World Refugee Day

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2021 Date	June 20, 2021
2022 Date	June 20, 2022

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World Refugee Day in 2021

Sunday, Jun 20

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World Refugee Day History

World Refugee Day serves to commemorate the strength, courage and resilience of millions of refugees that have been forced to flee their homes out of fear of persecution or to escape disasters. The day also aims to recognize refugees for their contribution to the world. According to the United Nations, there are more than 50 million people displaced by war and violence, of which 33 million are internally displaced while the other 17 million are refugees, mostly in neighboring nations.

The United Nations General Assembly designated World Refugee Day in December 2000. It is celebrated every June 20th, a day chosen in order to coincide with Africa's previously celebrated Refugee Day.

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People become refugees not by choice, but forced by circumstances. On Sunday's #WorldRefugeeDay & every day, you can support refugees across the globe to be protected and included in health care, education & sport. More from @Refugees: https://t.co/NRwGdCAhn0 https://t.co/N1Z5rcS4fM
— United Nations (@UN) June 20, 2021

On World Refugee Day, we honor the courage of millions of refugees who have faced persecution and conflict. Since 2017, the United States has provided more than $1.3 billion in humanitarian assistance funding to UNHCR&other partners in Myanmar, Bangladesh &elsewhere in the region https://t.co/XZbOtMeGYC
— Bago's Spring Revolution (@SpringBago) June 20, 2021

WORLD REFUGEE DAY "And for those who had established their home in this city and had accepted the faith before them, they love those who come to them for refuge, and find not in their breasts any desire for that which is given them (Refugees), #Refugees #RefugeeDay 1/2 https://t.co/jg2O9sfmpo
— UKMuslimsforPeace (@ukmuslims4peace) June 20, 2021

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World Refugee Day Facts & Quotes

According to a 2017 report by the World Economic Forum, 84% of refugees were in developing countries.
It is estimated that 50% of refugees are under the age of 18.
Currently, the Syrian refugee crisis is the worst that the world has seen since World War Two.
The country with the highest number of refugees is Pakistan with 1.6 million refugees.
Under international law, refugees are not allowed to be forced back to the countries they have fled.
I know what it's like when you are a refugee, living on the mercy of others and having to adjust - Martti Ahtisaari, the tenth president of Finland.

World Refugee Day Top Events and Things to Do

Share the hashtags #WorldRefugeeDay and #RefugeeStrong on social media to spread awareness.
Watch a movie about refugees. Some options are: Refugee (2000), Hotel Rwanda (2004), Children of Men (2006) and In this World (2002).
Donate or volunteer for the UN Refugee Agency. All proceeds and time go toward helping resettle current and future refugees so that they have safe and healthy lives.
Print out the World Refugee Day campaign posters in support of the day. Post them around your home, workplace and anywhere else you think they should go in order to help raise awareness for the plight of refugees.
Donate old clothing, non-perishable food, medical supplies and extra household items to a service that will transport them into an area with refugees.