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“...in the midst of migrants in search of a better life there are people in need of protection: refugees and asylum-seekers, women and children victims of trafficking...Many move simply to avoid dying of hunger. When leaving is not an option but a necessity, this is more than poverty.”

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Antonio Guterres

Antonio Guterres is a prominent Portuguese politician, born on April 30, 1949. He served as the Prime Minister of Portugal and later as the Secretary-General of the United Nations. He has extensive experience in politics and diplomacy, committed to promoting global peace and development. more

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