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TRS Supporter Ifrah Ahmed, has been nominated as a UNHCR High Profile supporter to engage in TRS in addition to UNHCR in addition to activities by the UNHCR. Ifra is a social activist well-known in Somalia and among Somali communities in the diaspora for her energetic and fearless campaign against female genital mutilation (FGM). She has been engaged with Telling the Real Story since 2017

In 2019, Telling the Real Story held diaspora meetings in Rome, Italy and Munich, Germany. The situation in Libya featured prominently in the meetings. A diaspora member described the situation as ‘a bridge that has collapsed’ over refugees, where they are unable to move forward or back to the countries they transited or came from

Members of the community debunk myths and correct misconceptions about COVID-19

A message of solidarity at the time of COVID-19 from our High Profile Supporter Judith Audu

Child-friendly information materials on COVID-19 developed by youth refugee artist.

TRS facilitated four meeting with the Nigerian Diaspora held in Italy, Belgium and Denmark. The events brought together diaspora leaders, activists and representatives of diaspora-led organizations around the theme of irregular movement.

TRS Newsletters for the Eritrean, Somali and Nigerian diaspora

Building upon TRS' peer to peer approach, local celebrities and influential members of the communities are sharing important messages about COVID-19 and dispelling misinformation and disinformation.

In the time for COVID-19, we celebrate and applaud the roles that refugees and displaced persons play in order to bring change at a time when everyone needs help and every action counts.

The network of refugee community based structures in Shagarab camps, made up of community volunteers and other community groups, are fully engaged in spreading COVID-19 prevention messages.

In Kabribeyah camp in Jijiga, Ethiopia, Telling the Real Story refugee volunteers and Hiil-Shacab Refugee Volunteer are playing an important role in raising awareness about the coronavirus.

UNHCR has established a Helpline to keep providing services to refugees.