Presentation: (1986) UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award to the people of Canada
The people of Canada are the unique recipients of an award for their work on behalf of refugees.
This video includes extracts from the 1986 presentation ceremony.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8TF3pt3xK4&feature=youtu.be
It was the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, then Jean-Pierre Hocké, who, in 1986 presented the UNHCR's Nansen Refugee Award to "the people of Canada" through then Governor General Sauvé. The award recognizes the work of Canada in helping to allevi... Read more.