Smriti Belbase

Digital Engagement at the UN Refugee Agency. Formerly @foreignoffice, @aldeasespana and, one summer long ago, @kathmandupost.

[Smriti Belbase @sbelbase]

@SpainUN @LuxembourgUN @ITUatUNHQ @Refugees @UNDP @i_amthecode Grateful for your commitment on bridging the digital divide for refugees, and especially refugee girls. Together we can help build an open, inclusive, safe and secure digital future for all! #GlobalDigitalCompact

[Smriti Belbase @sbelbase]

Where languages are dying - endangered/threatened languages by region.

Amazing that the least populated, Oceania, leads with a whopping 733.

#MotherLanguageDay

https://t.co/WF0jeSroxM

[Smriti Belbase @sbelbase]

For those interested in mis- and disinformation, highly entertaining background on the #birdsarentreal
movement, with some very cool insights. Recommend listening to the end. #misinformation https://t.co/Q3Iw5GiUS0

[Smriti Belbase @sbelbase]

"Digital technologies can be a powerful driver of gender equality. Yet embedded design flaws across digital platforms threaten the safety, political participation, and technological input of women and girls." #16DaysofActivism2021 #DigitalTransformation

https://t.co/EESX9prMi4

[Shirley Camia @shirleycamia]

Thrilled to have worked on this podcast with @waqascbc and to share it with everyone!

[Smriti Belbase @sbelbase]

@sophiadedace Thank you for sharing! Definitely the type of list that more of us can draw value and inspiration from.

[Shabia Mantoo @Shabia_M]

#Denmark: UNHCR does not support externalization. Practices that shift burdens, avoid responsibility, and frustrate access to international protection, undermine the rights of asylum-seekers and refugees and violate international obligations of states.
https://t.co/16KXXafPtP

[Smriti Belbase @sbelbase]

@lizmulhall I agree! But am the only person in my 4-person family who thinks so.

[Liz Mulhall @lizmulhall]

More than 100,000 people have fled the Central African Republic to neighbouring countries in the wake of conflict and humanitarian access within CAR is severely hindered. Please donate now to provide vital humanitarian relief: https://t.co/IeGwAQpkpE

[Smriti Belbase @sbelbase]

How Native American nations inspired the federalist approach to government in the US Constitution.
https://t.co/aS5WtKITXT

[Hillary Clinton @HillaryClinton]

It delights me to think that what feels historical and amazing to us today—a woman sworn in to the vice presidency—will seem normal, obvious, "of course" to Kamala's grand-nieces as they grow up. And they will be right.

[Smriti Belbase @sbelbase]

@dimplevjk So very sorry, Dimple. Have been thinking of you. Wishing you much strength.

[Smriti Belbase @sbelbase]

Study exploring the distorted perceptions Americans have of fellow citizens on the other side of the political aisle. From @MiC_Global

Valuable food for thought. Time to get over our distrust of those who vote differently from us.

https://t.co/gfyfyOvYjB

[Smriti Belbase @sbelbase]

@JAGhedini And through those 20+ years also serving as an inspiration to so many of us! Such an honour to work with you JA. Happy UN Day.

[Smriti Belbase @sbelbase]

@joelleeid @fberm 😅

[Smriti Belbase @sbelbase]

Ta-dum! The story behind Netflix's unmistakable sound logo.

Thanks to @fberm for pointing me to this podcast.

https://t.co/1xPSfMGpLV

[Sophia Dedace @sophiadedace]

2020 has given us many reasons to despair.

But the #NansenAward reminds us there are several more reasons to hope.

LIVE now on YouTube ➡️ https://t.co/THTUzoXP2p

[Saskia Baar @_sjgbb]

Congratulations to the inspiring Maye! A true hero helping @refugees.

Excited to watch her being honoured live at the #NansenAward show live on UNHCR's YouTube at 18:30 CET today 🙏 https://t.co/XThAJKueXz

[Smriti Belbase @sbelbase]

"I don't think I will ever stop learning"

For many of us, connected learning has allowed our kids to keep up with schoolwork during lockdown. In refugee camps, it can transform under-resourced classrooms into exciting places where children can access a quality education.

[UNHCR United Kingdom @UNHCRUK]

Football star @MoSalah has brought four refugee voices to #UNGA ⚽

Meet some of the students getting a digital education thanks to UNHCR and the @VodafoneFdn's Instant Network Schools 👇

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

Ibrahim started drawing again for the first time in many years. For the first time after fleeing war and violence. 🎨