Hashtags | #WorldRefugeeDay, #WorldRefugeeDay2020 |
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Related Hashtags | #WithRefugees, #Auspol |
2023 Date | 20 June 2023 |
2024 Date | 20 June 2024 |
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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. 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. Top Tweets for World Refugee Day -
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World Refugee Day References and Related Siteswww.un.org: Refugee Day www.unhcr.org: Refugee UN Salvation Army Australia - Refugee Facts www.state.gov/commemorating-world-refugee-day-2022 | ||