Celine Mias
@celinemias.bsky.social
EU Director at Danish Refugee Council - but views my own.
Humanitarian, feminist, mother, yogi, salsa dancer. Interested in social justice; human rights; climate; EU politics; humanitarian, development cooperation and foreign policy.
Humanitarian, feminist, mother, yogi, salsa dancer. Interested in social justice; human rights; climate; EU politics; humanitarian, development cooperation and foreign policy.
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Israel’s siege on Gaza is causing mass starvation.
Humanitarian agencies have the capacity and supplies to respond at scale. But the Israeli government continues to block access.
The solution is simple: Governments must act to save lives! #StopStarvingGaza
#EndTheSiege
#CeasefireNOW
Humanitarian agencies have the capacity and supplies to respond at scale. But the Israeli government continues to block access.
The solution is simple: Governments must act to save lives! #StopStarvingGaza
#EndTheSiege
#CeasefireNOW
July 28, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Israel’s siege on Gaza is causing mass starvation.
Humanitarian agencies have the capacity and supplies to respond at scale. But the Israeli government continues to block access.
The solution is simple: Governments must act to save lives! #StopStarvingGaza
#EndTheSiege
#CeasefireNOW
Humanitarian agencies have the capacity and supplies to respond at scale. But the Israeli government continues to block access.
The solution is simple: Governments must act to save lives! #StopStarvingGaza
#EndTheSiege
#CeasefireNOW
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"Political winds can shift, but our values and obligations to the rule of law and asylum seekers and refugees must not" -Céline Mias, DRC EU Director.
As Denmark takes the EU presidency, it bears responsibility to uphold international obligations to asylum-seekers.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
As Denmark takes the EU presidency, it bears responsibility to uphold international obligations to asylum-seekers.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Denmark assumes EU presidency in stormy times. Here's what to expect
Security tops the agenda as Denmark assumes the six-month rotating presidency of the EU Council. #EuropeNews
www.euronews.com
July 1, 2025 at 8:27 AM
"Political winds can shift, but our values and obligations to the rule of law and asylum seekers and refugees must not" -Céline Mias, DRC EU Director.
As Denmark takes the EU presidency, it bears responsibility to uphold international obligations to asylum-seekers.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
As Denmark takes the EU presidency, it bears responsibility to uphold international obligations to asylum-seekers.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
This is common sense and respectful to EU citizens. Why this is even up for discussion is astounding. Thank you @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu for standing up for decency.
You may claim being green or you may decide not to do it.
But customers deserve respect.
We should honour their trust and ensure a reliable information support.
But customers deserve respect.
We should honour their trust and ensure a reliable information support.
June 24, 2025 at 7:01 AM
This is common sense and respectful to EU citizens. Why this is even up for discussion is astounding. Thank you @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu for standing up for decency.
We Danish Refugee Council are thrilled to join CONCORD Europe today as Associate Member!
Looking forward to collaborating, learning, and building alliances that strengthen our collective voice—bringing us closer to a more just, inclusive, and equal world.
@drcngo.bsky.social @drceu.bsky.social
Looking forward to collaborating, learning, and building alliances that strengthen our collective voice—bringing us closer to a more just, inclusive, and equal world.
@drcngo.bsky.social @drceu.bsky.social
🎉 We’re delighted to welcome our newest associate member, The Danish Refugee Council @drcngo.bsky.social, to the Confederation - great to have you on board!
#CONCORDGA2025
#CONCORDGA2025
June 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
We Danish Refugee Council are thrilled to join CONCORD Europe today as Associate Member!
Looking forward to collaborating, learning, and building alliances that strengthen our collective voice—bringing us closer to a more just, inclusive, and equal world.
@drcngo.bsky.social @drceu.bsky.social
Looking forward to collaborating, learning, and building alliances that strengthen our collective voice—bringing us closer to a more just, inclusive, and equal world.
@drcngo.bsky.social @drceu.bsky.social
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🌍 We’re in!
DRC @drcngo.bsky.social is now an Associate Member of Concord Europe @concord-europe.bsky.social!
