World Refugee Day
Together we can heal, learn and shine. Each year on 20 June the world celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution.
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World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe.
It celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. World Refugee Day is an occasion to build empathy and understanding for their plight and to recognise their resilience in rebuilding their lives.
For more information, visit The UN Refugee Agency's World Refugee Day website.