture of sport.”

@asifsultani_ is a martial artist and a #Hazara refugee from #Afghanistan, now living in Maitland in the NSW Hunter Region.

Next Monday, we share his story of how martial arts helped him find belonging.

[Australia for UNHCR @UNrefugees]

MMA fighter and Afghan refugee @asifsultani_ sets the tone for what is to come.

This month we’re championing stories of refugees whose lives have been transformed by sport in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

Keep an eye out for our first profile next Monday.

[Australia for UNHCR @UNrefugees]

🧵UNHCR is carrying out emergency preparedness in the refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar and on the island of Bhasan Char, working with local authorities and humanitarian partners.

https://t.co/AvEsWIR5oT

[Adrian Edwards 🌍 @AdrianEdwrds]

‘Simple slogans like ‘Stop the Boats’ are no more effective a solution to this challenge than one that says ‘Let Them All In’.’

- @FilippoGrandi on why it’s time to embrace a new all-of-route approach to movements of #refugees and migrants

https://t.co/MwQU67vi8w

[Greg Bearup @gbearup]

https://t.co/Uw5ojENvsr

[Gary Lineker @GaryLineker]

A final thought: however difficult the last few days have been, it simply doesn’t compare to having to flee your home from persecution or war to seek refuge in a land far away. It’s heartwarming to have seen the empathy towards their plight from so many of you. 3/4

[Australia for UNHCR @UNrefugees]

We’re grateful for the support of @okaybears working to bring hope to those affected by the earthquakes across Syria and Türkiye.

Bid on this one-of-a-kind UNHCR Okay Bear to help refugees, displaced people and their host communities. Auction date TBA.

[Australia for UNHCR @UNrefugees]

Hanim Kılıç works at Australia for UNHCR. She is Turkish-Australian and has family in earthquake affected Türkiye. She sends a personal message to Australians.

Donate here: https://t.co/H4C0NDh0pi

[Australia for UNHCR @UNrefugees]

Australia for UNHCR’s Head of Communications @UptonLisa Upton spoke to @abccanberra on the devastating #earthquakes in #Syria and #Türkiye and what the disaster means for displaced people and #refugees in the region.

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

I am deeply saddened by the news of the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye & Syria, and offer my heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.

The @UN stands ready to support emergency response efforts.

[Lisa Upton @UptonLisa]

I am deeply saddened by this news. I was lucky enough to work with Will for three years. He was so smart and so kind and so humble. And he devoted his life to communicating the facts about climate change. A massive loss.

[Pep Canadell @pepcanadell]

I have no words to express my deep sadness for the loss of Will Steffen who passed away last night. He had been one of the most influential individuals in global change science programs, director of GCTE, IGBP, and driver of ESSP that led to the creation of the @gcarbonproject

[Lisa Upton @UptonLisa]

@KMooreGilbert Hi Kylie, I work at Australia for UNHCR.
I'm wondering if you would mind following me briefly so that I can send you a DM?

[Adrian Edwards 🌍 @AdrianEdwrds]

Thank you @jacindaardern for reminding us all that kindness is a virtue, not a weakness. You have stood #withrefugees https://t.co/0zsHjf7yLk

[Joelle Gergis @joellegergis]

This is huge. The world has agreed to protect 30% of the Earth for nature by 2030. It’s a Paris Agreement moment for biodiversity! https://t.co/W0FRd644dx

[Emma Alberici @albericie]

Life: it’s not what happens to you, it’s how you frame it 🙂

[News Breakfast @BreakfastNews]

Australian band The Bluesberries have released a new song, 'Blue Skies' - with all royalties going straight to those affected and displaced by the war in Ukraine.

The song features the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, with versions of the song in both English and Ukrainian.