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Jean-Nicolas Beuze
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@unhcr.org Rep to the European institutions, Asylum Agency & Frontex + Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal & The Netherlands. Believer in Humanity & Human Rights Against All Odds. Time w OHCHR, UNICEF, PeaceKeeping & Int’l Council on Human Rights Policy
Isto é mais do que um jogo 💪⚽

No dia 24 de maio, às 13h00, junte-se a nós na Praça do Comércio e à equipa de mulheres refugiadas que entram em campo numa poderosa demonstração de força, união e esperança en el marco de la Liga dos Campeões Feminina da UEFA

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Lisboa celebra a força, poder e o talento das mulheres refugiadas através do futebol
Este encontro celebra a força das mulheres refugiadas e sublinha o papel fundamental do desporto na reconstrução da vida de quem foi obrigado a deixar tudo para trás. Para mulheres e raparigas refugia...
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May 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Totally forgotten but the civil war in Sudan continues unabated.

Borders must remain opened in the neighboring countries but here in the EU too to Sudanese citizens seeking safety.

Sudanese must be granted asylum.

www.refworld.org/policy/count...
UNHCR Guidance Note on the International Protection Needs of People Fleeing Sudan | Refworld
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May 8, 2025 at 6:17 AM
UNHCR’s position on the recent proposal from the EU to make the returns of persons not recognised as refugees not only more effective but also sustainable.

Solutions respecting the rights and dignity of persons concerned exist.

www.refworld.org/legal/intleg...
UNHCR Observations on the European Commission’s Proposal for a Return Regulation – COM/2025/101 | Refworld
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May 6, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Returns of people having failed to demonstrate they needed to be recognized as refugees is high on the political agenda.

Now many countries are looking at establishing return hubs in third countries to force returns.

Our general position on such hubs www.refworld.org/policy/legal...
The Need for Effective Returns Systems and the Potential Role of Return Hubs | Refworld
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March 19, 2025 at 10:20 AM
To the little angels, who met so early human cruelty and, unfortunately, will never become adults...

Karkiyv

We, adults, bear the responsibility.

What will our generation be remembered for - from Gaza to Ukraine or Myanmar, from DRCongo to the Mediterranean Sea?
February 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
“Shall I stay or shall I go?” is probably on the minds of many Syrian refugees in the EU.

⬇️⬇️⬇️
February 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Alors qu’il y a de timides espoirs en Syrie ou peut-être même en Ukraine, le Congo retombe dans la violence

Jenny sait ce qu’être forcé de devoir fuir: c’est l’histoire de sa famille

Elle nous rappelle notre devoir de ne pas fermer les yeux-surtout ici

@lalibre.be

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Le cycle de souffrance en RDC doit s'arrêter : voici mon histoire car, aujourd'hui encore, le cauchemar se répète
En l'espace de quelques semaines, plus de 500 000 personnes ont été déplacées, s'ajoutant aux près de 7 millions déjà arrachées à leur foyer. Ce chiffre, relayé par le HCR, l'Agence des Nations Unies ...
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February 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM
“Lifting sanctions hindering Syria’s early recovery but making it conditional + scaling up humanitarian aid to address urgent needs in Syria” as announced by @kajakallas.bsky.social will help find solutions for 7+ mio internally displaced & pave the way for refugee returns 🙏
EU Foreign Ministers just agreed on a roadmap to ease the EU’s sanctions on Syria.

While we aim to move fast, the lifting of sanctions can be reversed if wrong steps are taken.
January 27, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Wat staat Syrische vluchtelingen in Europa te wachten na de historische verandering in Damascus?

www.trouw.nl/opinie/opini...

via @trouw.nl
Opinie: Voor gedwongen terugkeer van Syriërs is het echt te vroeg
Syrië kampt met politieke onzekerheid en een van de ergste humanitaire crises ter wereld. Het is daarom veel te vroeg om Syrische vluchtelingen te dwingen terug te keren, schrijft Jean-Nicolas Beuze v...
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January 24, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Values & competitiveness are back in the discourse of 🇪🇺 Commission & countries

They set us apart from other leaders

They are the foundation of the 🇪🇺

They underpin 🇪🇺 leadership in the world

Here is a reminder about what they mean on asylum + aid

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https://www.refworld.org/policy/polrec/unhcr/2025/en/149353
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January 23, 2025 at 8:03 AM
After an historical change in Damascus, what’s now - if not: next - for Syrian refugees in Europe?

www.eesc.europa.eu/en/news-medi...
January 21, 2025 at 6:25 AM
During asylum processes, detention must be strictly justified by grounds clearly defined.

