Afghanistan President Ghani Message to ExCom 2015
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Channel: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2015 · News & Politics
In a pre-recorded video message to the meeting, President Ghani thanked UNHCR for the decades of engagement with Afghan refugees and thanked Pakistan and Iran for opening their borders and still hosting millions of Afghan refugees. "My duty calls (me) to prevent the production of more displaced people and refugees. I hope our efforts here will contribute significantly (to that end)," he said. But President Ghani echoed the High Commissioner's own concern over possible international neglect. "The problem of refugees is a global one. They cannot be placed on an island and forgotten," he said. Learn more: http://www.unhcr.org/5613fb4d6.html UNHCR's governing ExCom meets in Geneva annually to review and approve the agency's programmes and budget, advise on international protection and discuss a wide range of other issues with UNHCR and its intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. ExCom's Standing Committee meets several times each year to carry on the body's work between plenary sessions. 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.
