Sunday, January 3, 2021
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, on Saturday announced the appointment of popular Bangladeshi singer and actor, Tahsan Khan, as its first Goodwill Ambassador in Bangladesh. He will join almost 30 UNHCR Goodwill Ambassadors globally, who help to highlight the situation of refugees and the work of UNHCR in every corner of the world, through their influence, dedication and hard work.
Tahsan Khan has been supporting UNHCR’s advocacy and outreach activities since 2019. He visited the Rohingya refugee settlements in Cox’s Bazar and supported UNHCR in the promotion of World Refugee Day and other events. Through these engagements, Tahsan has witnessed the complex Rohingya humanitarian response in Cox’s Bazar, met with refugees and deepened his understanding of the root causes of displacement.
Regarding the appointment, Tahsan shared his feelings, “I feel privileged and honoured to be engaging with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, which ensures protection, provides life-saving assistance and seeks solutions for millions of refugees and displaced people worldwide. More than one percent of humanity - 1 in every 97 people - are displaced by conflict and persecution. As part of the privileged 99 per cent, I feel a moral obligation to offer every support I can extend to uphold their voices.â€
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