The refugee crisis is a test of our character | David Miliband

The refugee crisis is a test of our character | David Miliband

Author: TED June 20, 2017 Duration: 18:28
Sixty-five million people were displaced from their homes by conflict and disaster in 2016. It's not just a crisis; it's a test of who we are and what we stand for, says David Miliband -- and each of us has a personal responsibility to help solve it. In this must-watch talk, Miliband gives us specific, tangible ways to help refugees and turn empathy and altruism into action.

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