UNHCR Belgium & Luxembourg

Do you believe that a humane & fair EU asylum system is possible? 💡 So do we. Today, we've shared our recommendations with the Polish & Danish 🇪🇺 Presidencies to turn this vision into action. Check out UNHCR's full recommendations here: https://lnkd.in/e5xkrPxY #RefugeesWelcome #HumanRights #EUAsylum #FairAsylumSystem #UNHCR 

📢 Training on Statelessness in Belgium 🇧🇪 This Thursday, UNHCR, in collaboration with its implementing partner NANSEN vzw/asbl, organized an insightful training on statelessness. This event brought together 60 participants—including representatives from asylum instances, lawyers, and NGOs—to discuss crucial topics such as the prevention of statelessness and the rights of stateless people in Belgium. 🙏 A big thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the fruitful discussions. ✨ A special thanks to Wout Van Doren for sharing his expertise and enriching the exchange with his valuable insights. 

💡 This Wednesday UNHCR gave a training to the 'Mobile Teams', refugee volunteers who provide support to homeless asylum seekers in Brussels. Why? Because the Mobile Teams, as part of the work of the Umbrella Refugee Committee and Ukrainian Voices Refugee Committee, help ensure that access to information, to a shelter, to medical and social aid, and to legal aid are guaranteed for all asylum seekers, also single men sleeping in the streets. 

🗣️ “Have we lost sight of the shared responsibility we have to protect the most vulnerable?” As we reflect on the year 2024, our Representative Jean-Nicolas Beuze underscores the ongoing and escalating challenges faced by forcibly displaced people around the world. With winter fast approaching, many, including those in Belgium, are facing increasingly difficult conditions. It is a stark reminder that protecting the most vulnerable among us requires collective action, compassion, and continued support. Let’s not forget our shared responsibility to those who have been forced to flee their homes. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dmwtsgmh #WinterAid #SharedResponsibility #UNHCR

Judicial engagement is at the 💙 of UNHCR's mandate.  In Brussels, our legal colleagues from across Europe met to address key 🇪🇺 asylum issues. From court interventions to capacity development, we're committed to working with judges + lawyers to uphold int'l and European laws. 

🚨 Exciting Opportunity at UNHCR Belgium & Luxembourg! 🚨 Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of refugees and displaced communities? Do you want to contribute to meaningful work that transforms lives? Now’s your chance! UNHCR Belgium and Luxembourg is looking for a communications intern!     If you’re a communication talent with strong skills in Dutch, French, and English, and have a passion for raising awareness about the stories of refugees and stateless people, this is the perfect opportunity for you! 🌍  By joining the UNHCR family, you’ll be part of a dedicated team working to protect the rights of refugees and help them build a better future. Don’t wait—apply before 19 December and make a difference! Or share this post with someone who is ready to contribute to this important cause. Check out all open positions here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBg3xSYT Together, we can build a world where everyone has a safe place to call home. 🏠✨ #Hiring #UNHCR #Careers #Refugees #HumanitarianWork #Jobs #Communication #Internship 

❌ Lack of information  ❌ Lengthy procedures  ❌ Administrative hurdles These challenges continue to keep many refugee families apart. Today, we had the opportunity to join the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC's EU-funded REPAIR Project event. Projects such as this play a vital role in helping refugees overcome these barriers and reunite with their loved ones. 🌍🤝 A big thank you to all the partners and stakeholders involved for their dedication to advancing this important cause. Together, we can find humane and effective solutions. ➡️ Learn more about the project: https://bit.ly/4feMamR #Solidarity #Refugees #Migration #Humanity #Collaboration 

🚨 Empowering Refugee Support Teams: Training Completed in Brussels We are proud to have completed an important training for Refugee Committee Centres staff in Brussels, who work tirelessly to provide shelter for asylum seekers and refugees. The focus of this training? Preventing and responding to sexual misconduct to ensure shelters remain safe, supportive, and free from any form of sexual exploitation and abuse. This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible collaboration and commitment of our partners. A heartfelt thank you to the Umbrella Refugee Committee, Ukrainian Voices Refugee Committee, the Afghan Refugee Committee, the Iraqi Refugee Committee, the Burundi Refugee Committee, the Women Refugee Committee and the Rainbow Refugee Committee, in making this training a success! Together, we are building safer spaces and stronger support systems for those who need them most. 💙 #UNHCR #RefugeeSupport #SafeSpaces #Partnerships

🌍 The European Union's legal system is a cornerstone for safeguarding fundamental rights and upholding the rule of law. 🇪🇺 At Academy of European Law ERA's Conference on European Asylum Law, our Legal Officer emphasized the critical role it plays in protecting refugee rights. 🔹 From court interventions to capacity-building training, we are dedicated to supporting authorities, lawyers, and judges in their efforts to uphold these vital protections. Together, we can strengthen the legal frameworks that ensure dignity and justice for all. #HumanRights #RuleOfLaw #RefugeeRights #EU 

🌿 New mechanisms that go beyond typical grantmaking to bring more sustainable and effective resources for the benefit of forcibly displaced populations and host communities. This is what we discussed today at the Impact for Breakfast in Brussels. Thank you to everyone who joined us early in the morning to explore these innovative finance solutions for refugees. Huge thanks to Kapil Kanungo (Incofin Investment Management) for spotlighting the work of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and to everyone who contributed to the exchange with Siddhartha Sinha, our Head of Innovative Finance. And a special shoutout to Ukrainian Voices Refugee Committee for going above and beyond with delicious Ukrainian treats 🇺🇦, even during a power outage! The event would have not been possible without the involvement of Impact Finance Belgium, Riqqah Haniyah, Vittoria Volgare Detaille, Ruben Fierens, Juan Camilo Blanco, Pavlo Koshka. #impactinvesting #innovativefinance #humanitariansatwork #withrefugees #philanthropy #impactbonds #carboncredits