At a time of shrinking civic space, this is a call to action.
We’re proud to join others working for people-centered EU external action and global justice.
#Solidarity #EU #CivilSociety
DRC @drcngo.bsky.social is now an Associate Member of Concord Europe @concord-europe.bsky.social!
At a time of shrinking civic space, this is a call to action.
We’re proud to join others working for people-centered EU external action and global justice.
#Solidarity #EU #CivilSociety
June 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
🌍 We’re in!
DRC @drcngo.bsky.social is now an Associate Member of Concord Europe @concord-europe.bsky.social!
At a time of shrinking civic space, this is a call to action.
We’re proud to join others working for people-centered EU external action and global justice.
#Solidarity #EU #CivilSociety
DRC @drcngo.bsky.social is now an Associate Member of Concord Europe @concord-europe.bsky.social!
At a time of shrinking civic space, this is a call to action.
We’re proud to join others working for people-centered EU external action and global justice.
#Solidarity #EU #CivilSociety
"This is not a humanitarian operation, it is a strategy of deprivation wrapped in the language of relief. Aid organisations are not just blocked from delivering aid, they are being asked to participate in a system that endangers civilians and legitimizes forced displacement."
drc.ngo/resources/ne...
drc.ngo/resources/ne...
Gaza: Humanitarian Aid, Not Militarized Aid
The Danish Refugee Council is gravely alarmed by the escalating dismantling of Gaza’s humanitarian infrastructure, the obstruction of principled aid delivery and the continuation of a militarized dist...
drc.ngo
June 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
"This is not a humanitarian operation, it is a strategy of deprivation wrapped in the language of relief. Aid organisations are not just blocked from delivering aid, they are being asked to participate in a system that endangers civilians and legitimizes forced displacement."
drc.ngo/resources/ne...
drc.ngo/resources/ne...
The horror continues in Gaza - civilians, hostages - no one wins in this catastrophic context. drc.ngo/resources/ne... @drcngo.bsky.social @drceu.bsky.social
DRC condemns airstrikes on internally displaced shelters and the increased targeting of civilians in Gaza
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is outraged at the deadly toll of Isreali's airstrikes on Gaza. In particular, the attack on Fahmi Al-Jarjawi School - a site we are managing - has killed 41 people in...
drc.ngo
May 28, 2025 at 6:50 AM
The horror continues in Gaza - civilians, hostages - no one wins in this catastrophic context. drc.ngo/resources/ne... @drcngo.bsky.social @drceu.bsky.social
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Ahead of our participation in the VII Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) on Yemen today, we, along with 166 organisations, have signed an urgent appeal to the international community to take immediate action and prevent irreversible harm to millions of lives.
Statement: drc.ngo/resources/ne...
Statement: drc.ngo/resources/ne...
116 Aid organizations call for immediate action to pull Yemen back from the brink of catastrophe
drc.ngo
May 21, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Ahead of our participation in the VII Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) on Yemen today, we, along with 166 organisations, have signed an urgent appeal to the international community to take immediate action and prevent irreversible harm to millions of lives.
Statement: drc.ngo/resources/ne...
Statement: drc.ngo/resources/ne...
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Our SG wraps up two impactful days at #EHF2025. The forum took place at a critical time, as humanitarian funding declines while crises continue to multiply.
Despite these challenges, we remain on the ground — and our commitment endures.
Despite these challenges, we remain on the ground — and our commitment endures.
May 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Our SG wraps up two impactful days at #EHF2025. The forum took place at a critical time, as humanitarian funding declines while crises continue to multiply.
Despite these challenges, we remain on the ground — and our commitment endures.
Despite these challenges, we remain on the ground — and our commitment endures.
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Our SG is at the #EHF25 today to speak about the desperate conditions DRC is witnessing in #Sudan and how DRC is working with partners and communities to save lives.
Follow the livestream from 15:30: europeanhumanitarianforum.eu/en/watch-liv...
Follow the livestream from 15:30: europeanhumanitarianforum.eu/en/watch-liv...
