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UNHCR Rwanda

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UNHCR Rwanda

@RefugeesRwanda

Official account of the UN Refugee Agency in Rwanda — featuring news and stories of our work with refugees and the communities that host them.

Kigali, Rwanda

Joined May 2012

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Ritu Shroff
@RituShroff3
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What an honor to join partners at #BrillianceBeyondBorders 2026 in Kigali! The circle of self-reliance starts with education and is complemented with opportunity to enter the workforce. Thank you @Mondiant_INIT for expanding higher education & training for young refugees. #BXB
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UNHCR Rwanda
@RefugeesRwanda
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Safety is the first step. Then, access to opportunities and inclusion enable refugees like Seif to rebuild their lives, rely less on aid, and contribute to their communities’ development.
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UNHCR Rwanda
@RefugeesRwanda
Jun 17
Today, UNHCR evacuated 173 asylum seekers & refugees from Libya to Rwanda through the Emergency Transit Mechanism (ETM). The ETM has saved the lives of 3097 people, of whom 2621 have since been resettled to third countries. Thanks to a partnership with Rwanda🇷🇼, EU🇪🇺 & AU
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Ministry in charge of Emergency Management
@RwandaEmergency
Jun 17
Today, Minister Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Albert Murasira received H.E. Casper Stenger Jensen, Ambassador of Denmark to Rwanda. Their discussions underscored the partnership between Rwanda and Denmark in advancing refugee protection and promoting durable solutions. Key areas of
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Ambassade de France au Rwanda 🇫🇷🇪🇺
@ambafrancerwa
Jun 17
Visite, ce matin, du camp ETM de Gashora par le DG de l'@Ofpra. Ce centre de l'@unhcr, co-finance par @UE via l'EU Emergency Fund for Africa, offre une protection et des solutions durbles aux réfugiés évacués de Libye @RefugeesRwanda #TeamEurope
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DUHAMIC-ADRI
@Duhamic1
Jun 16
Following the rehabilitation of Mushishito Marshland, members of the CODUMU Cooperative are optimistic about achieving a good harvest after cultivating 47 hectares of improved bean varieties during Season B 2026. To strengthen resilience to climate change, farmers adopted
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@RefugeesRwanda
Jun 16
Children at the Emergency Transit Mechanism (ETM) in Gashora & surrounding areas celebrated #DayOfTheAfricanChild together through dance, plays & cultural performances. The ETM, a reflection of African solidarity, offers displaced children a chance to learn, play & thrive.
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Pascal Gatabazi
@pgatabazi
Jun 13
Replying to @RefugeesRwanda @KwibukaRwanda and @RituShroff3
Thank you, UNHCR Rwanda, for organizing Kwibuka 32 Commemoration. We honor the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, stand in solidarity with the survivors, and pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who brought the genocide to an end @Rwanda_Edu @_Kwibuka32
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UNHCR Rwanda
@RefugeesRwanda
Jun 12
UNHCR Rwanda staff, joined by the families of our former colleagues who were killed in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, gathered to honour the memory of the victims, and stand in solidarity with survivors & the people of Rwanda during #Kwibuka32.
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UNHCR Rwanda
@RefugeesRwanda
Jun 11
For many refugees, displacement lasts years. Investing in inclusion, education & livelihoods reduces aid dependency. In Rwanda, refugees like Eric access opportunities to shape a better future. More investment still needed. Read #GlobalTrends report: unhcr.org/media/global-t…
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Belen Calvo Uyarra
@BelenCalvoEU
Jun 11
Pleasure to visit the Emergency Transit Mechanism with #TeamEurope Ambassadors! Thank you @RwandaEmergency @RefugeesRwanda for the insightful visit. 🇪🇺 Committed to this innovative mechanism to host refugees &asylum seekers from Lybia, offering durable solutions &legal pathways
Ritu Shroff
@RituShroff3
Jun 9
Grateful to the EU Heads of Missions to Rwanda for visiting the Emergency Transit Mechanism (ETM), hosting refugees and asylum seekers evacuated from Libya, for whom the EU remains a key partner in delivering protection and sustainable support. @BelenCalvoEU @NgogaAristarque
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UNHCR Rep to AU & ECA
@UNHCR_AU
Jun 11
Thanks to the strong UNHCR-Rwanda-AU partnership, with support from EU, the ETM is delivering safety and hope to thousands of refugees & asylum seekers. @_AfricanUnion @EUtoAU @RwandainAddis
UNHCR Rwanda
@RefugeesRwanda
Jun 9
Glad to welcome TeamEurope at the Emergency Transit Mechanism centre, hosting asylum seekers &refugees evacuated from Libya Since 2019, 2924 people have been evacuated while 2600+ have been resettled Thanks to @RwandaEmergency, EU🇪🇺 & AU for supporting this lifesaving mechanism
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@RefugeesRwanda
Jun 10
A partnership that saves lives. Hear from @BelenCalvoEU, EU Ambassador to Rwanda, on the impact of the Emergency Transit Mechanism centre in Gashora for refugees & asylum seekers evacuated from Libya. @RituShroff3 | @EUinRW | @RwandaEmergency | @_AfricanUnion
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