Kelly T. Clements
@kellytclements.unhcr.org
Deputy High Commissioner, UN Refugee Agency. Humanitarian for a lifetime. Partnerships key. Dedicated to family and friends. @unhcr.org
Imagine fleeing with nothing.
Imagine waiting for help that never comes because the funds aren’t there.
In 2024, flexible funding from our top donors meant protection, shelter and life-saving aid reaching people fast — when they needed it most.
🔗 www.unhcr.org/media/flexib...
Imagine waiting for help that never comes because the funds aren’t there.
In 2024, flexible funding from our top donors meant protection, shelter and life-saving aid reaching people fast — when they needed it most.
🔗 www.unhcr.org/media/flexib...
July 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Imagine fleeing with nothing.
Imagine waiting for help that never comes because the funds aren’t there.
In 2024, flexible funding from our top donors meant protection, shelter and life-saving aid reaching people fast — when they needed it most.
🔗 www.unhcr.org/media/flexib...
Imagine waiting for help that never comes because the funds aren’t there.
In 2024, flexible funding from our top donors meant protection, shelter and life-saving aid reaching people fast — when they needed it most.
🔗 www.unhcr.org/media/flexib...
Violence in eastern DR Congo 🇨🇩 is uprooting so many families.
Since January, more people have fled than in all of 2024 and it’s only May. Host communities are stepping up, but they are under enormous pressure.
Families are paying price in this bloody conflict, which must 🛑.
Since January, more people have fled than in all of 2024 and it’s only May. Host communities are stepping up, but they are under enormous pressure.
Families are paying price in this bloody conflict, which must 🛑.
May 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Violence in eastern DR Congo 🇨🇩 is uprooting so many families.
Since January, more people have fled than in all of 2024 and it’s only May. Host communities are stepping up, but they are under enormous pressure.
Families are paying price in this bloody conflict, which must 🛑.
Since January, more people have fled than in all of 2024 and it’s only May. Host communities are stepping up, but they are under enormous pressure.
Families are paying price in this bloody conflict, which must 🛑.
Hope takes shape through action. We saw that today.
Thanks to @MastercardFdn and @reetaroymcf, a $300M partnership with UNHCR will open doors for displaced youth across Africa – unlocking education and dignified work.
Thanks to @MastercardFdn and @reetaroymcf, a $300M partnership with UNHCR will open doors for displaced youth across Africa – unlocking education and dignified work.
April 29, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Hope takes shape through action. We saw that today.
Thanks to @MastercardFdn and @reetaroymcf, a $300M partnership with UNHCR will open doors for displaced youth across Africa – unlocking education and dignified work.
Thanks to @MastercardFdn and @reetaroymcf, a $300M partnership with UNHCR will open doors for displaced youth across Africa – unlocking education and dignified work.
He built a farm. A business. A future for his kids.
Then war took everything.
Idris is 1 of nearly 13 million Sudanese forced to flee.
Sudan is tired. Its people deserve peace, not just survival.
Don’t look away. #KeepEyesOnSudan
Then war took everything.
Idris is 1 of nearly 13 million Sudanese forced to flee.
Sudan is tired. Its people deserve peace, not just survival.
Don’t look away. #KeepEyesOnSudan
April 15, 2025 at 12:47 PM
He built a farm. A business. A future for his kids.
Then war took everything.
Idris is 1 of nearly 13 million Sudanese forced to flee.
Sudan is tired. Its people deserve peace, not just survival.
Don’t look away. #KeepEyesOnSudan
Then war took everything.
Idris is 1 of nearly 13 million Sudanese forced to flee.
Sudan is tired. Its people deserve peace, not just survival.
Don’t look away. #KeepEyesOnSudan
Every year, the #NansenAward honors those who go above and beyond for refugees, displaced or stateless people.
Do you know someone making a difference? There are only a few days left to nominate them for this year's award. unhcr.org/nominate
Do you know someone making a difference? There are only a few days left to nominate them for this year's award. unhcr.org/nominate
Nominate | UNHCR
Each year, the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award recognizes several individuals, groups or organizations that have shown exceptional dedication in protecting and assisting refugees, internally displaced or s...
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April 4, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Every year, the #NansenAward honors those who go above and beyond for refugees, displaced or stateless people.
Do you know someone making a difference? There are only a few days left to nominate them for this year's award. unhcr.org/nominate
Do you know someone making a difference? There are only a few days left to nominate them for this year's award. unhcr.org/nominate
The scenes from Myanmar are shocking. Regions that host almost half of the displaced people in the country are reeling from last week’s earthquake.