May 20, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Our SG is at the #EHF25 today to speak about the desperate conditions DRC is witnessing in #Sudan and how DRC is working with partners and communities to save lives.
Follow the livestream from 15:30: europeanhumanitarianforum.eu/en/watch-liv...
Follow the livestream from 15:30: europeanhumanitarianforum.eu/en/watch-liv...
At the launch of the 4th #EHF2025 - Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social reaffirms that EU humanitarian aid is here to say. Looking fwd to 2 productive days on addressing crises globally. @drcngo.bsky.social @drceu.bsky.social
May 19, 2025 at 7:55 AM
At the launch of the 4th #EHF2025 - Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social reaffirms that EU humanitarian aid is here to say. Looking fwd to 2 productive days on addressing crises globally. @drcngo.bsky.social @drceu.bsky.social
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The New #EU #Return rules aim to increase the number of returnees. However, the proposed punitive approach to return will not be safe and dignified for the people concerned. Read DRC's initial reflections on key aspects of the proposed regulation here: drc.ngo/resources/ne...
DRC position: New proposal on return will make it difficult for rejected asylum seekers to return voluntarily, extending the use of force, sanctions, and detention
In March 2025, the European Commission presented a legislative proposal to change the EU’s return framework, which also covers rejected asylum seekers. The legislative proposal will now be negotiated ...
drc.ngo
April 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The New #EU #Return rules aim to increase the number of returnees. However, the proposed punitive approach to return will not be safe and dignified for the people concerned. Read DRC's initial reflections on key aspects of the proposed regulation here: drc.ngo/resources/ne...
@jenniferrankin.bsky.social highlights the massive gaps left by aid cuts. @drcngo.bsky.social's Charlotte Slente was quoted, "said she foresaw “some difficult years” ahead as increasing humanitarian needs meet shrinking budgets." In practice, this means that people in need are left without support.
EU will struggle to fill gap left by USAID as European countries cut their budgets
EU will struggle to fill gap left by USAID as European countries cut their budgets
NGOs warn of ‘some difficult years’ ahead as increasing humanitarian needs meet shrinking finances
www.theguardian.com
April 15, 2025 at 3:25 PM
@jenniferrankin.bsky.social highlights the massive gaps left by aid cuts. @drcngo.bsky.social's Charlotte Slente was quoted, "said she foresaw “some difficult years” ahead as increasing humanitarian needs meet shrinking budgets." In practice, this means that people in need are left without support.
Excellent article with important messages for @ec.europa.eu on debt, aid, and tax to address poverty and inequality - ahead of #FfD4 in Seville in June. Well done to my esteemed peers from @eurodadnews.bsky.social @oxfameu.bsky.social @actionaideu.bsky.social
Now the EU have their best shot at financial justice, but they'll miss this golden opportunity if the #GlobalGateway is their only offer.
Read @jeansaldanha.bsky.social's joint OpEd w/ @oxfameu.bsky.social, @actionaideu.bsky.social
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cc. @europarl.europa.eu @ec.europa.eu @consilium.europa.eu
Read @jeansaldanha.bsky.social's joint OpEd w/ @oxfameu.bsky.social, @actionaideu.bsky.social
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cc. @europarl.europa.eu @ec.europa.eu @consilium.europa.eu
The upcoming UN summit in Seville, Spain, is a pivotal moment for the EU to fight extreme wealth concentration and the climate crisis burning our futures.
April 1, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Excellent article with important messages for @ec.europa.eu on debt, aid, and tax to address poverty and inequality - ahead of #FfD4 in Seville in June. Well done to my esteemed peers from @eurodadnews.bsky.social @oxfameu.bsky.social @actionaideu.bsky.social
The #EU @eudiplomacy.bsky.social must take action to ensure that violence is stopped and lives are saved. "The people of Gaza have already suffered unimaginable horror, and we cannot allow them to endure more." @drcngo.bsky.social @drceu.bsky.social drc.ngo/resources/ne...
