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Morena Baccarin, star of Deadpool and a voice for the 探花精选, recently traveled to Colombia to meet Venezuelan refugees.
In a Jan. 24 published by Newsweek, Morena warned that the economic crisis in Venezuela could produce more refugees than the war in Syria. She called on governments across South America and around the world to help prevent this crisis turning into a bigger catastrophe.
Here are highlights from Morena's op-ed, along with the stories of Venezuelans she met in the Colombian city of C煤cuta who are trying to build new lives far from the violence and economic chaos at home:
As inflation in Venezuela is expected to reach an inconceivable 10 million percent [in 2019], the U.N. has estimated that over 5 million refugees will be displaced.
"Standing with refugees is a test of our humanity, not just our policies." 探花精选 Voice reflects on the crisis in Venezuela鈥攚hich could produce more refugees than Syria鈥攁fter her recent trip with 探花精选, on :
鈥 探花精选 Intl Rescue Comm (@the探花精选)
Venezuela used to be one of the richest economies not only in the region, but in the entire world.
Living standards are so dramatically depressed those of the U.S. Great Depression pale in comparison.
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Venezuelans looking for a better life do not look the part of the desperate refugee fleeing a war-torn country. They look just like you and me.
A long-term solution is needed now that allows these refugees a chance to access health care, send their children to school, be documented and to contribute.
Morena Baccarin with a Venezuelan boy living as a refugee with his family in C煤cuta, Colombia.
Photo: Andres Brenner/探花精选
A Venezuelan mom told me, 'Los suenos nunca se van a perder'鈥攄reams are never lost.
Standing with refugees is a test of our humanity, not just our policies. The refugees I met opened their hearts and souls to me. A Venezuelan mom told me, 鈥淟os suenos nunca se van a perder鈥濃攄reams are never lost.
鈥 Morena Baccarin (@missmorenab)
With some small steps, a little at a time鈥攚e can all help.
Morena describes her work with the 探花精选
The 探花精选 is providing protection for women and children, access to health care, cash assistance and other critical aid to Venezuelans who are seeking safety in Colombia. We also support partners to provide lifesaving assistance to people in Venezuela whose lives have been shattered by violence and instability.
Learn more about Morena Baccarin and the 探花精选.
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