Greece: Becoming Their Mother's Eyes
3,468 views · Published 11 July 2014 · 3:35 · Indexed 30 October 2026
Channel: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2014 · News & Politics
Jihan and her husband -- both blind -- fled Syria with their two young boys, taking a perilous boat journey to Greece. Her husband continued on to Denmark, where he has been granted asylum, but Jihan and the children have been waiting nine months to join him. Until their mother can get a badly needed cornea transplant, her boys must be her eyes to the world. Stranded and vulnerable, Jihan bears the weariness of many refugees fleeing a brutal war yet finding themselves unwelcome in Europe. 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. ( Greece: Jihan's journey)
