Performers took to the stage at the UK's Houses of Parliament
"I read a speech from 'The Book of Sir Thomas More' by William Shakespeare, written hundreds of years ago. The sentiment and call for empathy and compassion is as relevant now as it was then"
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett at UK Parliament for a World Refugee Day event with refugees, politicians and fellow actors including JJ Bola, Colin Firth, Matthew Horne, David Morrissey and Theo James.
http://www.unhcr.org/news/stories/2018/6/5b2d1a7e4/actors-join-politicians-and-refugees-to-celebrate-world-refugee-day-in.html?query=colin%20firth
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