French convent opens doors to refugees evacuated from Libya
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Channel: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2018 · News & Politics
A village of just 800 residents in eastern France and its Franciscan convent have become a unlikely but welcoming home for a group of vulnerable refugees, mostly women and children, who were evacuated by UNHCR from detention in Libya. 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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