TRAILER: UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award | #EndHumanTrafficking

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Join our LIVE STREAM TODAY as we honour the winner of the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award for 2020: Mayerlín Vergara Pérez (link to stream: https://youtu.be/ogq8JioZWVM) #NansenAward #EndHumanTrafficking Mayerlín Vergara Pérez has made it her life’s mission to help children free themselves from the yoke of sexual violence. In recognition of her work, which now benefits Venezuelan refugees and minors as well as Colombians, she has been named the laureate of the 2020 Nansen Refugee Award, a prestigious annual prize honouring those who go to extraordinary lengths to support forcibly displaced and stateless people. Our MC for the evening is actor and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Alfonso Herrera. Our Keynote Speaker is bestselling author Isabel Allende. Join Herrera, Allende and a star lineup of musical performers as we honour this year's Laureate. Click 'Set reminder' to receive a notification when the livestream is about to begin! 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. #EndHumanTrafficking #NansenAward #trailer

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Published to Youtube on: 05/10/2020

Archived on: 12/03/2025

Original URL (may no longer be available): https://youtube.com/watch?v=u2tJzHRRYuY