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In this series of artworks, Fatima depicts the contexts in which smuggling and trafficking thrive and ways in which protection services are delivered to persons of concern.

UNHCR promotes family reunification to protect and preserve the unity of this fundamental unit of society, to restore basic dignity to a refugee’s life, and especially to provide protection for children under the tutelage of parents or other related adults

In these videos, Eritrean pharmacist and scientist, Lino Afeworki answers questions from Eritrean refugees living in Sudan about COVID-19.

TRS volunteers produced a short drama to address misinformation/disinformation about COVID-19.

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

The Global Compact on Refugees dedicated a whole section to Women and Girls, and calls to the promotion of meaningful participation of women and girls.

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