UNHCR Egypt

🌟 Honoring Nada Fadol for Her Humanitarian Efforts in Egypt! 🌟 We are proud to announce that Nada Fadol, a Sudanese refugee, has been awarded the 2024 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award for the Middle East & North Africa. Nada runs a community center in Alexandria that provides free healthcare and skills training to refugees. Since the outbreak of war in Sudan, Nada and her friends have transformed an apartment into a comprehensive support center for refugees from all nationalities. Nada says, “We chose the name ‘Ruh’ (Spirit) because we are all one spirit, regardless of our origins.” Nada knows firsthand what it means to be a refugee and has dedicated her life to helping others. Her efforts in fundraising and providing aid to refugee families in Egypt are truly inspiring. Her story reminds us of the importance of humanitarian work and solidarity. Nada Fadol is a living example of the power of giving and dedication to serving others. https://lnkd.in/dBzhMrmm

Yesterday, EU Commissioner Ylva Johansson visited the UNHCR Egypt registration center, highlighting the collaborative efforts between UNHCR and the European Union to support refugees and asylum seekers in Egypt. Thanks to the EU and other generous donors, UNHCR Egypt has expanded its registration capacity to better meet the protection needs of refugees, including those forced to flee the ongoing conflict in Sudan. During the visit, the team briefed her about a newly launched online registration tool, which has already helped 4,000 applicants schedule appointments, improving access and efficiency. Over 770,000 individuals are registered with UNHCR in Egypt, and despite an overstretched capacity, UNHCR Egypt remains committed to providing all registered refugees with all the services they need while also ensuring that extremely vulnerable cases are prioritized. Coordination efforts, as discussed with Commissioner Johansson, are crucial to sustaining an inclusive policy and providing additional support for the host community. The Government of Egypt has been commendable in receiving refugees without asking for anything in return. Given the economic challenges, it is crucial to scale up support, as emphasized by UNHCR Egypt Representative Hanan Hamdan during the visit. UNHCR values the support from the European Union and urges the international community for increased assistance for Egypt and UNHCR to address the growing needs of refugees and host communities.

"Education cannot wait until wars are over" Yasmine Sherif, Executive Director of Education Cannot Wait (ECW) during her recent visit to Egypt, met with refugees at Catholic Relief Services and later held a press briefing at UNICEF Egypt. In attendance was Dr. Hanan Hamdan, the representative of UNHCR Egypt who stressed on the important and historical role Egypt has played as a host country. She also emphasized the importance of the media in depicting the realities and challenges refugees face. During the briefing, Jeremy Hopkins, Representative of UNICEF Egypt had also stressed on the need to support the Egyptian government in its efforts to ensure refugee students continue their education.

Productive meeting b/w #ECW's ExDir Yasmine Sherif & the Task Team on Inclusion co-chaired by UNICEF Egypt+UNHCR Egypt & composed of United Nations agencies & #CSOs. The group is a leading example of the #UN working as ‘one’ with the Gov (#Egypt) & partners to ensure all vulnerable children in🇪🇬, incl refugees, can access #QualityEducation!

Kriege, Konflikte, Vertreibung, Hunger und Naturkatastrophen in einem nie dagewesenen Ausmaß – weltweit bringen sie viele Millionen Menschen in große Not. Noch nie war der Bedarf an humanitärer Hilfe größer als heute. Humanitäre Einsatzkräfte wie Sebastian Herwig, Senior External Relations Officer beim UNHCR Ägypten, haben sich dem Ziel verschrieben, in Not geratene Menschen zu unterstützen. Zum heutigen Welttag der humanitären Hilfe würdigen wir den Einsatz tausender Helfer*innen weltweit, die sich für Geflüchtete einsetzen. Wir haben es in der Hand, die lebensrettende Arbeit von Sebastian Herwig und seinen UNHCR-Kolleg*innen zu unterstützen. Über die verschiedenen Möglichkeiten hierfür kannst Du Dich hier informieren: https://bit.ly/3zjoNcJ Deine Spende #hilftsicher und jeder Beitrag zählt.

The toll of armed conflict is horrifying. On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we appeal to end attacks on civilians, aid workers & needed infrastructure. Along with other humanitarian organizations, we call for the protection of staff, volunteers & the civilians we serve. #ActForHumanity

🌍 Community Event in Cairo Highlights World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 🌍 On 30 July, the National Coordinating Committee for Combating and Preventing Illegal Migration and Trafficking in Persons (NCCPIM&TIP) organized an awareness-raising event at the Swiss Club in Cairo. The event brought together Egyptian children, migrants, refugees, their parents, representatives from international and national entities, and the media. Ms. Marti Romero, UNHCR Deputy Representative, delivered an opening remark emphasizing the importance of collaboration between UN agencies, INGOs, and governmental entities to address the root causes of human trafficking. She reaffirmed UNHCR’s commitment to safeguarding the most vulnerable refugee children and children from host communities from the risks of human trafficking.

Meet Adol, a South Sudanese refugee who grew up in Khartoum with her mother and siblings. Hopeful that life in Abiye would offer an abundance of opportunities, Adol and her family moved but quickly found a reality that was staunchly different from what she had envisioned. A tribal conflict had claimed the stability of the entire city, forcing everyone into neighbouring villages, while eager students like Adol risked their lives to complete their examinations. With every passing day, the young student wondered whether her examination papers survived the conflict, or if she herself would ever live to see the day where her dreams come true. At the age of 14, she was split from her family and has not heard from them since. A strong willed teenager who passed her examinations with flying colors in the midst of a conflict, she arrived in Egypt determined to complete her education. Years later, despite all the hardships, she now holds a degree in Veterinary Sciences and proudly shares her story of resilience during UNHCR Egypt #worldrefugeeday event held at the Ewart Hall of The American University in Cairo Tahrir campus #withrefugees

Congratulations to all the inspiring athletes who made the #RefugeeOlympicTeam We will be rooting for you at this year’s #Paris2024 Olympics and can’t wait to support you on your journey 🙌 #CheerForRefugees #RoadToParis2024 International Olympic Committee – IOC Read more here: https://bit.ly/4beNKnX