Look to the Stars
December 22, 2020
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has announced the appointment of Swiss-born American actress, singer and human rights activist Kat Graham as its newest Goodwill Ambassador.
Kat Graham visiting refugees in Melkadida camp, Ethiopia, in July 2019
Credit/Copyright: UNHCR/Ariadne Kypriadi
Since 2013, Graham has been working with UNHCR as a High-Profile Supporter to bring attention and awareness to the plight of the world’s displaced through her support of key UNHCR events and campaigns around the world, through media appearances and her social media platform with over 9 million followers.
As a High-Profile Supporter, Graham has visited refugees in several parts of the world, including Jordan, Central America and Ethiopia. She has been particularly moved by the courage and strength of the women and girls she has encountered, as well as their incredible spirit and energy.
Karen Wazen
Karen Wazen was announced as a High Profile Supporter for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in September 2020.
Wife, mother and international style icon, Karen Wazen is redefining the modern Arab working mother. In just three short years, Karen has amassed a global audience of over 4 million, appeared on multiple magazine covers, cameoed in a Hollywood blockbuster and launched her own successful eyewear company.
Entrepreneur Magazine named her ‘Influencer of the Year’ 2019, and although her work takes her all over the world.
Karen shares her life and journey as an entrepreneur with a delicate and positive intimacy reflecting her style and personality. Karen uses her platform to not only represent the Middle East at events such as international fashion weeks and Cannes Film Festival with the likes of Cartier, Dior or Fendi, but she is also known to highlight major causes and humanitarian issues with UNHCR, visiting refugee camps and spreading awareness. Karen visited
Aseel Omran
Aseel Omran was announced as a High Profile Supporter for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in July 2019.
Aseel is an actress and singer from Saudi Arabia who gained worldwide fame through her appearance on the reality talent show Gulf Stars. Aseel is known for several roles in TV shows including Netflix’s Black Crows, What If, Qabel Lil Kaser, Harun Al Rashid and Akoun Aw La. In her singing career, Aseel signed with Rotana Records which led to the release of “Khajlanah”, her very first music album in 2007, followed by her second album “Allah Yhannini” the next year and a third album, “Mo Bessahel” in 2011. She is brand ambassador for L’Oreal Paris and is known for her YouTube content and music covers and collaborations which rack up millions of views.