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Barbara Hendricks is the longest-serving Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR. In recognition of her outstanding commitment she was in 2002 named Honorary Lifetime Goodwill Ambassador - the only UNHCR celebrity ambassador to hold this title. The world-famous classical singer has met with refugees and policy-makers in Africa, Asia and Europe over the last 25 years.

Having been on a number of field missions, Hendricks is committed to making a real difference for refugees and carries her advocacy to the highest diplomatic and governmental levels. She is particularly concerned about the plight of refugee women. She also takes an active part in various awareness-raising events for the refugee cause.

Barbara Hendricks Biography

Read about Hendricks' life and career.

Barbara Hendricks and UNHCR

Hendricks' activities for refugees since 1986.

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Barbara Hendricks visits Malian refugees in Burkina Faso

UNHCR Honorary Lifetime Goodwill Ambassador Barbara Hendricks met with Malian refugees in Damba Camp on July 6, 2012, in northern Burkina Faso. The acclaimed soprano is using the visit to highlight the plight of tens of thousands of refugees who have fled from conflict in their country this year and are living in camps or settlements in neighbouring countries. As of early July, more than 198,000 Malians had fled to Mauritania (88,825), Burkina Faso (65,009) and Niger (44,987). At least 160,000 were estimated to be displaced within Mali, most in the north.

Barbara Hendricks visits Malian refugees in Burkina Faso

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Barbara Hendricks in the news.

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UNHCR's Honorary Lifetime Goodwill Ambassador marks 25 years with the agency.
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Barbara Hendricks - No one chooses to be a refugee

UNHCR's 2012 World Refugee Day global social advocacy campaign, "Dilemmas", aims to help fight intolerance and xenophobia against refugees. UNHCR Honorary Lifetime Goodwill Ambassador Barbara Hendricks and a host of other celebrities echo the same strong message: No one chooses to be a refugee.
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Goodwill Ambassador Barbara Hendricks asks you to help make a difference in the lives of refugees
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Goodwill Ambassador: Barbara Hendricks in Ethiopia

UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador highlights the plight of refugees in Ethiopia.