Ben Farrell

Head of External Engagement, UNHCR Canberra. Twitter comments are my own.

[Ben Farrell @zedbf]

Still one of the most satisfying projects I've worked on. Happy #WorldPostDay everyone!

[UNHCR Australia, New Zealand & Pacific @UNHCR_AusNZPac]

On #WorldPostDay, don't forget you can still find our commemorative stamp, marking 1 million refugees and humanitarian entrants welcomed by Australia since WWII, at participating Australia Post outlets and online until 31 Dec '26. https://t.co/yBwlEn8100

[Ben Farrell @zedbf]

Huge outcome for refugee protection in Canberra this week: https://t.co/8pHym6DJzd

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

https://t.co/9H4Z81z8Ey

[UNHCR Australia, New Zealand & Pacific @UNHCR_AusNZPac]

We are excited to share the latest UNHCR Multi-Country Office Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific Newsletter!

📖 Read it here

https://t.co/KxThE1wstQ

[UNHCR Australia, New Zealand & Pacific @UNHCR_AusNZPac]

Today at Government House, hosted by the Governor‑General, Her Excellency Sam Mostyn AC, we commemorated #WorldRefugeeDay 2026 and launched the “A Million Stories, One Shared Future” stamp with @auspost and @RCOA.

Marking Australia welcoming its one millionth refugee since WWII.

[Ben Farrell @zedbf]

Socceroos video sends a pointed message on migration: ‘We’re a reflection of modern Australia’ | World Cup 2026 | The Guardian https://t.co/CrpHLEJUmg

[UNHCR Australia, New Zealand & Pacific @UNHCR_AusNZPac]

UNHCR’s symbolic Gamechanging Team represents what’s possible when children forced to flee home can find safety, opportunity and welcome in a new country.

Three of our Gamechangers come from 🇦🇺!

https://t.co/jDXPj8WK6i

[UNHCR in Bangladesh @UNHCR_BGD]

The UN & partners bolstered Bangladesh's Rohingya crisis response today, calling for 710.5M to provide safety, dignity & care for 1.19M refugees + affected host communities.

Sustained int'l solidarity is crucial. This the bare minimum needed.

Let's keep hope alive 💙

[Ben Farrell @zedbf]

When emergencies hit and the headlines move on, we stay.

Through every crisis, UNHCR delivers life-saving support to people forced to flee.

This #WorldRefugeeDay and every day, we continue to show up and deliver.

[Ben Farrell @zedbf]

With @UNDPArabStates Goodwill Ambassador
@mikaelhaddad and @UNDPEU at the Europe Walk for Climate Change in Brussels: Leaving No One Behind. @Refugees works to help those forcibly displaced who are also among the most vulnerable to the impact of climate change

[Ben Farrell @zedbf]

UNHCR Statement: https://t.co/67gPx4poFd

[Filippo Grandi @FilippoGrandi]

Thank you for a very good meeting @kajakallas. This is a time of multiplying crises which cause millions to flee, and the challenges you face as you lead the EU’s crucial conflict resolution efforts are daunting.

You can surely count on UNHCR’s strong engagement and support.

[Ben Farrell @zedbf]

Helping refugee farmers in South Sudan adapt to climate change https://t.co/rgc8X3Rnft

[Ben Farrell @zedbf]

Today at #COP29: Launch of the Refugees for Climate Action Network. Inclusive #ClimateAction at work.

Watch here: https://t.co/xNjk1I3FNO

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

Climate Change. Conflicts and displacement.

Against the backdrop of two of the defining crises of our lifetimes, High Commissioner @‌FilippoGrandi attended #COP29.

This was his message to world leaders.

[Ben Farrell @zedbf]

It's a food crisis.
It's a water crisis.
It's a shelter crisis.
It's a survival crisis.
It's a human rights crisis.
This is the climate crisis.
And while it spares no one, it's hitting people forced to flee the hardest. #COP29

[Ben Farrell @zedbf]

No Escape.

This is UNHCR’s first-ever report on the links between conflict, climate and displacement: https://t.co/OlYh8PrTxi

The impacts are jarring, but hope is not lost.

Solutions are possible for those driven from their homes and the communities that host them.

#COP29

[UNHCR Ethiopia @UNHCREthiopia]

☀️Bokolmayo #solar plant, largest in Ethiopia will produce sustainable #energy for 25k families, reducing fuel consumption & dependency on wood for lighting & cooking, bringing down #deforestation risks.

✔️Operational by end of 2024
✔️Funded by @AfDB_Group & 🇪🇹Electric Utility

[UNHCR Government Partners @UNHCRgov]

God #Grundlovsdag 🇩🇰!

Denmark is a steadfast partner, committed to multi-year & flexible support. In times when climate disasters intersect with displacement, this support is crucial.

In Burundi, unearmarked funding allows us to help thousands affected by devastating flooding.

[UNHCR Government Partners @UNHCRgov]

Highlighting the potential of displaced people and locals as🛒consumers, ⚒️workers, 💼and business partners.

Thanks to @DanishMFA, @DutchMFA, @StatePRM for supporting private sector solutions in Mozambique🇲🇿 through the #IFCUNHCRJointInitiative.