Blanchett was visiting south-eastern Bangladesh where over 671,000 children, women and men from Myanmar have sought safety since last August, UNHCR said on its website on Wednesday. With wet season rains due next month, more than 150,000 refugees are at risk of landslides and floods, in what could become a disaster on top of the current emergency. “The Rohingya refugees have already experienced targeted violence, human rights abuses and horrific journeys. They have shown unimaginable resilience and courage,” Blanchett said, speaking at the end of her visit to Kutupalong, Nyapara and Chakmarkul settlements this week. But I cannot stress how much more help is needed for these vulnerable stateless refugees, the majority of whom are women and children.”

Source: bd News24 March 21, 2018 12:33 UTC