Dear John,

If you’re had enough of New Year’s resolutions that you’re just going to break – like visiting the gym every day or giving up chocolate – then we’ve got some suggestions that aren’t just easy to keep but will also make a big difference throughout the whole of 2024!

1. Share our newsletter
The rights of people forced to flee are under threat like never before. Encourage others to sign our newsletter to call on world leaders to take responsibility and show compassion for people seeking safety. It takes less than a minutes to share our newsletter with a friend or a family member, and this action has the potential to make a global impact.

2. Challenge disinformation and stereotypes
Commit to challenging harmful stereotypes and discriminatory remarks by calling people out and helping to break down misconceptions around refugees and people seeking asylum.

3. Follow us on social media
Follow us to hear more about UNHCR’s work, uplifting refugee stories and ways you can support our work. You can find us on the following platforms:

• 👉 WhatsApp ⭐ it’s our latest channel ⭐
• 👉 Facebook
• 👉 Instagram
• 👉 TikTok
• 👉 X (formally known as Twitter)
• 👉 LinkedIn
  

4. Amplify refugee voices
Do your part by watching, reading and sharing refugee stories. Use your own networks – from friends and family members to work colleagues and social groups – to raise awareness and to speak up for refugees’ rights. 

5. Make a sustainable impact
We have stockpiles of blankets, mattresses and other essential items ready for distribution across the world. But the best way to immediately help people forced to flee is a cash donation. We not only use these donations to fund our operations and get emergency aid to the most vulnerable, but we also provide cash assistance directly to refugees and displaced families. This gives people the ability to buy what they most need, whether it’s rent, food or health care.

Which resolution will you make this New Year? Contact us by replying to this email and let us know what pledge you’ll make to support refugees and displaced people.

Best wishes and Happy New Year! 

Monia Hassan
International Supporter Care
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency 

P.S. Did you know that we now have a UNHCR WhatsApp channel? You can stay up to date with all the latest refugee news and insights all via WhatsApp!