Became youngest UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador at age 19.
On April 1, 2017, at just nineteen years old, Yusra Mardini was appointed the youngest-ever Goodwill Ambassador for the UNHCR. Her appointment recognized her status as a powerful advocate for refugees, using her platform and personal experiences to raise awareness about the realities faced by displaced persons and to inspire positive change globally. Her advocacy has played a pivotal role in humanizing the refugee experience.