By Stefan Acevski / info@eurohoops.net
The international South Sudanese center Wenyen Gabriel will engage in social issue activities related to refugees.
After all, Gabriel himself was just a two-week-old baby when his family took him from South Sudan due to the civil war, and they all moved to Egypt.
We’re proud to announce Wenyen Gabriel as UNHCR’s newest Goodwill Ambassador!
Born into a family forced to flee conflict, Wenyen knows first-hand what becomes possible when refugees are given the chance to rebuild.
Together, we’ll continue standing with people forced to flee… pic.twitter.com/FBa6TYOmzY
— UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency (@Refugees) July 27, 2026
The announcement states: “We are proud to announce Wenyen Gabriel as the latest UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador!
Born into a family forced to flee their country due to conflict, Wenyen knows well what becomes possible when refugees are given the chance to rebuild their lives.
Together, we will continue to stand by people forced to leave their homes and help ensure that being a refugee is never the end of someone’s story.
Welcome to the family, Wenyen.”
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