Samira Harnish, Americas region finalist for the 2018 Nansen Refugee Award

Credits: Kathryn Porteous, producer / Shi Han Liu, editor / Mike Call, videographer | 10 September 2018

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.

See also: 'Women of the World' helps refugees adjust to life in US

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