Hashtags | #WorldRefugeeDay, #WorldRefugeeDay2121 |
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Related Hashtags | #WithRefugees, #Refugees |
2021 Date | June 20, 2021 |
2022 Date | June 20, 2022 |
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![]() World Refugee Day HistoryWorld 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. Top Tweets for World Refugee Day -
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