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Inspired by the Olympic #TeamRefugees, we celebrate everyday heroes around the world who care about refugees. Join the team to stand #WithRefugees and @Refugees

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@Pur_Biel
Yiech Pur Biel
7 years
MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS to you @EliudKipchoge on breaking the Men's World Record at the #BerlinMarathon. You continue to be an inspiration to @TeamRefugees and other #refugee youth all over the world. Extremely proud of you. @Nike @NNRunningTeam @MaurtenOfficial #WithRefugees
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@Olympics
The Olympic Games
7 years
These Olympians are #UnitedBy Determination #OlympismInAction Forum
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@TeamRefugees
TeamRefugees
7 years
When the boat's engine failed. When the water came over the sides. When @TeamRefugees was formed. When refugees needed a voice. @YusraMardini was there: https://t.co/a3IevEzi5f #TeamRefugees
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@TeamRefugees
TeamRefugees
7 years
"We gave our all in the 800m and even though we did not win a medal, we posted personal best times" ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฟ #TeamRefugees hero @Pur_Biel pays tribute to his refugee running-mates ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฟat the African Athletics Championships in Nigeria. #Asaba2018
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@TeamRefugees
TeamRefugees
7 years
Proud of these athletes, who had their best showing yet, for taking it to the next level. We canโ€™t wait to see what they do next! Go #TeamRefugees! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿพโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฟโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ…
@RaoufMazou
Raouf Mazou
7 years
Seven #teamrefugee athletes competed at the African Athletics Championships in #Asaba2018. Domnic, Ukuk & Paulo made finals. All achieved personal best, connecting w/world-class athletes. Tremendous performance as they return to #Kenya in high spirits, ready to keep excelling.
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@UN
United Nations
@UN
7 years
Starting soon: the worldโ€™s 1st ever #TEDx event from a refugee camp! Watch live for stories that uplift & inspire the entire ๐ŸŒŽ: https://t.co/HQtRPpmO6j #TEDxKakumaCamp
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@MercyMasika
๐”„๐”ช๐”Ÿ. ๐”๐”ข๐”ฏ๐” ๐”ถ ๐”๐”ž๐”ฐ๐”ฆ๐”จ๐”ž
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Happening #TEDxKakumaCamp
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@Refugees
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
7 years
We've had an inspiring morning session at #TEDxKakumaCamp! The livestream will be back at 1.30PM Kenya time and you can watch the #TEDx again here: https://t.co/orDTxzPuYJ
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@Refugees
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
8 years
Congratulations to the Olympic Refugee Team and Paralympic Team who are being honoured by @CrisisGroup with the Stephen Solarz Award! ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://t.co/VMRZ8PdbsO #TeamRefugees #WithRefugees
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TeamRefugees
8 years
Riveting new book tells how UNHCR ambassador @YusraMardini swam to history
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@TeamRefugees
TeamRefugees
8 years
"When I swim, I swim for every refugee." Olympian @YusraMardini has taken over the @Refugees Instagram account. Follow her visit to Sicily. ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น https://t.co/HHOvOZQrKx #TeamRefugees #WithRefugees
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@YusraMardini
Yusra Mardini
8 years
Today Iโ€™ll be taking over @Refugees Instagram account, telling the stories of refugees and asylum seekers Iโ€™m meeting in Sicily as well as sharing my own reflections. Please join me on this journey: https://t.co/G11ZxSofuU #WithRefugees
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TeamRefugees
8 years
This Taekwondo academy in a refugee camp in Jordan has already produced its first black belt. https://t.co/3IhLmMSqh7
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@TeamRefugees
TeamRefugees
8 years
It doesnโ€™t matter where youโ€™re from - football can give people a sense of common purpose. Read this story on how the @FA, and clubs like @BathCity_FC, @Official_NCFC and @Arsenal are embracing refugees. https://t.co/BUw5yrzrmx
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Foutoun* jumps out of her seat, arms aloft, as Bath City score their third goal to the delight of the home fans at Twerton Park. Although a recent arrival in the picturesque city of Bath, the...
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@TeamRefugees
TeamRefugees
8 years
Governments made initial pledges of US$857 million towards UN @Refugees activities for 2018.
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TeamRefugees
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For 2018, UN @Refugees appeals to donors to sustain and increase support, through flexible and early contributions:
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TeamRefugees
8 years
โ€œNobody here is looking at them as refugees, but as athletes.โ€ #TeamRefugees #AsianGames https://t.co/ShZ8Hd73P3
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@GisellaLomax
Gisella Lomax ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ
8 years
Refugee athletes are this week competing at the Asian Games in Turkmenistan. Follow @YvonneNdege + @Mainam1995 #Ashgabat2017 #TeamRefugees
@YvonneNdege
Yvonne Ndege
8 years
Refugee athletes from Kenya arrive at opening ceremony of the Asian Games! @Refugees @UNHCR_Kenya #TeamRefugees
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@TeamRefugees
TeamRefugees
8 years
โ€˜When you participate, it shows refugees are human beings like other people' #TeamRefugees #Ashgabat2017
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@TeamRefugees
TeamRefugees
8 years
IOC's Olympic Refuge Foundation will open up sports for refugee + displaced children. https://t.co/BnzMo5ttYb #TeamRefugees @IOCmedia
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