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How Did Cate Blanchett Treat Refugees
Cate Blanchett is an ideal ambasador as she has traveled to Jordan to see first had the humanitarian crisis caused as thousands of Syrians flee their country because of war.

Her appointment as an ambasador will greatly benefit refugees as she can bring the issues affecting the asylum seekers to the worlds attention. Having made over 69 films, Cate's views on the treatment of refugees will pave a way for greater change as the many people she has inspired will be moved to do more. As a mother who want to teach her children the value of compassion, it is to the best of our belief that she will conduct herself with such grace and kindness as to be an example for

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