#Poet. #Educator. Former refugee.#SZIGET2023 star.
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
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UNHCR supporter JJ Bola was born in the DR Congo and his family fled to the UK when he was six years old. At the 2023 @szigetofficial festival, he shared this powerful poem about embracing his identity. You can watch the full performance in our stories. Thank you for your voice, JJ. 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: 05/02/2024
Archived on: 11/07/2024
Original URL (may no longer be available): https://youtube.com/watch?v=kQRoakcyxvY