World Refugee Day

World Refugee Day Quick Facts - US

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2023 Date	June 20, 2023
2024 Date	June 20, 2024

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World Refugee Day in 2023

Tuesday, 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.

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

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Today, on World Refugee Day, I join people around the world in recognizing the strength, resilience, and humanity of the millions of refugees forced to flee violence, persecution, and war. Those who find refuge in America — a proud nation of immigrants — enrich our country.
— President Biden (@POTUS) June 20, 2022

On World Refugee Day, we recognize the challenges that refugees face, honor their courage, and celebrate their contributions to our country. If you would like to welcome refugees as your neighbors, join @WelcomeUS: https://t.co/6CDBXTZzEP https://t.co/CWzOXn8QG9
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 20, 2022

Many thanks to all our representatives from the Buddhist, Baha'i, Christian, Hindu, Islamic, Jewish, and Sikh communities who met today to pray in solidarity for World Refugee Day at the Famine Memorial in Dublin https://t.co/3eSjYklcBx
— Dublin City Interfaith Forum (@Dub_Faith_Forum) June 20, 2022

In the News and Trending for World Refugee Day

Updated 05:12Ben Stiller meets Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ukraine on World Refugee Day

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Commemorating World Refugee Day 2022 - United States Department of State

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Statement by the Prime Minister on World Refugee Day

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World Refugee Day Facts & Quotes

The 2022 theme for World Refugee Day was Whoever. Wherever. Whenever. Everyone has the right to safety.
According to the UN Refugee Agency, in 2021, 26.6 million people fled to different countries as refugees.
It is estimated that 50% of refugees are under the age of 18.
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.