This year’s recipients include Sister Rosita Milesi, a Brazilian nun who is also a lawyer, social activist and movement builder who has worked for the rights and dignity of people who have been displaced for the past 40 years. .
Four other women have been declared regional winners. Filippo Grandi, High Commissioner of the UN Refugee Agency – UNHCR, said that women often face additional risks of discrimination and violence, especially when they face homelessness. “But these five winners also show how women are also playing a vital role in humanitarian aid and finding solutions,” he stressed. Filippo Grandi Ness, taking action in their communities She was praised for her commitment to leading the way, providing grassroots support, and even shaping national policies. Sister Rosita has helped thousands of people who were forced from their homes or sought new opportunities. Had to leave their homes in search. Sister Rosita has helped such people obtain legal documents, shelter, food, health care, language training and access to the labor market in Brazil. The UN refugee agency says that as an advocate, Sister Rosita has helped the public He has also played an active role in shaping policy. For example, his work and efforts for Brazil’s 1997 refugee law helped refugee authorities, Helped to bring about something similar to the Cartamagna Refugee Declaration of 1984. This law ensures that people who are forced to migrate in the Central American region are protected and strengthened in accordance with international standards. A life of dedication Sister Rosita, 79, says, “I have spent my life helping migrants and It was decided to dedicate it to the refugees. I was inspired by the growing need to welcome refugees and help them integrate into society.” She says, “I am not afraid to take action and make efforts, even if we do not get the results we want. If I undertake a task, I work hard to complete it.” Regional Winner This year’s winner from the Africa region is Maymouna Ba, an activist from Burkina Faso. They have helped nearly 100 displaced children get back into classrooms for schooling, and have helped more than 400 displaced women on their path to financial independence. Meanwhile, regional winner from Europe, Zin Dawod, is a Syrian refugee. Nate used her experience to develop an online platform that connected thousands of people suffering from trauma to medical professionals who provided them with mental health support. Sudanese refugee Nada Fadol, winner from the Middle East and North Africa region, who provided vital assistance to thousands of refugee families fleeing Egypt to seek safety. And Deepti Gurung, winner from Asia-Pacific, who provided vital assistance to thousands of refugee families fleeing Egypt to seek safety, after learning that her two daughters When she suddenly became stateless in Nepal, she started a movement to reform the citizenship law there. It opened the way for them and thousands of others in similar circumstances to obtain citizenship. The people of Moldova will receive special honorable mention for being a beacon for humanity. They put aside their own economic challenges and helped build schools, Community spaces and homes were quickly transformed into shelters for nearly a million people fleeing the Ukrainian war.