Famous faces recite poem about refugee crisis in powerful video
 

Famous faces recite poem about refugee crisis in powerful video
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Cate Blanchett, who is a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, is joined by other actors in reciting a poem about what basic items refugees take when they are forced to flee their home.*

The poem, entitled "What They Took With Them" was written by Jenifer Toksvig and is inspired by real testimonies from refugees.*

The powerful video is part of a larger UNHCR campaign, which is asking governments to ensure all refugee children can go to school, all refugees have a safe place to live and that all refugees can work and contribute to their local community. Read more...

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