Paralympic Fencer Has Eyes On Gold at #Paris2024
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
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After fleeing his home country, Amelio continued pursuing his passion for fencing. An encounter with State Police’s athletic department changed his life, allowing him to win Italy’s Paralympic national championship and become the first refugee residing in the country to enter the Paralympic Refugee Program. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 UNHCR, the United Nations 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. Learn more on our website: http://UNHCR.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Published to Youtube on: 09/07/2024
Archived on: 11/07/2024
Original URL (may no longer be available): https://youtube.com/watch?v=JDc_xzL1Up8