Jonas Vernimmen
@jonasvernimmen.bsky.social
UNHCR Brussels | Resettlement, Family Reunification & Children's Rights | PhD Human Rights @KU_Leuven | LLM @ColumbiaLaw | he/him
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For two years, our UNHCR teams in Yemen and Belgium have worked towards reunifying a separated child with its parents in Belgium.
Tomorrow, the child should finally fly out of Yemen and come to Belgium. And I... will be refreshing the flightradar feed non-stop. 🤞
Tomorrow, the child should finally fly out of Yemen and come to Belgium. And I... will be refreshing the flightradar feed non-stop. 🤞
Don't be fooled: applying for family reunification (meaning with a parent, child or partner) is often very, very, very difficult for refugees.
Reposted by Jonas Vernimmen
🌍 UNHCR‘s new report on mixed movements in South-Eastern Europe highlights the realities faced by refugees, asylum seekers, & migrants:
🔹 63% fled insecurity & discrimination
🔹 66% aim for 🇩🇪 for family/employment
🔹 44% may stay if legal status/work is granted
Thread.
🔹 63% fled insecurity & discrimination
🔹 66% aim for 🇩🇪 for family/employment
🔹 44% may stay if legal status/work is granted
Thread.
January 15, 2025 at 11:24 AM
🌍 UNHCR‘s new report on mixed movements in South-Eastern Europe highlights the realities faced by refugees, asylum seekers, & migrants:
🔹 63% fled insecurity & discrimination
🔹 66% aim for 🇩🇪 for family/employment
🔹 44% may stay if legal status/work is granted
Thread.
🔹 63% fled insecurity & discrimination
🔹 66% aim for 🇩🇪 for family/employment
🔹 44% may stay if legal status/work is granted
Thread.
"Betere financiering en meer zekerheid moeten lokale besturen overtuigen om lokale opvanginitiatieven te openen."
In 2023 publiceerde de VVSG een nota waarin ze scherp benoemde wat gemeenten nodig hebben om meer LOIs te openen. 👇
www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20250...
In 2023 publiceerde de VVSG een nota waarin ze scherp benoemde wat gemeenten nodig hebben om meer LOIs te openen. 👇
www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20250...
Gemeenten bieden ruim een kwart minder plaatsen voor asielopvang aan, ondanks nijpend tekort
In vier jaar tijd verdwenen bij de gemeenten meer dan 1.600 opvangplaatsen voor asielzoekers, blijkt uit cijfers die Groen opvroeg. Het kabinet-De Moor wijst naar de krappe woningmarkt. “Gemeenten maken zelf uit wat binnen hun mogelijkheden ligt.”
www.standaard.be
January 15, 2025 at 8:29 AM
"Betere financiering en meer zekerheid moeten lokale besturen overtuigen om lokale opvanginitiatieven te openen."
In 2023 publiceerde de VVSG een nota waarin ze scherp benoemde wat gemeenten nodig hebben om meer LOIs te openen. 👇
www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20250...
In 2023 publiceerde de VVSG een nota waarin ze scherp benoemde wat gemeenten nodig hebben om meer LOIs te openen. 👇
www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20250...
EU Pact Implementation, Syria, Ukraine, resettlement, Safe Third Countries, returns...
@unhcr.org just published its 10 recommendations to the Council of the EU. Will these become the Polish and Danish Presidencies' New Year's resolutions?
eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
@unhcr.org just published its 10 recommendations to the Council of the EU. Will these become the Polish and Danish Presidencies' New Year's resolutions?
eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
UNHCR’S 2025 Recommendations for the Polish and Danish Presidencies of the Council of the European Union (EU) | Refworld
eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com
January 14, 2025 at 7:39 AM
EU Pact Implementation, Syria, Ukraine, resettlement, Safe Third Countries, returns...
@unhcr.org just published its 10 recommendations to the Council of the EU. Will these become the Polish and Danish Presidencies' New Year's resolutions?
eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
@unhcr.org just published its 10 recommendations to the Council of the EU. Will these become the Polish and Danish Presidencies' New Year's resolutions?
eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
With tensions around the Western Sahara expected to increase in 2025, more people might be forced to find safety elsewhere.
www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6213...
www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6213...
Over 780 migrants on 10 boats rescued off the Canaries
Between January 6 and 8 over 780 migrants were rescued off the Canary coasts, as confirmed by the Spanish maritime rescue services, part of the Ministry of Transport.
www.infomigrants.net
January 10, 2025 at 7:39 AM
With tensions around the Western Sahara expected to increase in 2025, more people might be forced to find safety elsewhere.
www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6213...
www.infomigrants.net/en/post/6213...