UNHCR is on the ground delivering life-saving aid. With more funds we can save more lives. unh.cr/67e6cdc29
UNHCR is on the ground delivering life-saving aid. With more funds we can save more lives. unh.cr/67e6cdc29
UNHCR | Myanmar Emergency | Donate Now
Displaced families are affected by this devastating earthquake – please donate today.
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April 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The scenes from Myanmar are shocking. Regions that host almost half of the displaced people in the country are reeling from last week’s earthquake.
UNHCR is on the ground delivering life-saving aid. With more funds we can save more lives. unh.cr/67e6cdc29
UNHCR is on the ground delivering life-saving aid. With more funds we can save more lives. unh.cr/67e6cdc29
1 million+ Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh remain in limbo after 8 years, living in the world’s most congested camps.
Their needs are as urgent as ever. Robust global support for #RohingyaResponse2025 is key to sustaining hope and dignity.
www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...
Their needs are as urgent as ever. Robust global support for #RohingyaResponse2025 is key to sustaining hope and dignity.
www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...
UN and partners seek $934.5m for life-saving aid to 1.5 million Rohingya refugees and their hosts in Bangladesh | UNHCR
GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and partners today called on the international community to enhance its support for Rohingya refugees and...
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March 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM
1 million+ Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh remain in limbo after 8 years, living in the world’s most congested camps.
Their needs are as urgent as ever. Robust global support for #RohingyaResponse2025 is key to sustaining hope and dignity.
www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...
Their needs are as urgent as ever. Robust global support for #RohingyaResponse2025 is key to sustaining hope and dignity.
www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...
Ramadan Kareem to all those observing the holy month. 🌙
For many displaced families, this month is a reminder of hope and the power of community.
Let’s extend our generosity and solidarity: unh.cr/67a627ad0
For many displaced families, this month is a reminder of hope and the power of community.
Let’s extend our generosity and solidarity: unh.cr/67a627ad0
UNHCR | Ramadan 2025 | Connected by Humanity, Strengthened by Community
UNHCR Ramadan 2025, join us in building a global community of compassion and support this Ramadan.
unh.cr
March 1, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Ramadan Kareem to all those observing the holy month. 🌙
For many displaced families, this month is a reminder of hope and the power of community.
Let’s extend our generosity and solidarity: unh.cr/67a627ad0
For many displaced families, this month is a reminder of hope and the power of community.
Let’s extend our generosity and solidarity: unh.cr/67a627ad0
Every third person in Sudan has been uprooted by war.
Behind these numbers are real people—mothers, children, students—who need our continued support.
Their strength endures, but they cannot do it alone.
bit.ly/414GLdi
Behind these numbers are real people—mothers, children, students—who need our continued support.
Their strength endures, but they cannot do it alone.
bit.ly/414GLdi
UN urges global action to protect and support civilians devastated by Sudan’s war | UNHCR
GENEVA – Nearly two years of conflict have fueled a catastrophic protection crisis and displaced a staggering 12 million people in Sudan and across borders.Fighting continues to kill and injure civili...
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February 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Every third person in Sudan has been uprooted by war.
Behind these numbers are real people—mothers, children, students—who need our continued support.
Their strength endures, but they cannot do it alone.
bit.ly/414GLdi
Behind these numbers are real people—mothers, children, students—who need our continued support.
Their strength endures, but they cannot do it alone.
bit.ly/414GLdi
Syrians are returning home, filled with hope to rebuild their lives.
Yet, challenges remain. With 7.4M displaced inside Syria & 6M refugees worldwide, support is crucial.
Our priorities:
➡️Informed decisions
➡️Voluntary returns
➡️Reintegration
➡️Collaboration
Yet, challenges remain. With 7.4M displaced inside Syria & 6M refugees worldwide, support is crucial.
Our priorities:
➡️Informed decisions
➡️Voluntary returns
➡️Reintegration
➡️Collaboration
February 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Syrians are returning home, filled with hope to rebuild their lives.
Yet, challenges remain. With 7.4M displaced inside Syria & 6M refugees worldwide, support is crucial.
Our priorities:
➡️Informed decisions
➡️Voluntary returns
➡️Reintegration
➡️Collaboration
Yet, challenges remain. With 7.4M displaced inside Syria & 6M refugees worldwide, support is crucial.
Our priorities:
➡️Informed decisions
➡️Voluntary returns
➡️Reintegration
➡️Collaboration