Understand the Syrian Civil War by connecting with this inspirational refugee

Having spent several years in a Government prison in Syria, Omar Alshafai has become a fierce defender of the Syrian people. Students watch his impassioned speech to the UN General Assembly, and then hear how his lived experience has shaped his advocacy, the human perils of war, and how global governance groups can more effectively respond to humanitarian catastrophes.

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Understand the Syrian Civil War by connecting with this inspirational refugee

Understand the Syrian Civil War by connecting with this inspirational refugee

Meet Syrian refugee Omar Alshafai in a virtual conversation about how to raise one's voice against humanitarian disaster.

Understand the Syrian Civil War by connecting with this inspirational refugee

Having spent several years in a Government prison in Syria, Omar Alshafai has become a fierce defender of the Syrian people. Students watch his impassioned speech to the UN General Assembly, and then hear how his lived experience has shaped his advocacy, the human perils of war, and how global governance groups can more effectively respond to humanitarian catastrophes.

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