geneveMonde's Summer series : Claude Marshall, the Refugee who Gave Back (4th and last part)

Épisode de geneveMonde.ch par David Glaser · 10 septembre 2025 · 26 min

From escaping Nazi Germany as a child to leading UNHCR operations worldwide, Claude Marshall’s life is a remarkable story of resilience, courage, and vision.

In this episode, discover how his journey led to the creation of the very first Refugee Olympic Team at Rio 2016 — and how sports continue to transform the lives of refugee girls and boys in Nepal, Kenya, and beyond.

Claude also recalls his exchanges with Jacques Rogge, Kofi Annan, and Thomas Bach on the plight of refugees, as well as his reflections on Germany, his country of birth, and the hopes for peace in Israel and Palestine. His message is clear: the power of sport can change lives, offering dignity, opportunity, and hope to the youngest generations.

Interview by David Glaser

Photo of Claude Marshall in Thailand, on a basketball court with young Burmese refugees in a Thai camp organized by UNHCR.

Thank you to Anne Willem Bijleveld

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