Melissa Fleming

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About the Author

MELISSA FLEMING is chief spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). She travels to war zones and refugee camps to give voice to the millions of people forcibly displaced from their homes. She is frequently quoted in international media, including The New York Times, The Washington Post,CNN, and NPR. She first told Doaa's story on the TED stage and her talks are featured on TED.com.