The celebration of World Refugee Day took place in South Africa, in partnership with UNHCR and a special guest of honour, Ayanda Makayi, a well known South African actor. The realisation of the film was made possible thanks to the Digital Inclusion project between the UNHCR and the IJF.

Video made by Paloma Giustizieri

To learn more about Judo for Peace South Africa on Africa News:

English version:

https://www.africanews.com/2022/06/19/south-africans-refugees-and-migrants-use-judo-to-fight-xenophobia/?jwsource=em

French version:

https://fr.africanews.com/amp/2022/06/19/afrique-du-sud-precher-le-vivre-ensemble-sur-les-tatamis/

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