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World Refugee Day
| Date | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | World Refugee Day 2025 | World |
| Jun 20, 2026 | World Refugee Day 2026 | World |
Information about World Refugee Day
Refugee camp of Somalians west of Massawa
Significance: World Refugee Day is observed each year. The day is dedicated to raising awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world. In the United Kingdom World Refugee Day is celebrated as part of Refugee Week.
Type:
United Nations Days
Celebrations:
Attending a local World Refugee Day event; watching and sharing World Refugee Day videos; raising awareness for refugees
Location:
World
Initiator:
United Nations General Assembly
Start year:
2001
Date origin:
June 20 had previously been commemorated as African Refugee Day in a number of African countries.
