Communications at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, former Miss West Virginia USA, proud West Virginia University and University College Dublin alumna Media inquiries: mucinosa@unhcr.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/andymucino.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/andymucino.bsky.social/post/3le2tadu44k2l"When it comes to the side of hope, the church or the faith organizations are the people who can provide that hope.” Pastor Jean Pierre Gatera spent two decades leading churches in the Kakuma Refugee Camp. Now, he continues his faith work in Minneapolis. bit.ly/3VVJPXr https://bit.ly/3VVJPXr24 Dec 2024 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:c2jts5gxmlusy5w2opi3zmk2/app.bsky.feed.post/3le2tadu44k2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/andymucino.bsky.social/post/3lcqiqtvkfk2pSee you later Salt Lake City✌🏼 So inspired by the refugee and community leaders we had the pleasure to meet throughout the week 💙07 Dec 2024 20:07 +0000at://did:plc:c2jts5gxmlusy5w2opi3zmk2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcqiqtvkfk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/andymucino.bsky.social/post/3lc2rbesenc2fWishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving!! 🦃 https://media.tenor.com/8DTEHns1p30AAAAC/monica-deal-with-it.gif?hh=352&ww=46429 Nov 2024 04:41 +0000at://did:plc:c2jts5gxmlusy5w2opi3zmk2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lc2rbesenc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/andymucino.bsky.social/post/3lbxhdurz6k2tA very distinguished scholar and lady 💛 [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Nov 2024 21:05 +0000at://did:plc:c2jts5gxmlusy5w2opi3zmk2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbxhdurz6k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/andymucino.bsky.social/post/3lbtacklimk2jCrazy Monday, but filled to the brim with inspiring conversations with incredible people. Grateful to be in this space, and to hear and learn from those pouring their hearts into it.26 Nov 2024 04:48 +0000at://did:plc:c2jts5gxmlusy5w2opi3zmk2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbtacklimk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/andymucino.bsky.social/post/3lb32yzgf6c27Hi Bluesky 🦋 Here’s a starter pack to connect with UN humanitarians around the world to help share valuable insights and information 🇺🇳 go.bsky.app/BF9SnQV [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Nov 2024 14:10 +0000at://did:plc:c2jts5gxmlusy5w2opi3zmk2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lb32yzgf6c27https://bsky.app/profile/andymucino.bsky.social/post/3lbkc62mx4c231000 days of lost lives. 1000 days of displacement. 1000 days of full-scale war on Ukraine. The relentless attacks continue, but so does our commitment to stand by the people of Ukraine. Learn more: https://www.unhcr.org/us/news/briefing-notes/1000-days-full-scale-war-ukraine-unhcr-s-deputy-chief-urges-solidarity22 Nov 2024 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:c2jts5gxmlusy5w2opi3zmk2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbkc62mx4c23https://bsky.app/profile/andymucino.bsky.social/post/3lbf5lzdksk2vFeeling this in my core today20 Nov 2024 14:23 +0000at://did:plc:c2jts5gxmlusy5w2opi3zmk2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbf5lzdksk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/andymucino.bsky.social/post/3lbcubpoho22nA recipe for hope. This refugee family's love of food inspires them to bring innovation and creativity to their catering business. They are on mission to share the vibrant and unique flavors from Syria in the Washington, DC area. #EntrepreneursDay https://www.unhcr.org/us/news/stories/culinary-training-offers-refugees-washington-d-c-area-recipe-hope19 Nov 2024 16:31 +0000at://did:plc:c2jts5gxmlusy5w2opi3zmk2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbcubpoho22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/andymucino.bsky.social/post/3lbbi2ghcms2yGet more of the latest news on refugee issues and UNHCR’s work around the world, through this live and growing starter pack of UNHCR staff and offices. #WithRefugees 💙 [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Nov 