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Lydia Chantler-Hicks

Actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw calls for urgent support for thousands displaced in Democratic Republic of the Congo

UNHCR goodwill ambassador Gugu Mbatha-Raw visits a resettlement site in Kahele, Democratic Replublic of the Congo

(Picture: UNHCR)

Actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw is calling for urgent support for millions of displaced people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), following a visit to the country last week.

During her trip the British Hollywood actor, who is also an ambassador for the UN’s refugee agency, met with families experiencing life-threatening hardship due to ongoing conflict, increased living costs, dwindling support from the international community, and the effects of climate change.

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