While the situation in Syria is rapidly changing, Syrians should be able to travel back and forth, without it affecting their status in the EU.
And those wanting to return permanently, to help rebuild the country, should receive all our support.
www.euractiv.com/section/poli...
And those wanting to return permanently, to help rebuild the country, should receive all our support.
www.euractiv.com/section/poli...
The 'enormous cost' of returning Syrians from Germany
Plans to review refugee status and implement potential forced returns face significant logistical and economic challenges.
www.euractiv.com
January 10, 2025 at 7:31 AM
While the situation in Syria is rapidly changing, Syrians should be able to travel back and forth, without it affecting their status in the EU.
And those wanting to return permanently, to help rebuild the country, should receive all our support.
www.euractiv.com/section/poli...
And those wanting to return permanently, to help rebuild the country, should receive all our support.
www.euractiv.com/section/poli...
Reposted by Jonas Vernimmen
Recent guidelines on family reunion for refugees or other people with international protection, from UNHCR @unhcr.org - www.refworld.org/policy/legal...
UNHCR Guidelines on international legal standards relating to family reunification for refugees and other beneficiaries of international protection | Refworld
www.refworld.org
January 4, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Recent guidelines on family reunion for refugees or other people with international protection, from UNHCR @unhcr.org - www.refworld.org/policy/legal...
“In tal van kleinere steden houden de Syrische artsen de ziekenhuizen recht.”
Nog maar eens het bewijs dat vluchtelingen belangrijke tekorten op de arbeidsmarkt kunnen opvullen. In Duitsland houden ze onder meer de gezondheids- en de voedingssector mee draaiende.
www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20250...
Nog maar eens het bewijs dat vluchtelingen belangrijke tekorten op de arbeidsmarkt kunnen opvullen. In Duitsland houden ze onder meer de gezondheids- en de voedingssector mee draaiende.
www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20250...
“Als Syriërs massaal terugkeren, komt Duitsland in de problemen”
In Duitsland wonen bijna een miljoen Syriërs. Velen werken in knelpuntberoepen en zijn onmisbaar. De meesten willen ook niet onmiddellijk terug naar hun thuisland. “We hebben een duidelijke visie nodig. Nu is de toekomst nog te onzeker.”
www.standaard.be
January 2, 2025 at 9:32 AM
“In tal van kleinere steden houden de Syrische artsen de ziekenhuizen recht.”
Nog maar eens het bewijs dat vluchtelingen belangrijke tekorten op de arbeidsmarkt kunnen opvullen. In Duitsland houden ze onder meer de gezondheids- en de voedingssector mee draaiende.
www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20250...
Nog maar eens het bewijs dat vluchtelingen belangrijke tekorten op de arbeidsmarkt kunnen opvullen. In Duitsland houden ze onder meer de gezondheids- en de voedingssector mee draaiende.
www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20250...
Europese overheden willen de toegang tot nationaliteit bemoeilijken (met burgerschapstesten en hoge kosten) om migranten te motiveren EERST te integreren.
Maar klopt die redenering wel? Of is ze contraproductief? 🧵
Maar klopt die redenering wel? Of is ze contraproductief? 🧵
December 11, 2024 at 8:38 AM
Europese overheden willen de toegang tot nationaliteit bemoeilijken (met burgerschapstesten en hoge kosten) om migranten te motiveren EERST te integreren.
Maar klopt die redenering wel? Of is ze contraproductief? 🧵
Maar klopt die redenering wel? Of is ze contraproductief? 🧵
Reposted by Jonas Vernimmen
Syria is at a crossroads
Undoubtedly, the past - a cruel regime - must be tried
Undoubtedly, nobody knows what the future holds
Undoubtedly, many Syrians hope for a peaceful future in a united Syria
Undoubtedly, protection must be guaranteed to those in exile who yet doubt it
Undoubtedly, the past - a cruel regime - must be tried
Undoubtedly, nobody knows what the future holds
Undoubtedly, many Syrians hope for a peaceful future in a united Syria
Undoubtedly, protection must be guaranteed to those in exile who yet doubt it
December 10, 2024 at 6:20 AM
Syria is at a crossroads
Undoubtedly, the past - a cruel regime - must be tried
Undoubtedly, nobody knows what the future holds
Undoubtedly, many Syrians hope for a peaceful future in a united Syria
Undoubtedly, protection must be guaranteed to those in exile who yet doubt it
Undoubtedly, the past - a cruel regime - must be tried
Undoubtedly, nobody knows what the future holds
Undoubtedly, many Syrians hope for a peaceful future in a united Syria
Undoubtedly, protection must be guaranteed to those in exile who yet doubt it
Ik ontdekte vandaag pas dat Sinterklaas in Oekraïne engelen meebrengt om hem te helpen pakjes bedelen.
