
Kelly T. Clements on the global refugee and foreign aid crisis
A Podcast of One's Own with Julia GillardShow Notes
Kelly T. Clements has made it her life’s mission to help people who have been displaced by war, violence, famine and other catastrophes.
Kelly has served as Deputy High Commissioner of UNHCR (The United Nations High Commission for Refugees) since 2015.
In this episode Julia Gillard and Kelly discuss her 30 year career that’s taken her to conflict zones around the world.
They delve into the devastating cutbacks to foreign aid spending and how that’s impacting millions of people in desperate need.
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To learn more about the work of UNHCR visit https://www.unhcr.org/
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