Damla Buyuktaskin

Senior Livelihoods Officer for Asia Pacific Countries @ UN Refugee Agency, Tübitak Teydeb Yürütme Kurulu Üyesi, Global Entrepreneurship Network Board Member

[Damla Buyuktaskin @taskin_damla]

Such an honor to be a speaker for the Rotary Club of Bangkok and to talk about “Refugees, Forced Displacement and Missed Opportunities”. Wonderful to be with a great audience, interested in the topic, making amazing contributions. thank you very much for the very kind invitation.

[United Nations @UN]

Access to food is a human right.

As hostilities continue in Gaza, people are struggling to meet their most basic needs, including food & shelter.

Humanitarian organizations must have unhindered access to people in need wherever they are.

via @WFP

[underdogtechaward @underdogTA]

Every contestant can be happy they will be fairly evaluated by someone who knows how hard it is to fight for their truth. We do have such an ally: our jury member Damla Buyuktaskin (@taskin_damla) . Intrigued? Follow our socials to see the results of her judgment!

[UNHCR Asia-Pacific @UNHCRAsia]

UNHCR and @UNmigration are appealing to Pakistan to continue its protection of all vulnerable Afghans who have sought safety in the country and could be at imminent protection risk if forced to return.

https://t.co/ijtC9bYphd

[UNHCR Asia-Pacific @UNHCRAsia]

2022 saw more internally displaced people return home than the previous year.

Let's help them rebuild their lives and reclaim their human rights, hopes and dreams: https://t.co/F6QVndz9B3

#GlobalTrends #WithRefugees

[UNHCR Asia-Pacific @UNHCRAsia]

"Today and every day, we must commit to doing more to give refugees hope away from home."

On #WorldRefugeeDay, UNHCR's Asia Director @IndrikaRatwatte calls for solidarity, compassion and creation of opportunities for refugees in the region, and globally.

[UNHCR Asia-Pacific @UNHCRAsia]

Self-expression
Mental health and well-being
Cultural preservation
Social inclusion
Livelihoods

These are just a few benefits that art offers as a tool for building resilience and protection in displaced communities.
Join us as we stand #WithRefugees

[UNHCR Asia-Pacific @UNHCRAsia]

This is a climate emergency.
It is putting people forced to flee in further danger and they don't have time to wait.
We must act NOW

[UNHCR Asia-Pacific @UNHCRAsia]

🚨This is a climate emergency.🚨 It is putting people forced to flee in further danger and they don't have time to wait. We must act NOW.

[Damla Buyuktaskin @taskin_damla]

It was wonderful to be with my colleagues in Geneva and work on the new UNHCR Livelihoods and Economic Inclusion Strategy for the forcibly displaced populations collectively. The Director and Deputy Director of Division for Resilience and Solutions were also with us.

[UNHCR Asia-Pacific @UNHCRAsia]

Engineers
Coders
Teachers
Lawyers
Mechanics
Architects
Doctors
Nurses
Midwives
Advocates

Refugee women are building and rebuilding the world, and paving the way for a sustainable future. #IWD2023

[UNHCR Asia-Pacific @UNHCRAsia]

Almost 80 per cent of Rohingya refugees from #Myanmar in Bangladesh are women +children. They face additional challenges +risks to their wellbeing.
UNHCR + partners are working to ensure they receive the protection they need #RohingyaResponse2023 More: https://t.co/Oa7idMHme8

[UNHCR Asia-Pacific @UNHCRAsia]

Densely populated Bangladesh 🇧🇩 generously hosts almost 1 million #Rohingya refugees.  
Support from the international community is crucial in responding to needs of the refugees + the host community.

The 🌏 must support Bangladesh + its people #RohingyaResponse2023

[UNHCR Asia-Pacific @UNHCRAsia]

Across Asia and globally, refugees have fled war and conflict.
But they have also fled persecution due to religion, ethnicity, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, and more.

They all have different stories and journeys.

They all matter.

[UNHCR Asia-Pacific @UNHCRAsia]

Elementary school.
Secondary school.
Higher education.

At every level, the right to education is a human right and cannot be denied.
Women +girls in Afghanistan deserve a chance to realize their full potential and contribute to their country's growth.

[UNHCR Asia-Pacific @UNHCRAsia]

Do you know how many people are displaced within Myanmar?

Visit our new page on the humanitarian response to the Myanmar Situation for all related information.
https://t.co/ONfotpXQ2Q

[UNHCR Asia-Pacific @UNHCRAsia]

In 2022 alone, nearly 350 #Rohingya refugees lost their lives or went missing while attempting dangerous boat journeys across the Andaman Sea + Bay of Bengal.
States in the region need to act to save lives or people will continue dying at sea.
https://t.co/vETuL6ETTQ

[Gillian Triggs @GillianTriggs]

2022 was one of the deadliest years on the Andaman Sea with 3,600 refugees adrift at sea and 340+ dead or missing. We need strong regional action for search and rescue, and safe disembarkation of people whose lives are in danger. This is our call at this week's #baliprocess meet.

[UNHCR Asia-Pacific @UNHCRAsia]

At every level, anywhere in the world, girls have the right to education.
#LetAfghanGirlsLearn

[Damla Buyuktaskin @taskin_damla]

It was a indeed a great pleasure to show the fantastic entrepreneurship programmes that take place in BTM. The centre is established by İstanbul Chamber of Commerce. Thank you very much for hosting us!

[Bilgiyi Ticarileştirme Merkezi @btmistanbul]

UNHCR, Kıdemli Geçim Kaynakları & Ekonomik İçerme Programları Mdr Damla Büyüktaşkın ve beraberindeki heyeti BTM Fulya Yerleşkesinde ağırladık. BTM Yatırımcı İlişkileri Müdürümüz Hakan Arca katılımcılara BTM'nin faaliyetleri ve girişimcilik ekosistemine sunduğu hizmetleri anlattı.