Stateless Swimmer Wants To Be Seen
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
Description
Rafael Roxas was abandoned by his parents as a child and raised in an orphanage in the Philippines. He found hope as a competitive swimmer, but his dreams were crushed when he was unable to submit a birth certificate. For Rafael, becoming a citizen is a path towards being and competing again. Information for media: If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please visit our media page: https://media.unhcr.org --- Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/unhcr?sub_confirmation=1 -- UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Read more at http://UNHCR.org Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.
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Published to Youtube on: 06/02/2020
Archived on: 12/03/2025
Original URL (may no longer be available): https://youtube.com/watch?v=3whTETvH-JY