2024 03:19 +0000at://did:plc:c2jts5gxmlusy5w2opi3zmk2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbbi2ghcms2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/andymucino.bsky.social/post/3lb32yzgf6c27Hi Bluesky 🦋 Here’s a starter pack to connect with UN humanitarians around the world to help share valuable insights and information 🇺🇳 go.bsky.app/BF9SnQV [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Nov 2024 14:10 +0000at://did:plc:c2jts5gxmlusy5w2opi3zmk2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lb32yzgf6c27https://bsky.app/profile/andymucino.bsky.social/post/3lauuesfsh22lMy girl 💙 [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Nov 2024 02:55 +0000at://did:plc:c2jts5gxmlusy5w2opi3zmk2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lauuesfsh22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/andymucino.bsky.social/post/3laugzkemgk2lThis is UNHCR’s first-ever report on the links between conflict, climate and displacement. The impacts are jarring, but hope is not lost. Solutions are possible for those driven from their homes and the communities that host them. bit.ly/3AGHo3w #COP2913 Nov 2024 22:56 +0000at://did:plc:c2jts5gxmlusy5w2opi3zmk2/app.bsky.feed.post/3laugzkemgk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/andymucino.bsky.social/post/3ke3sb4kjel2wCheesecake 🤝 Welcoming refugees "Partnering with refugee resettlement organizations, Eli’s Cheesecake Company has seen the benefit of welcoming refugees and helping them grow alongside the business." Read my latest article below ⬇️ https://www.unhcr.org/news/stories/eli-s-chicago-cheesecake-creates-winning-recipe-refugee-inclusion13 Nov 2023 19:55 +0000at://did:plc:c2jts5gxmlusy5w2opi3zmk2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ke3sb4kjel2whttps://bsky.app/profile/andymucino.bsky.social/post/3kcnvz66c2a2hHearing the news coming from Lewiston is heartbreaking. This small town is home to many Somali refugees who have fled violence and persecution. Praying for healing. [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Oct 2023 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:c2jts5gxmlusy5w2opi3zmk2/app.bsky.feed.post/3kcnvz66c2a2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/andymucino.bsky.social/post/3kbbi2tmnpa2vSpent this past week in an extremely remote “Batey” in the Dominican Republic. Humbling to see first hand the critical work UNHCR does and even more significantly, who we do it for 💙08 Oct 2023 21:53 +0000at://did:plc:c2jts5gxmlusy5w2opi3zmk2/app.bsky.feed.post/3kbbi2tmnpa2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/andymucino.bsky.social/post/3kaibr3t6qc26“We live for hope, and that hope now fuels our energy.” Through culinary skills and community support, refugees are transforming challenges into opportunities and finding hope away from in the Washington, DC area. Read my latest story: https://www.unhcr.org/us/news/stories/culinary-training-offers-refugees-washington-d-c-area-recipe-hope28 Sep 2023 21:24 +0000at://did:plc:c2jts5gxmlusy5w2opi3zmk2/app.bsky.feed.post/3kaibr3t6qc26https://bsky.app/profile/andymucino.bsky.social/post/3kaf4ugikth2n“If you in the future found yourself having to flee conflict or persecution… you would want one of your neighbors to open the door.” UNHCR’s Matt Saltmarsh speaks to Sky News on the importance of the International Refugee Convention. https://news.sky.com/video/immigration-bill-announcement-a-sad-day-for-refugee-rights-says-un-refugee-agency-1282861627 Sep 2023 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:c2jts5gxmlusy5w2opi3zmk2/app.bsky.feed.post/3kaf4ugikth2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/andymucino.bsky.social/post/3k7vv4ossqh2nSustainable Development Goal 11 aims to create inclusive, safe, and sustainable cities, and refugees play a vital role in building them. In Lewiston, Maine, the New Roots Cooperative Farm, founded by Somali Bantu refugees, embodies this vision. Read their story: https://www.unhcr.org/us/news/stories/somali-bantu-refugees-offer-new-roots-and-bountiful-harvest-maine21 Sep 2023 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:c2jts5gxmlusy5w2opi3zmk2/app.bsky.feed.post/3k7vv4ossqh2n