Famous faces recite poem about refugee crisis in powerful video

"If you had to flee your home, what would you take?"
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Famous faces recite poem about refugee crisis in powerful video
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Cate Blanchett, who is a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, is joined by other actors in reciting a poem about what basic items refugees take when they are forced to flee their home.

The poem, entitled "What They Took With Them" was written by Jenifer Toksvig and is inspired by real testimonies from refugees.

The powerful video is part of a larger UNHCR campaign, which is asking governments to ensure all refugee children can go to school, all refugees have a safe place to live and that all refugees can work and contribute to their local community.

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