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PANAMA. Maira, a Venezuelan
asylum-seeker, crafts backpacks using
recycled materials in a workshop. She
is part of the "Made by Refugees"
initiative which has brought together
refugee and asylum-seeking women
from countries including Colombia, El
Salvador, Nicaragua and Nigeria. The
project aims to promote their economic
inclusion, thereby improving their
quality of life. It also raises awareness
in the society about challenges faced
by refugees, fostering inclusion and
solidarity within host communities.
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