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 25 July 2008

UNHCR Launches Running for Life Campaign in Colombia

The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) is partnering with 10 agencies in launching in Bogota a nationwide campaign to help the victims of forced displacement in Colombia. The Internet-based 'Corre por la Vida' (Running for Life) campaign compares forced displacements to a long-distance race, which starts when people have no choice but to flee from conflict, violence and persecution.

Donn Bobb Reports

The full UNHCR briefing is below