Sister Rosita Milesi, Brazilian Nun and 4 Other Women Won UNHCR’s Nansen Refugee Award

Current Context: Sister Rosita Milesi, a Brazilian nun, lawyer, social worker, and activist, was honored with the 2024 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award for her life-changing work with migrants.

• She has been a key figure in Brazil's refugee protection efforts, playing a pivotal role in the adoption of Brazil's .
• The award ceremony took place in Geneva on October 14, 2024.
• Alongside Sister Rosita, four other women were recognized for their regional contributions: Deepti Gurung (Asia-Pacific), Maimouna Ba (Africa), Nada Fadol (Middle East and North Africa), and Jin Davod (Europe).

Question:

1 Who won the 2024 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award?

• A) Sister Rosita Milesi
• B) Maimouna Ba
• C) Jin Davod
• D) Deepti Gurung

Answer: A) Sister Rosita Milesi, a Brazilian nun, won the 2024 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award for her work with migrants and her role in Brazil's 1997 Refugee Law.