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What Does It Mean to Be a Refugee?

Wael Qarssifi, Syrian Refugee Based in Malaysia & journalist

21-Jun-22 15:00

What Does It Mean to Be a Refugee?

World Refugee Day is observed every year on the 20th of June to celebrate the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. But what does it mean to be a refugee? What are the challenges they go through?

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Produced by: Dashran Yohan

Presented by: Dashran Yohan


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Categories:  Law/Activism

Tags:  World Refugee Day 2022,  refugee,  syria,  rohingya, 


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