This Olympic athlete swam for her life, and is now helping other refugees

Syrian refugee, Olympic athlete and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Yusra Mardini visits Sicily to meet refugees and asylum seekers, many of whom have made dangerous crossings similar to that which Yusra herself made during her flight from Syria.

Learn more: http://www.unhcr.org/yusra-mardini.html

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