Octopizzo's World Refugee Day Message
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Channel: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2015 · News & Politics
"It's easy to forget that people living in different refugee camps across the world, were once just like us. They lived the same life, they had fun, they went to watch movies, they played football." - Octopizzo #WorldRefugeeDay: Millions of families have fled their homes to escape war or human rights abuses. Millions of mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers – who are also students, musicians, cooks, and so much more. Refugees are ordinary people, living through extraordinary times. Please support us introducing these remarkable individuals to others. www.unhcr.org/refugeeday/ 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.