Amelio Castro Grueso found strength and community through wheelchair fencing. He is competing in sabre and épée at #Paris2024 with the Refugee Paralympic Team. Amelio’s coaches Daniele and Edoardo told us all we need to know about his sport before today’s first event.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organisation dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution. We lead international action to protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. We deliver life-saving assistance, help safeguard fundamental human rights, and develop solutions that ensure people have a safe place called home where they can build a better future. We also work to ensure that stateless people are granted a nationality. We work in over 130 countries, using our expertise to protect and care for millions. UNHCR’s greatest asset is our workforce. We work with passionate, talented and creative individuals who want to use their skills for good. Thanks to people like you, we can develop solutions that enable people who have been forced to flee to restart their lives and build better futures. Current Opportunities http://www.unhcr.org/careers.html Meet UNHCR Staff https://bit.ly/2EMZrlO ⚠️ Important notice: Our protection work extends to online spaces, which means we may hide/delete comments with hate/spam/profanity/misinfo/disinfo.
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After a life-changing accident and fleeing his country, Amelio found wheelchair fencing and transformed his life. With a bronze medal at the 2024 Americas Championship, he’s now at #Paris2024, representing the Refugee Paralympic Team. His message: Never stop dreaming, no matter how tough life gets. The light will come! 🌟🤺🏅 #CheerForRefugees More: https://bit.ly/3XsAYO5
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He lost movement in his legs. He was forced to flee his country. After a long journey and overcoming many challenges, he found wheelchair fencing. Now he’s competing at #Paris2024. This is Amelio Castro Grueso. This is the Refugee Paralympic Team.
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"The refugee crisis isn't about refugees. It's about us.” In today’s #StaffSpotlight, read about Fariha Hossain’s entry into the humanitarian sector, memorable interactions with refugees and what it means to her to put herself in other people’s shoes. #HumanitariansAtWork
Humanitarian Aid worker | Gender Activist | Development Practitioner | UNLEASH Global SDG Talent 2019
"To Walk in Their Shoes" 🩵 "During my childhood, we had interesting stories and cultural histories. We heard them from our grandmother, neighbors, and sometimes at school. But after becoming a refugee, I could only recall the suffering I faced. Unfortunately, my children know almost nothing about that time and are disconnected from our folktales. Sometimes, I don't even want to remember how we were in Myanmar. I feel lost and empty," said Jobaira, a #Rohingya refugee woman. In 2020, I started a career in #humanitarian work after leaving 3 years of development sector work. I was allowed to experience what it felt like to be alone in an unfamiliar city, 187 miles from my family. I wanted to see if any of it felt familiar and if I could bring the past out of the shadows and into the light. I took this chance to see if the room was still full. The humanitarian crisis management theme and context were all new to me. I read books and articles, watched TV, and even movies about refugee life. I saw the suffering through words, videos, pictures, and other media. This was the first time everything was in front of me, and I felt the full weight of these significant responsibilities on my shoulders. Then, I decided to walk in their shoes, to put myself in their place as best I could. I wanted to feel their stories more deeply. Finally, I felt at peace, knowing I was where I was supposed to be. I spent days walking through refugee camps, talking with refugees, and listening to their stories every day. Putting myself in others' shoes was challenging. I worked for several organizations and contributed in different ways. All these experiences clarified my journey and pushed me to find my way. I met leaders who motivated me and chose me to be part of humanitarian efforts. I saw my supervisors, peers, and colleagues dedicated to helping others, reflecting deep empathy for humanity. I learned that rebuilding a life is always possible with the proper support and mindset. I met people in Rohingya #refugee camps, and each of their #stories is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest times, hope and resilience can light the way forward. Remembering Ai Wei Wei's words, "The refugee crisis isn't about refugees. It's about us," I realized that how we treat people who flee war, conflict, and persecution is part of the ongoing struggle between our better and darker instincts. Now, I am working with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in Bangladesh and #protection is its mandate. This mandate is reflected everywhere, from the grassroots level to the highest, and I have seen how refugees trust #UNHCR. I always notice a glimmer of hope in their eyes whenever they come to UNHCR for assistance. For me, indeed, it's a rewarding and challenging experience. #humanitariansatwork
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After years of living as a refugee in Uganda, Florence decided to go back to her hometown in South Sudan and start life afresh. She has now set up a liquid soap-making business and is training other returnees, mainly women, in soap-making so that they can make a living and support themselves better. 🧼 UNHCR is supporting South Sudanese refugees who are voluntarily returning home to areas that are now experiencing peace and stability. #PocketsOfHope
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Congrats to Sayed Amir Hossein Hosseini Pour for an amazing effort in Para table tennis at #Paris2024. Your journey to the Paralympics has been nothing short of remarkable. Your spirit and dedication are an inspiration to us all. Proud of you! #CheerForRefugees
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After swimming in the River Seine, cycling down the famous Champ-Elysees and running to the Quai d'Orsay, Para triathlon athlete Ibrahim Al Hussein delivered this message to refugees. We’re so proud of you, Ibrahim, and all the Refugee Paralympic Team, making history in #Paris2024!
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Ibrahim Al Hussein swam, biked and ran to the finish line at #Paris2024, representing the Refugee Paralympic Team. He finished in a strong 6th place in the Para triathlon! #CheerForRefugees
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He faced tough times. He found solace in sports. He continued to challenge himself. Now he’s competing at #Paris2024. This is Ibrahim Al Hussein. This is the Refugee Paralympic Team.
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Le HCR, l'Agence des Nations Unies pour les réfugiés
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ACNUR, Agência da ONU para Refugiados
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ACNUR, la Agencia de la ONU para los Refugiados
Internationale Angelegenheiten
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UNHCR GCC مفوضية اللاجئين في دول الخليج
Internationale Angelegenheiten