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Olympic Refugee Athlete Amir Ansari: “Cycling saved my life”

Olympic Refugee Athlete Amir Ansari: “Cycling saved my life”

A harrowing escape through Iran, Türkiye, and Greece and uncertainty about his future left Amir Ansari battling with depression and suicidal thoughts. But everything changed when he joined the Stockholm Cycling Club. This summer, he will represent the 120 million people forced to flee as part of the 2024 IOC Refugee Olympic Team.

UNHCR’s Grandi: Let’s make refugee inclusion the norm

UNHCR’s Grandi: Let’s make refugee inclusion the norm

Today, on World Refugee Day, we honour the millions of people around the globe who are forced to flee violence and persecution. We celebrate their remarkable fortitude and capacity for renewal, despite the daunting challenges they face. The picture is rarely as...