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Refugee women leaders: Maya Ghazal
Student, activist, TedX speaker, pilot: there’s no limit to what Syrian refugee Maya Ghazal can do.
Refugee women in science: Hadir
Hadir is a scientist with a passion is algae, which she says is, “the core of life” & could even hold the key to protecting the planet.
Meet Sabuni Françoise Chikunda
Sabuni Francoise Chikunda, known as Francoise, has faced great adversity throughout her life but chooses to focus on helping others.
Making headspace for compassion and joy
UK for UNHCR fundraiser Estelle Earnshaw runs online mindfulness groups to help people tap into joy – and all proceeds are going to refugees!
British Hollywood actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw named UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
UNHCR announced the appointment of British actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw as its newest global Goodwill Ambassador.
“It is the third time I am fleeing my country. I am tired.”
As rains approach, the race is on to get aid to thousands seeking safety in a remote village in neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo.