The actor and activist journeys to Lesbos, Greece to publicise the plight of those fleeing into Europe and lend her services to organisations helping refugees Susan Sarandon had an unusual Christmas. The Oscar-winning actor skipped the family dinner, packed her bags with emergency blankets and booked a flight to Lesbos, Greece, for a week-long visit. Just 10 kilometers from Turkey, the island is a landing spot for refugees escaping war-torn countries across the Aegean Sea. Over one million refugees have fled to Europe this year, according to the International Organization for Migration, while 7,575 refugees arrived in Greece on Boxing Day alone. Continue reading...
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