Zal ik hem vragen om die gewoon elk jaar mee naar België en Nederland te brengen? 😏
Zal ik hem vragen om die gewoon elk jaar mee naar België en Nederland te brengen? 😏
December 6, 2024 at 5:22 PM
Ik ontdekte vandaag pas dat Sinterklaas in Oekraïne engelen meebrengt om hem te helpen pakjes bedelen.
Zal ik hem vragen om die gewoon elk jaar mee naar België en Nederland te brengen? 😏
Zal ik hem vragen om die gewoon elk jaar mee naar België en Nederland te brengen? 😏
Excellent piece in DS on the housing crisis in Brussels, and its impact on large groups of vulnerable persons.
The report gives a voice to a range of remarkable Brusseleirs. But it was the story of Be're that particularly struck me.
@kaspergoethals.bsky.social
@de-standaard.bsky.social
The report gives a voice to a range of remarkable Brusseleirs. But it was the story of Be're that particularly struck me.
@kaspergoethals.bsky.social
@de-standaard.bsky.social
December 2, 2024 at 1:24 PM
Excellent piece in DS on the housing crisis in Brussels, and its impact on large groups of vulnerable persons.
The report gives a voice to a range of remarkable Brusseleirs. But it was the story of Be're that particularly struck me.
@kaspergoethals.bsky.social
@de-standaard.bsky.social
The report gives a voice to a range of remarkable Brusseleirs. But it was the story of Be're that particularly struck me.
@kaspergoethals.bsky.social
@de-standaard.bsky.social
🙏 Please share 🙏
Our @unhcr.org team is looking for a new legal intern (6 months, paid) for the office in Brussels. A decent knowledge of NL - FR - EN required.
... and a commitment to helping refugees take their lives into their own hands, of course.
www.unhcr.org/be/nl/vacatu...
Our @unhcr.org team is looking for a new legal intern (6 months, paid) for the office in Brussels. A decent knowledge of NL - FR - EN required.
... and a commitment to helping refugees take their lives into their own hands, of course.
www.unhcr.org/be/nl/vacatu...
Vacatures - UNHCR België en Luxemburg
UNHCR stelt 18.879 mensen te werk en is aanwezig in 137 landen wereldwijd. Het merendeel van onze werknemers is actief op het terrein. Wil jij graag het UNHCR-team versterken
www.unhcr.org
November 27, 2024 at 10:25 AM
🙏 Please share 🙏
Our @unhcr.org team is looking for a new legal intern (6 months, paid) for the office in Brussels. A decent knowledge of NL - FR - EN required.
... and a commitment to helping refugees take their lives into their own hands, of course.
www.unhcr.org/be/nl/vacatu...
Our @unhcr.org team is looking for a new legal intern (6 months, paid) for the office in Brussels. A decent knowledge of NL - FR - EN required.
... and a commitment to helping refugees take their lives into their own hands, of course.
www.unhcr.org/be/nl/vacatu...
Reposted by Jonas Vernimmen
Follow UNHCR voices on Bluesky!
Get to know about stories of resilience, hope, and action for refugees worldwide.
📲Follow curated feeds on humanitarian efforts.
🤝Connect with advocates and changemakers.
🌍Learn more about UNHCR’s global mission to protect and empower refugees. go.bsky.app/91C6uar
Get to know about stories of resilience, hope, and action for refugees worldwide.
📲Follow curated feeds on humanitarian efforts.
🤝Connect with advocates and changemakers.
🌍Learn more about UNHCR’s global mission to protect and empower refugees. go.bsky.app/91C6uar
November 26, 2024 at 11:28 AM
Follow UNHCR voices on Bluesky!
Get to know about stories of resilience, hope, and action for refugees worldwide.
📲Follow curated feeds on humanitarian efforts.
🤝Connect with advocates and changemakers.
🌍Learn more about UNHCR’s global mission to protect and empower refugees. go.bsky.app/91C6uar
Get to know about stories of resilience, hope, and action for refugees worldwide.
📲Follow curated feeds on humanitarian efforts.
🤝Connect with advocates and changemakers.
