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NewsJanuary 2026 · 1 min read

UNHCR's Olympic Laurel honoured at the Paris 2024 opening ceremony

Nick Sore reflects on UNHCR receiving the Olympic Laurel at the Paris 2024 opening ceremony — global recognition for sport's role in refugee protection.

By Nick Sore

Nick Sore reflects on UNHCR receiving the Olympic Laurel at the Paris 2024 opening ceremony — global recognition for sport's role in refugee protection.

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