Fridtjof Nansen & The Nansen Refugee Award

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The UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award was established in 1954, named after Fridtjof Nansen, a Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who served as the first High Commissioner for Refugees at the League of Nations. The legacy of his work for the aid and protection of displaced persons is still present in the UN system today. This film was created for the 2018 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award ceremony and features the narration of UNHCR High Profile Supporter, Theo James. 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 contact hqvideo@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: 01/10/2018

Archived on: 12/03/2025

Original URL (may no longer be available): https://youtube.com/watch?v=X4XxTkePm1Q