World Refugee Day is June 20th

World Refugee Day is an annual observance held on June 20th (one week away!) to raise awareness of the plight of refugees around the world.

This day aims to celebrate the resilience and bravery of refugees who face countless challenges in their journeys. It provides an opportunity to educate people about the millions of those who are forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, and violence.

The day also calls on governments, organizations, and individuals to stand in solidarity with refugees and help them rebuild their lives. It is a reminder that everyone has a role to play in making the world a better place for those who have survived unimaginable hardships.

USA for UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency, who has been celebrating all month, shared with us that year’s theme for World Refugee Day is: Hope away from home – a world where refugees are always included.

They also shared that including refugees in the communities where they have found safety after fleeing conflict and persecution is the most effective way to support them in restarting their lives and enable them to contribute to the countries hosting them. It’s also the best way to prepare them to return home and rebuild their countries, when conditions allow them to do so safely and voluntarily, or to thrive if they are resettled to another country.

If you would like to learn more about World Refugee Day, and how you can also celebrate it, click here, and we look forward to sharing more on June 20th!