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27 Sep 2015

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Facebook pledges to work with UN High Commission for Refugees to provide internet access in UN refugee camps

"Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg pledges refugee camp internet access", 27 Sep 2015

Speaking at a UN forum in New York, Mr Zuckerberg said it would help refugees access aid and maintain family links.  He also said Facebook would be part of a new campaign to make the internet available to everyone on the planet within five years.  He said the internet could help the UN meet its development goals and lift people out of poverty...He said Facebook would work with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.  "Connectivity will help refugees better access support from the aid community and maintain links to family and loved ones," he said. "Facebook is in a unique position to help maintain this lifeline."