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Actor and ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ ambassador Mandy Patinkin talks about the strength, courage, and resilience of refugees around the world. This World Refugee Day, speak up on behalf of refugees, encourage your elected officials to support refugee-friendly policies and welcome a new family into your community. Take the pledge.

Meet Lilian Dawa, a South Sudanese refugee, and mother, who works with the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ to prevent violence against women and girls in Uganda's sprawling Bidi Bidi refugee camp. Watch Lilian’s powerful encounter with ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ ambassador and actor Mandy Patinkin. Update September 15, 2020: Join Lilian Dawa, Ì½»¨¾«Ñ¡ president David Miliband, and former U.S.

Sixty percent of refugees worldwide live in cities and communities rather than in camps. Providing refugees cash instead of goods like blankets or food, allows aid agencies like the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ to reach refugees quickly and at a lower cost. Cash relief is also good for the economy. It means refugees can buy what they need from local shops, growing their communities.

Sting, Keegan-Michael Key, Noma Dumezweni and other ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Celebrity Ambassadors share why they are proud supporters of the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s work with refugee families in the world’s toughest places. Join them by making a gift today.