Mediterranean: Nigerian Joy’s Escape
3,742 views · Published 7 September 2015 · 2:43 · Indexed 14 November 2026
Channel: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2015 · News & Politics
“When I was 3 years old, they took me from my parents, so I don’t know my mum or dad.” On Tuesday Norwegian ship Siem Pilot picked up 781 migrants rescued by MSF and the Italian Navy. Among the rescued was 21 year old Joy who has never celebrated a birthday. She was kidnapped from her family at the age of 3 and raised as a maid in another household, where she was beaten, forced to work and never allowed out. With the help of a friend she escaped and fled to Libya. Eight pregnant women and a number of children were among 781 people rescued. 4 dead bodies were also recovered and brought aboard. A record number of migrants and refugees have been making the perilous journey to reach Europe. This rescue operation it was mostly migrants from Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal and Ivory Coast who were rescued. Information for media: If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. --- Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/unhcr?sub_confirmation=1 -- UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Read more at http://UNHCR.org Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.
