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The UN refugee agency UNHCR has launched its annual World Refugee Day Campaign on Tuesday in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa with the release of several films featuring celebrity supporters that tell the human side of the refugee plight.In a statement it released Tuesday, UNHCR says this years’ campaign aims to bring the public closer to the story, showing refugees as ordinary people living in extraordinary circumstances.
The films feature UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and best-selling author, Khaled Hosseini photographer and supermodel Helena Christensenand singer and songwriter Maher Zain and actor Jung Woo-Sung. The films were recorded during recent field visits. Each supporter introduces an individual refugee and their story.
In addition to these new films from the field, author Neil Gaiman, actor David Morrissey and actress Emma Thompson will share personal stories of refugees they have met or are in their own families.
This high profile support is part of a worldwide public outreach campaign for World Refugee Day 2015. UNHCR offices in some 120 countries are planning various events including the film premiere of Salam Neighbor in Washington D.C.
UNHCR will mark World Refugee Day 2015 against a backdrop of multiple conflicts, growing numbers of forcibly displaced people and a rising tide of intolerance and xenophobia in many parts of the world.
“All around the world we are seeing families fleeing violence. The numbers are massive – but we must not forget that these are mothers and fathers, daughters and sons. People who led ordinary lives before the war forced them to flee. On this World Refugee Day, everyone should remember the things that connect all of us – our common humanity.â€� High Commissioner for Refugees Antà³nio Guterres said.
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