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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
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🏀⚽️🏏 Sport has the power to transform lives!
Whether it's climbing, Taekwondo or kayaking, swipe to see how sports are transforming refugee lives worldwide.
#RoadToParis2024 #CheerForRefugees #Paris2024 Refugee Olympic Team
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Congratulations to Nigara Shaheen for making the Refugee Olympic Team Team!
You are an inspiration for millions of displaced people globally.
We couldn’t be prouder. Thank you! 🙌
#RoadToParis2024 #Paris2024 #CheerForRefugees The Olympic Games IOC MEDIA
![UNHCR Canada 🇨🇦 (@UNHCRCanada) on Twitter photo 2024-05-02 14:18:51 Congratulations to @NigaraShaheen for making the @RefugeesOlympic Team! You are an inspiration for millions of displaced people globally. We couldn’t be prouder. Thank you! 🙌 #RoadToParis2024 #Paris2024 #CheerForRefugees @Olympics @iocmedia Congratulations to @NigaraShaheen for making the @RefugeesOlympic Team! You are an inspiration for millions of displaced people globally. We couldn’t be prouder. Thank you! 🙌 #RoadToParis2024 #Paris2024 #CheerForRefugees @Olympics @iocmedia](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GMlHtR5XIAAaPux.jpg)
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From Azraq Camp to #Paris2024 🎉
Yahya's story shows dreams can come true, no matter where you start! 💪
He kicked off his journey in #Taekwondo by proving bullies wrong, and now he's on his way to the big stage. 🥋
Let's cheer for our champ! 🏅🤩
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The Refugee Olympic Team has opened doors for many refugee athletes to compete, succeed, and believe in themselves. ❤️
From just ten athletes at Rio 2016 to 29 at Tokyo 2020, the team has grown to 36 for #Paris2024 , representing and sending a message of hope to over 100 million…
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'I have only heard about Paris & now I get to go,' says Perina. 'I am so excited! I doubt I'll be able to eat dinner today.' she adds with excitement.
Congratulations for making the Refugee Olympic Team team Perina! We know you'll make Refugees proud!
#Paris2024 #CheerForRefugees
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The Refugee Olympic Team Team has been announced!
Congratulations to the refugee athletes who will be competing at the #Paris2024 The Olympic Games this summer. We are rooting for you!
Read more: bit.ly/4beNKnX
#RoadToParis2024 #CheerForRefugees @IOCmedia
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The IOC is now announcing the Refugee Olympic Team for the Olympic Games #Paris2024 !
The IOC Refugee Olympic Team Team will represent more than 100 million displaced people at the Olympic Games #Paris2024 .
The IOC President explains why the team was first conceived, in 2015.
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From starting businesses to creating jobs, refugee entrepreneurs are vital partners in building prosperous communities
On #WorkersDay , we recognize the resilience of refugees like Feza for contributing to economies in their host communities | bit.ly/3IpQbHr
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