Paris Photo Exhibition Celebrates Refugee Athletes #Paris2024

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From June 17 to August 30, 2024, the City of Paris, in collaboration with UNHCR and the Olympic Refuge Foundation, is hosting an exhibition that highlights the power of sport for forcibly displaced persons. Held at Caserne Napoléon, the event features 22 photographs showcasing the inspiring stories of refugee athletes. The exhibition includes portraits of Olympic and Paralympic athletes, as well as everyday individuals who are refugees or forcibly displaced persons, illustrating how sport has provided them with hope and inclusion opportunities. Inaugurated for World Refugee Day, the exhibition aims to spotlight the role of sport in fostering peace, hope, and inclusion globally. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: 12/07/2024

Archived on: 09/11/2024

Original URL (may no longer be available): https://youtube.com/watch?v=ip7a5LL2Ch4