Statement: Renewed Attacks, Starvation & Forced Displacement: Gaza’s Civilians Have Nowhere Left to Run as Ceasefire Talks Collapse
drc.ngo
March 19, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The #EU @eudiplomacy.bsky.social must take action to ensure that violence is stopped and lives are saved. "The people of Gaza have already suffered unimaginable horror, and we cannot allow them to endure more." @drcngo.bsky.social @drceu.bsky.social drc.ngo/resources/ne...
People who have fled #Ukraine over the past 3 years require predictability about their status in the EU in order to rebuild their lives with dignity and stability. See our joint statement with 109 organisations for proposed ways forward.
The Temporary Protection Directive, activated three years ago, provides a lifeline for millions of people fleeing Ukraine.
It's now set to expire in a year's time.
Today we join 109 orgs to call on the EU and its member states to find durable solutions: drc.ngo/resources/ne...
It's now set to expire in a year's time.
Today we join 109 orgs to call on the EU and its member states to find durable solutions: drc.ngo/resources/ne...
March 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
People who have fled #Ukraine over the past 3 years require predictability about their status in the EU in order to rebuild their lives with dignity and stability. See our joint statement with 109 organisations for proposed ways forward.
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Not only are these terminations egregious breaches of contracts, but they endanger the lives of millions of the world’s most vulnerable people.
Read the full statement here: drc.ngo/resources/ne...
Read the full statement here: drc.ngo/resources/ne...
February 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Not only are these terminations egregious breaches of contracts, but they endanger the lives of millions of the world’s most vulnerable people.
Read the full statement here: drc.ngo/resources/ne...
Read the full statement here: drc.ngo/resources/ne...
Just one of the devastating consequences of stopping US aid - 2 million people @drcngo.bsky.social had planned to reach now risk losing life-saving support. And we know there are millions more in desperate need. Impossible to comprehend the vast impact of the USAID suspension tinyurl.com/29audkew
Humanitarian aid for over 2 million people at risk as Danish Refugee Council faces suspension of U.S. funding
The recent directives by the U.S. government are sending shockwaves through communities already grappling with crises. Millions of vulnerable people, reliant on aid from organizations like the Danish ...
tinyurl.com
February 13, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Just one of the devastating consequences of stopping US aid - 2 million people @drcngo.bsky.social had planned to reach now risk losing life-saving support. And we know there are millions more in desperate need. Impossible to comprehend the vast impact of the USAID suspension tinyurl.com/29audkew
Good article by Andrew Sheriff at EDCPM re. EU response to USAID dismantling ecdpm.org/work/turmoil... : "The EU should actively uphold the moral, values-based justification for investing in humanitarian aid, human rights, democracy and health." @kajakallas.bsky.social @eudiplomacy.bsky.social
Turmoil in USAID and the challenge for the EU's response – ECDPM
The Trump administration’s dismantling of USAID carries deep consequences for the EU’s foreign and development policy goals. Andrew Sherriff argues that the EU must respond quickly and strategically, ...
ecdpm.org
February 13, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Good article by Andrew Sheriff at EDCPM re. EU response to USAID dismantling ecdpm.org/work/turmoil... : "The EU should actively uphold the moral, values-based justification for investing in humanitarian aid, human rights, democracy and health." @kajakallas.bsky.social @eudiplomacy.bsky.social
Some hope for #Gaza, but also caution: "DRC welcomes the agreement and temporary ceasefire, including the critical release of all hostages. Yet, we remain deeply concerned about the implementation." tinyurl.com/ycsdczhm
Ceasefire Agreement Must Be Adopted and Made Permanent with Critical Gaps Addressed to End Suffering in Gaza
Potential ceasefire announcement brings hope amidst 15-Month Israeli military offensive and unthinkable Palestinian suffering.
tinyurl.com
January 16, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Some hope for #Gaza, but also caution: "DRC welcomes the agreement and temporary ceasefire, including the critical release of all hostages. Yet, we remain deeply concerned about the implementation." tinyurl.com/ycsdczhm
So glad to be on bluesky - and hoping that more people will migrate from X. Let's make this the new place for key online discussions !
January 9, 2025 at 7:42 AM
So glad to be on bluesky - and hoping that more people will migrate from X. Let's make this the new place for key online discussions !