Filippo Grandi
Filippo Grandi is the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), a position he has held since January 2016. He is an advocate for the rights and well-being of refugees, and has emphasized the critical importance of international aid in supporting fragile countries that host displaced populations, particularly in light of recent U.S. funding suspensions that threaten ongoing humanitarian efforts.
Born on Mar 17, 1957 (68 years old)
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Russia:
Filippo Grandi is the UN High Commissioner for Refugees who emphasized that the reduction of refugees in the West is possible through the cessation of wars rather than stricter border policies.
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Kenya:
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi was one of the keynote speakers at the event.
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Italy:
Filippo Grandi is the outgoing commissioner who welcomed Barham Salih to the UNHCR.
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United Arab Emirates:
Filippo Grandi condemned the irresponsible cuts to humanitarian aid during a meeting in Geneva.
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France:
Filippo Grandi is the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees who warns about the challenges facing asylum in the current global context.
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United Arab Emirates:
Filippo Grandi served as the head of the UNHCR for 10 years before Barham Salih.
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Italy:
Filippo Grandi is the current head of the UN Refugee Agency, soon to be succeeded by Barham Salih.
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Kenya:
UN High Commissioner Filippo Grandi welcomed the donation, saying it allows UNHCR to enhance its response efforts.
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United Arab Emirates:
Filippo Grandi questioned whether the world is ready to help Syrian refugees wishing to return to their country for reconstruction.
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Panama:
Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, emphasized the urgent need for global support to maintain the trend of returns.
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