🌍Learn more about UNHCR’s global mission to protect and empower refugees. go.bsky.app/91C6uar
Reposted by Jonas Vernimmen
Hi Bluesky 🦋
Here’s a starter pack to connect with UN humanitarians around the world to help share valuable insights and information 🇺🇳
go.bsky.app/BF9SnQV
Here’s a starter pack to connect with UN humanitarians around the world to help share valuable insights and information 🇺🇳
go.bsky.app/BF9SnQV
November 16, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Hi Bluesky 🦋
Here’s a starter pack to connect with UN humanitarians around the world to help share valuable insights and information 🇺🇳
go.bsky.app/BF9SnQV
Here’s a starter pack to connect with UN humanitarians around the world to help share valuable insights and information 🇺🇳
go.bsky.app/BF9SnQV
Reposted by Jonas Vernimmen
A starter pack for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency humanitarian workers, supporters and friends.
Will be updated as this community continues to grow on bluesky. 🦋
go.bsky.app/7QXXxMt
Will be updated as this community continues to grow on bluesky. 🦋
go.bsky.app/7QXXxMt
November 19, 2024 at 2:53 AM
A starter pack for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency humanitarian workers, supporters and friends.
Will be updated as this community continues to grow on bluesky. 🦋
go.bsky.app/7QXXxMt
Will be updated as this community continues to grow on bluesky. 🦋
go.bsky.app/7QXXxMt
Don't be fooled: applying for family reunification (meaning with a parent, child or partner) is often very, very, very difficult for refugees.
For two years, our UNHCR teams in Yemen and Belgium have worked towards reunifying a separated child with its parents in Belgium.
Tomorrow, the child should finally fly out of Yemen and come to Belgium. And I... will be refreshing the flightradar feed non-stop. 🤞
Tomorrow, the child should finally fly out of Yemen and come to Belgium. And I... will be refreshing the flightradar feed non-stop. 🤞
November 19, 2024 at 8:01 PM
Don't be fooled: applying for family reunification (meaning with a parent, child or partner) is often very, very, very difficult for refugees.
Laat je niets wijsmaken: gezinshereniging aanvragen (met een partner, ouder of kind, welteverstaan) is vaak bijzonder, bijzonder, bijzonder ingewikkeld voor vluchtelingen.
Twee jaar lang hebben we met UNHCR teams in België en Jemen gewerkt aan de hereniging van een kind op de vlucht dat van haar ouders gescheiden raakte.
Morgen vertrekt dat kind (eindelijk) richting België. Mij ni bellen... want ik ga te druk zijn met non-stop Flightradar refreshen.
Morgen vertrekt dat kind (eindelijk) richting België. Mij ni bellen... want ik ga te druk zijn met non-stop Flightradar refreshen.
November 19, 2024 at 8:01 PM
Laat je niets wijsmaken: gezinshereniging aanvragen (met een partner, ouder of kind, welteverstaan) is vaak bijzonder, bijzonder, bijzonder ingewikkeld voor vluchtelingen.
Twee jaar lang hebben we met UNHCR teams in België en Jemen gewerkt aan de hereniging van een kind op de vlucht dat van haar ouders gescheiden raakte.
Morgen vertrekt dat kind (eindelijk) richting België. Mij ni bellen... want ik ga te druk zijn met non-stop Flightradar refreshen.
Morgen vertrekt dat kind (eindelijk) richting België. Mij ni bellen... want ik ga te druk zijn met non-stop Flightradar refreshen.
November 19, 2024 at 7:57 PM
Twee jaar lang hebben we met UNHCR teams in België en Jemen gewerkt aan de hereniging van een kind op de vlucht dat van haar ouders gescheiden raakte.
Morgen vertrekt dat kind (eindelijk) richting België. Mij ni bellen... want ik ga te druk zijn met non-stop Flightradar refreshen.
Morgen vertrekt dat kind (eindelijk) richting België. Mij ni bellen... want ik ga te druk zijn met non-stop Flightradar refreshen.
For two years, our UNHCR teams in Yemen and Belgium have worked towards reunifying a separated child with its parents in Belgium.
Tomorrow, the child should finally fly out of Yemen and come to Belgium. And I... will be refreshing the flightradar feed non-stop. 🤞
Tomorrow, the child should finally fly out of Yemen and come to Belgium. And I... will be refreshing the flightradar feed non-stop. 🤞
November 19, 2024 at 7:54 PM
For two years, our UNHCR teams in Yemen and Belgium have worked towards reunifying a separated child with its parents in Belgium.
Tomorrow, the child should finally fly out of Yemen and come to Belgium. And I... will be refreshing the flightradar feed non-stop. 🤞
Tomorrow, the child should finally fly out of Yemen and come to Belgium. And I... will be refreshing the flightradar feed non-stop. 🤞