'This was the time to go help': UNHCR emergency coordinator
1,094 views · Published 3 August 2018 · 2:35 · Indexed 20 September 2026
Channel: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2018 · News & Politics
For Massoumeh Farman-Farmaian, the September 11 attacks were a wake-up call and a start to her humanitarian career. As a native Farsi speaker, she set out to harness her skills and language expertise to use in Afghanistan. After 15 years and more than 12 deployments for UNHCR, she has not looked back. 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 [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.
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