World Refugee Day 2023: 20 June

World Refugee Day 2023: 20 June

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Category : Important Days Published on: June 21 2023

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  • World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. 
  • It falls each year on 20 June and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution.
  • The day serves as a platform to acknowledge the bravery and determination of individuals who have been forced to flee their homeland due to conflict or persecution.
  • The theme for World Refugee Day 2023 is "Hope away from home".
  • The theme emphasizes the importance of mental well-being for refugees in rebuilding their lives and striving for a brighter future.
  • World Refugee Day was held globally for the first time on 20 June 2001, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees. 
  • It was originally known as Africa Refugee Day.
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