The Unkept Promise of the Refugee Convention This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention, which should serve as a reminder of our collective failure to uphold its ideals since its inception in 1951.
Despite the world's efforts, people forced to flee persecution still lack access to protection and dignity. Behind every statistic about refugees is a person with a profession, talents, ambitions, and dreams.
Yusra Mardini, a vocal advocate for refugee rights, shares her own story of displacement and resilience.