Dariush – Tour-guide. Petőfi-fan. Refugee.

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. Please get to know these remarkable individuals and introduce them to your friends.

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gets to know Muzoon, an advocate for education

Section One

On June 20, the world commemorates the strength, courage, and resilience of millions of refugees.

Section Two

Around the world more than
50 million people have fled their homes. Each day thousands more follow.

Section Three

The UN Refugee Agency protects and assists refugees, forcibly displaced and stateless people.

Dariush – Tour-guide. Petőfi-fan. Refugee.

Tour-guide
Petőfi-fan
Refugee

Begum Ali – Entrepreneur. Mother. Refugee.

Entrepreneur
Mother
Refugee

Zeeshan – Cricket-player. Member of the Hungarian National Team. Refugee.

Cricket-player
Member of the Hungarian National Team
Refugee

Sophie – Nanny. Mother. Refugee.

Nanny
Mother
Refugee

Hany - Student. Brother. Poet.

Student
Brother
Poet

Gurung – Cook. Teacher. Refugee.

Cook
Teacher
Refugee

Fartun – Housekeeper. Mother. Refugee.

Housekeeper
Mother
Refugee

Regis – Basketball player. Father. Refugee.

Basketball player
Father
Refugee

Rana – Economist. Optimist. Refugee.

Economist
Optimist
Refugee

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