Huda the Goddess, 2025 Les Murray Award winner
Australia for UNHCR
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Huda Fadlelmawla – internationally acclaimed slam poet known as Huda the Goddess – is the winner of the 2025 Australia for UNHCR–SBS Les Murray Award for Refugee Recognition. Ms Fadlelmawla, a former refugee from Sudan now living in Australia, channels her experiences into poetry, exploring themes of equality, identity, and displacement. The annual award is named after legendary SBS sports broadcaster Les Murray AM, himself a former refugee from Hungary, and recognises an outstanding former refugee who is raising positive awareness and understanding of displaced people. Subscribe to our Channel to stay up to date with the latest in refugee news and crises: https://www.youtube.com/user/Aus4unhcr UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, UNHCR has helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more.
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Published to Youtube on: 01/05/2025
Archived on: 08/10/2025
Original URL (may no longer be available): https://youtube.com/watch?v=BA7FAfWU3uk