UNHCR Wins Webby Award for YouTube Series
GENEVA – We Were Here, a three-part video series challenging perceptions about refugees, has won the people’s choice award in the documentary category of the Webby Awards.
What is We Were Here?
- Produced by UNHCR and YouTube
- Pairs content creators with refugees sharing passions
- Based in Jordan, Germany, and Uganda
Why is This Win Significant?
- Challenges stereotypes and misperceptions
- Highlights refugees’ skills and passions
- Opportunities for refugees in exile
Quotes from Key Figures:
- Dominique Hyde, UNHCR: “A recognition for the refugees we serve globally.”
- Camilla Hill, YouTube: “Challenging stereotypes and perceptions about refugees.”
Episode Highlights:
- English DJ meets Ukrainian hip-hop trio in Germany
- Welsh chef meets Congolese permaculture expert in Uganda
- Swedish American inventor meets Syrian toymaker in Jordan
Information on the Series:
- Created in partnership with Uncommon Creative Studio and Lief
- Directed by Alma Har’el, Laura Checkoway, Mahmoud Al Massad, and Curtis Essel
- Film scores overseen by Bridget Samuels
About UNHCR and YouTube:
- UNHCR provides life-saving assistance to displaced individuals
- YouTube allows billions to discover and share videos
Watch the ‘We Were Here’ series on YouTube to learn more about the compelling stories shared. UNHCR and YouTube are making a significant impact in changing perceptions about refugees and showcasing their talents to the world.
Source: www.unhcr.org