Deepti Gurung is the 2024 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award Winner for Asia and the Pacific
Deepti Gurung is a Nepali activist who campaigned to reform her country’s citizenship laws after learning that her two daughters had become stateless.
The UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award honors outstanding individuals and organizations dedicated to supporting and protecting refugees and displaced people worldwide. Established in 1954, this prestigious award recognizes those who demonstrate exceptional courage and commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable communities. Join us in celebrating their impactful stories and contributions to humanitarian efforts.
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