Posts Tagged ‘refugees’
When Humanity Prevails: Prime Minister Trudeau to Welcome Malala to Canada
April 9th, 2017
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As a citizen of the world, I consider many countries my home! As a naturalized American citizen, forced to flee Iran as a young girl, and a grateful refugee who found support in Germany, then the U.S.; I am also often in Canada, where beloved members of my family live. While I am deeply […]
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For The Children: Please Join Me In Supporting Syrian Refugees
September 11th, 2015
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Today, I celebrate my first birthday as a grandmother. Our grandson, Hudson, was born earlier this summer and when I held him in my arms, I knew my life was changed forever. Life is so precious – a miracle! When I, along with millions of others, saw the image of little Alan Kurdi washed up […]
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