UNHCR World Refugee Day 2026
In the Netherlands, people massively wear solidarity ribbons, nearly 100.000 requests, intended to show solidarity with people who have been forced to flee their homes.
Hedy d’Ancona, Jan Pronk, Kadir van Lohuizen, Berber van der Woude, Arjan Dwarshuis, Lakshmi Swami Persaud, Abdulaal Hussein, Jouman Fattal, Anna Drijver, Liane Paldi, Walid Benmbarek, Sef, Michael van Praag and Femke van der Laan are among those showing support for people on the move, wearing the solidarity ribbon.
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Dressed in a specially designed dress by Streetart Frankey, actress and UNHCR supporter Anna Drijver handed out blue ribbons to an inspiring group of people, and the ribbon was worn by thousands across the country.
Director, camera & edit: Meta Speksnijder Camera: Aron Ludikhuijze Editor-in-chief: Belle Braakhekke Creative Director: Remy Kurpershoek
UNHCR World Refugee Day 2025
As World Refugee Day approaches, Abdulaal Hussein, Jouman Fattal, and Anna Drijver spoke with inspiring people who dedicate themselves to helping those forced to flee and were the first to receive the Ribbon of Solidarity.
Director, camera & edit: Meta Speksnijder