Even when such grounds exist, *alternatives* to detention must first & foremost be considered.

Check the EU Asylum Agency’s manual: euaa.europa.eu/sites/defaul...

Alternatives are often as effective.
January 20, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Syria

Much welcome change of regime

But for most Syrians inside the country or in exile, no change… yet!

Still living in extremely dire conditions

As Commissioner Lahbib visits the region, the EU must demonstrate its humanitarian leadership by stepping up ECHO’s financial support
January 18, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Here is what Poland & Denmark should consider as they lead Europe in 2025:

www.refworld.org/policy/polre...

Strengthen borders & asylum systems
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make returns of failed asylum claimants more effective & invest more € in third countries
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for both refugees’ & EU citizens’ benefits.
January 14, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Les sages paroles de Jordi Savall… et évidemment la musique.
January 11, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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New government = new opportunities to do good on the refugee file.

Here are @UNHCRIreland’s recommendations to make sure that as wanted by Irish people, those fleeing wars & persecutions are welcomed in Ireland.

www.unhcr.org/ie/sites/en-...
January 9, 2025 at 1:51 PM
New Humaniyarian, challenge accepted but no, this is not the end of asylum!

Let’s not be blinded by short term populist decisions.

Most Europeans still stand in favor of protecting those fleeing wars or persecution.

But reforms are urgently needed!

www.thenewhumanitarian.org/analysis/202...
January 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Preventing foreigners to enter the EU, including for the sake of seeking asylum, have become - unfortunately - a trend these days.
 
The @ECHR_CEDH reiterated that denying access without looking at the claims (pushbacks) is a violation of human rights.

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January 8, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Empty glasses stained
The sun rises as usual
Hopes are repackaged
January 1, 2025 at 9:28 AM
As you wage your wars, think of others
(do not forget those who seek peace).

As you return home, think of others
(do not forget the people of the camps).

As you think of others far away, think of yourself
(say: If only I were a candle in the dark).

Mahmoud Darwich
December 31, 2024 at 9:11 AM
Mes réflexions de fin d’une année anxiogène dans @lesoir.bsky.social

Beaucoup d’entre nous s’inquiètent pour leur avenir personnel

Avons-nous encore la capacité de prendre soin des uns des autres?

Persuadé qu’une majorité silencieuse l’a

Elle doit se faire entendre

www.lesoir.be/643346/artic...
Migration : 2024, une année marquée par des souffrances humaines sans précédent
Dans une carte blanche, Jean-Nicolas Beuze, représentant du Haut-Commissariat des Nations unies pour les réfugiés (HCR) pour l’Union européenne, la Belgique, le Luxembourg et les Pays-Bas, dresse le b...
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December 19, 2024 at 8:13 AM
A centre for refugees managed by refugees in BXL?

#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

At @unhcr.org 🇪🇺 & 🇧🇪🇱🇺 it is not about us, but about refugees’ own resilience & leadership.

We amplify their voices (and it is not about “giving voice” as they already have theirs)…
December 18, 2024 at 9:25 AM
Some are leaving violence.

Others are returning home.

Sounds familiar?

No, it is not Syria, but South Sudan.

And in both places & many others, without 🇪🇺 ECHO, we would not be able to be at the service of displaced - whatever directions they take…
December 17, 2024 at 9:47 AM
1. Nobody shall be forcibly returned to Syria - nobody means nobody

2. Syrians shall continue to have access to asylum in third countries - including the EU

3. Syrians will need massive supports to reintegrate if/when they decide to return - let’s be ready

www.refworld.org/policy/count...
December 16, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Nu 2024 ten einde loopt, vraag ik me af: kan het ons nog schelen?

Miljoenen vluchten voor conflicten, maar Europa stelt zijn traditie van het bieden van toevlucht ter discussie.

Laten we niet vergeten: een dak boven je hoofd hebben is een reddingsboei.

www.unhcr.org/nl/2024/12/2...
2024 was een vreselijk jaar wat betreft menselijk lijden - UNHCR Nederland
Door Jean-Nicolas Beuze, UNHCR-vertegenwoordiger voor de EU, België, Ierland, Luxemburg en Nederland.
www.unhcr.org
December 16, 2024 at 9:00 AM