Millions of people forced to flee need the same chance that protection gave me.
![‘Protection is not only about surviving the journey. It is about giving people the opportunity to rebuild their lives afterwards,’ writes Yusra Mardini. [Courtesy of Yusra Mardini/UNHCR]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/yusra-2-1785221027.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Yusra Mardini
Global Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
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Yusra Mardini is a Global Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and a signatory to ‘The Promise’, a public statement of solidarity that has brought together prominent figures from across society to reaffirm support for refugees and the right to seek safety.
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