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James Bulman
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By day: External Relations for UNHCR in the UK.
By night: Studying international human rights law and learning to row
That's a generous salary
March 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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I thought I was only welcoming the UN High Commissioner to Scotland, but then it turns out the two of us had a 'moving' 30-year connection. @ukforunhcr.bsky.social @jbulman.bsky.social
uk.news.yahoo.com/un-high-comm...
UN High Commissioner and Scottish refugee chief uncover 'moving' 30-year connection
THE UN high commissioner said was “moved” after he met again with a Scottish refugee who he crossed paths with 30 years ago in Afghanistan.
uk.news.yahoo.com
March 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
It was brave of them to place him behind the wheel.

Have they not seen the hijinks he gets up to in the movies?
March 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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We were delighted to host the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees on his visit to Scotland. It has been a day of important discussions about the opportunities and challenges facing people rebuilding their lives across Scotland.

CC: @welcomingedinburgh.bsky.social @uk.unhcr.org
March 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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‘Famine in Sudan result of war, not drought’, UNHCR says
www.channel4.com/news/famine-...
‘Famine in Sudan result of war, not drought’, UNHCR says
The civil war has forced millions of people from their homes and aid agencies describe it as the world's worst humanitarian and displacement crisis.
www.channel4.com
March 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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URGENT: Hundreds of thousands are without shelter in eastern DR Congo as violence escalates.

UNHCR is calling for immediate support to prevent further suffering. 🧵
February 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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🔹 80% of Syrian refugees hope to return one day. But challenges remain.

UNHCR is supporting voluntary returns, access to legal aid and services and advocating for safe reintegration inside Syria. The world must step up its support.
February 13, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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Wow! We're at 1k followers! We're so grateful for your support! 🧡

As a thanks, we are giving away one of our popular tartan scarves!

To be in with a chance to win, you need to:

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** Competition closes 3pm tomorrow. Winner announced at 5pm! **

Best of luck! 😃
February 6, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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These are the faces of forcibly displaced people.

Artist Es Devlin’s FACE to FACE: 50 Encounters with Strangers shares the stories of 50 people who fled their homes and now call London their home.

Learn more: bit.ly/4fYLXog

@unrefugeesuk.bsky.social
January 15, 2025 at 1:34 PM