Tim Shoffner

Into language, law and the Lakers. Tweets are my own. He/Him

[Tim Shoffner @TRShoff]

@dhlhlpmedia_cs Thanks for the flower, Drew, but you’re a bot and everybody knows it. You are a symptom of the problem not part of the solution.

[Natalie Cass @natcass0]

@dhlexpressuk you lost my package and your customer service won't respond...

[Filippo Grandi @FilippoGrandi]

“One of the greatest privileges to work with UNHCR is to straddle the boundaries between aid and diplomacy. To help refugees and, in so doing, help open doors to peace when peace seems impossible.”

My statement at UNHCR’s Executive Committee meeting: 👇🏻 https://t.co/NgoG2HG2Om

[Ministry in charge of Emergency Management @RwandaEmergency]

Today Minister Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Albert MURASIRA together with the Minister of Justice and Attorney General Dr. @eugirashebuja1 and the DG @Rwandamigration, ACP Lynder NKURANGA held a meeting with a @UNHCR delegation led by @mamadou_dbalde, UNHCR’s Regional Director for East & Horn of Africa and Great Lakes.

Discussions focused on progress in implementing the 2024 Law Governing Refugees and Applicants for Refugee Status, including the establishment of the Appeal Tribunal and improved Refugee Status Determination processes.

The meeting also explored Rwanda’s commitment to explore the possibility to transition from refugee camps to integrated settlements. This aligns with the Global Compact on Refugees and Rwanda’s pledges to enhance inclusion, self-reliance, and sustainable solutions for both refugees & host communities. They agreed on the need for stronger coordination and a roadmap for next steps.

[Ministry of Finance & Economic Planning @RwandaFinance]

Minister @yusuf_murangwa received @Refugees Chief Filippo Grandi to discuss Rwanda's partnership with UNHCR. Talks focused on Rwanda's strong commitment to the socio-economic inclusion of refugees and host communities. #UNHCR #Rwanda

[Filippo Grandi @FilippoGrandi]

“Preventing and stopping war – upholding peace and security – this is the Security Council’s mandate. This is your primary responsibility. And one that this body has chronically failed to live up to.”

My statement of today to the @UN Security Council 👇🏻

https://t.co/4NrpjnJ8j2

[UN News @UN_News_Centre]

“Today people are not surviving in Gaza,” says @ochaopt office head @_jwhittall . “Those that aren’t being killed with bombs and bullets are slowly dying.”

UN humanitarians call for immediate lifting of blockade to save lives ⬇️⬇️⬇️. #Gaza #UN
https://t.co/2akFu3G5E0

[Marie-Helene Verney @MarieHVerney]

Grim news on 2nd anniversary of start of #SudanCrisis
More civilians + aid workers killed.
I join @KMHambrouck @CNkwetaSalami in condemning these attacks
More than 1.1 million have fled to #SouthSudan and more arrive daily
@UNHCRSouthSudan @Kikigbeho

[World Food Programme @WFP]

STATEMENT: WFP is deeply concerned by recent notifications from the US administration indicating that funding for emergency food assistance in 14 countries has been terminated.

🔵If implemented, this could amount to a death sentence for millions of people facing extreme hunger and starvation. We are in contact with the US administration to seek clarification and to urge for continued support for these life-saving programmes.

🔵WFP is grateful for the contributions it receives from the US and all its donors. Our staff continue to work tirelessly to reach vulnerable communities with vital food assistance in hunger hot spots around the world.

[Tim Shoffner @TRShoff]

“This is not just a funding shortfall – it is a crisis of responsibility. The cost of inaction will be measured in suffering, instability and lost futures.” UNHCR on the impact of global aid cuts on refugees https://t.co/ze050NdKsG

[Filippo Grandi @FilippoGrandi]

Media are largely silent on this topic.

Nobody mentions it in political debates.

Millions of lives worldwide are being affected by brutal cuts in international aid.

Soon we will see more people die unnecessarily, children go hungry, and many move on, desperately seeking help.

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

Here in Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh, the entire refugee population depends on humanitarian aid.

Until the conflict and the systematic persecution they have fled ends, we must support them.

The international community has an obligation to invest - now - in aid for people who have suffered so much.

[UNHCR Rwanda @RefugeesRwanda]

@UNFPA is right. On top of profound harm gender discrimination imposes on women/girls in particular, it also weakens our society in countless ways -- regardless of who you are.

We must work together to do better, including by supporting @UNFPARwanda's important work here.

[UNHCR Rwanda @RefugeesRwanda]

At the Emergency Transit Mechanism in Rwanda, refugee children regain their right to learn through accelerated education, computer & language classes.

Thanks to a great partnership with the EU🇪🇺,these children are building skills for a brighter future as they await resettlement!

[UNHCR News @RefugeesMedia]

An overlooked crisis: Tens of thousands of Congolese have fled the DRC this month, seeking respite from hostilities. Most are women + kids. UN Refugee Agency’s @brigitteeno2000, on the ground in Burundi where 40k have fled, briefs the press this morning: https://t.co/xQxEaKwEwK

[Filippo Grandi @FilippoGrandi]

Today @UNReliefChief and I launched the @UN 2025 appeals to fund humanitarian work in war-torn Sudan and in countries hosting millions of Sudanese refugees — US$6 billion are needed to help more than 20 million people affected by the collective failure to find a path to peace.

[Filippo Grandi @FilippoGrandi]

The crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo is worsening. Half a million more people have been displaced this month alone.

In Goma and beyond, displaced people are running out of places in which to flee violence.

Away from the limelight, this is a grave emergency.

[UNHCR News @RefugeesMedia]

NEW: UNHCR declared 26 new emergencies in 2024 & assisted in 43 emergencies globally, one-third of new declarations were linked to climate.

@Refugees 2024 Impact Report: Response to new emergencies and protracted crises is out today

🔗News Release: https://t.co/KXyt1OgQEM

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

I welcome the announcement of a deal to secure a ceasefire & hostage release in Gaza.

I commend the mediators — Egypt, Qatar & the USA — for their dedicated efforts in brokering this deal.

I call on all to uphold their commitments & ensure that this deal is fully implemented.

From the outset of the violence, I have called for an immediate ceasefire & the immediate & unconditional release of all hostages.

Our priority must be to ease the tremendous suffering caused by this conflict. I call on all to facilitate the rapid, unhindered & safe humanitarian relief for all civilians in need. From our side, we will do whatever is humanly possible, aware of the serious challenges that we will be facing.

I urge the parties and relevant partners to seize this opportunity to establish a credible political path to a better future for Palestinians, Israelis & the broader region. Ending the occupation & achieving a negotiated two-state solution, with Israel & Palestine living side by side in peace & security, in line with international law, relevant UN resolutions, and previous agreements remain an urgent priority. Only through a viable two-state solution can the aspirations of both peoples be fulfilled.