Depika Sherchan

HLP+Durable Solutions Specialist @UNHabitatSyria | Formerly @UNHCRYemen @NRC_Norway @UNHabitatAF | housing+land rights | displacement | Tweets are personal

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

Millions of people live invisible lives due to statelessness.

Abandoned as a child with no documents proving his identity or nationality, this was Joseph's reality. In 2019, with UNHCR's support, he was granted his nationality and went on to follow his dreams and say #IBelongMillions of people live invisible lives due to statelessness.

Abandoned as a child with no documents proving his identity or nationality, this was Joseph's reality. In 2019, with UNHCR's support, he was granted his nationality and went on to follow his dreams and say #IBelong.

[Depika Sherchan @DepikaSherchan]

This is soo priceless! Thankyou

[Scott Long @scottlong1980]

FREE BOOKS: I've uploaded my library on Palestine/Israel to the cloud, in digital form (mostly pdf & epub): a little over 1700 books. You can download any that interest you individually, or the whole library (about 13GB). And feel free to share this. Link: https://t.co/j9Lo4HqOlk

[Depika Sherchan @DepikaSherchan]

@scottlong1980 Thanks soooo much Scott. This is so beautiful of you. So so grateful 🤗🫶🏽

[UNHCR Yemen @UNHCRYemen]

📢On this #WorldHumanitarianDay, I am proud that our teams and our partners are doing crucial work to aid those in the greatest need in #Yemen. - @AmeratungaMaya

Humanitarians are #NotATarget
No matter who
No matter where
#NoMatterWhat

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

Why do we mark #WorldHumanitarianDay?

⚪️To pay tribute to the victims of the Canal Hotel tragedy 20 years ago.
⚪️To honour the courage of humanitarians who risk it all for others.
⚪️To recommit ourselves to stand with those in need, #NoMatterWhat.
🔘All of the above.

[OCHA Yemen @OCHAYemen]

#Yemen 🇾🇪 continues to be one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world, with 21.7M people needing assistance in 2023.

As we approach #WorldHumanitarianDay, let's remember Yemen's ongoing struggle and reaffirm our commitment to supporting affected communities, #NoMatterWhat.

[101 East @AJ101East]

“Please give us back our deities and we will give you the replica.”

Nepalese conservationist Rabindra Puri is spearheading an unusual approach to secure the return of Nepal’s stolen artefacts from western museums.

Welcome to the ‘Museum of Stolen Art’: https://t.co/qZ2GOXYgLl

[Depika Sherchan @DepikaSherchan]

The 2023 GRID report will focus on #foodsecurity as a driver of with #internaldisplacement.

[IDMC @IDMC_Geneva]

Join us for the launch of our 2023 Global Report on #InternalDisplacement.

Along with a global overview of figures, #GRID2023 examines #foodinsecurity as a driver, impact and potential barrier to solutions to internal displacement.

Register here ➡️ https://t.co/n7Fkyi4twr

[Global Protection Cluster @ProtectionClust]

📢Registration open!

Join the online global commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement!

📅17/04/23
⏰ 16:00 - 18:00 CEST

Register here: https://t.co/xK98MBTtI5

[This is Yemen @its_yemen]

The Old City of Sana'a presents a unique homogeneous architectural ensemble. The design and detail of each of the houses combine into an integral beauty.

[Depika Sherchan @DepikaSherchan]

In advance of the #Yemen Pledging Conference in Geneva on Monday, 27 February 2023, the @ShelterClustYE advocates for support to transition from emergency to sustainable and durable shelter solutions. #YemenCantWait #DurableSolutions

[Shelter Cluster Yemen @ShelterClustYE]

After eight years of conflict, Yemenis need more durable shelter solutions to transition from emergency response.

7.5 million people today need adequate #shelter and essential household items in #Yemen.

Watch more:➡️ https://t.co/YCnCTBmdjJ

#YemenCantWait #DurableSolutions

[Shelter Cluster Yemen @ShelterClustYE]

Our Mid-Year Achievements Report 2022 has been released.

Of the 3.1 million people targeted, 521,000 were assisted in 21 Governorates despite a funding gap of 82% at the end of June.

Funding is still needed to ensure access to adequate #housing.

More➡️https://t.co/uiD3yiXuKi

[Depika Sherchan @DepikaSherchan]

#IndigenousPeople #LandRights Landmark ruling, a precedent for indigenous peoples across Africa and the world.

[Minority Rights Group @MinorityRights]

BRILLIANT NEWS ✨We welcome the African Court's judgment in the #Ogiek case! The Court unanimously rejected the Government of #Kenya’s pleas and objections and ordered #Kenya to title Ogiek ancestral lands in the #MauForest. Congrats to all! #IStandWithTheOgiek @OgiekPeoples

[UNHCR Yemen @UNHCRYemen]

On #WorldRefugeeDay, we honour refugees and displaced families in #Yemen and across the world.

UNHCR's representative for Yemen, @AmeratungaMaya writes about:

🔹The right for everyone to seek safety.

Read the full article here: 👇
https://t.co/rWuBqwXJRK

[Depika Sherchan @DepikaSherchan]

@TseringNgodupL1 Thank you, this is beautiful- restores faith in our humanity. Made me teary!

[CCCM Cluster @CCCMCluster]

2️⃣ Address Housing, Land and Property disputes, which are exacerbating the current situation of IDPs.

Promoting dialogue and coordination, ensuring dedicated resources for HLP experts and considering climate threats are key to improve the responses.

[Depika Sherchan @DepikaSherchan]

Support the protection, shelter, site management and HLP needs of the IDPs in #Yemen
#YemenCantWait

[CCCM Cluster @CCCMCluster]

7 years of conflict have displaced millions of people in #Yemen.
They need protection, basic services and dignified shelter.
Protection, Shelter/NFI & CCCM cluster partners require urgent funds to assist all people in need.

Briefing note➡ https://t.co/RXLq3zWkYj

#YemenCantWait

[UN Humanitarian @UNOCHA]

Years of war have decimated people’s lives in #Yemen.
Join us as we come together with donors and partners to pledge support for millions of Yemenis.

📅 16 March 2022
🕘 9:30 a.m. EDT/ 2:30 p.m. CET
🔗 https://t.co/TsGwqZzZuj

#YemenCantWait

[Depika Sherchan @DepikaSherchan]

HappeningToday:
‘Women, Land and Peace’ online webinar TODAY 16 February 2022 at 14.00 - 15.30 CET
👉🏼 Register here: https://t.co/BsVYbkl0az

[Depika Sherchan @DepikaSherchan]

Two decades since they were freed, many landless former kamaiya (bonded labourers- a form of modern-day slavery) in #Nepal have accessed plots of land from the Government and living life of freedom+dignity.

https://t.co/kaipW5ixf3