Samira Harnish, Americas region finalist for the 2018 Nansen Refugee Award
Samira Harnish, Americas region finalist for the 2018 Nansen Refugee Award
Samira Harnish established 'Women of the World', a non-profit organization which has now supported more than 1,000 female refugees to become self-reliant in the United States. Women receive advice, emotional support and practical solutions.
Samira Harnish is UNHCR's regional finalist from the Americas for the 2018 Nansen Refugee Award.
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