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World Refugee Day
June 19, 2018 - June 20, 2018
Every minute 20 people leave everything behind to escape war, persecution or terror.
World Refugee Day is an expression of solidarity with people who have been uprooted from their homes by war or persecution. Held every year on June 20th, we commemorate the strength, courage and perseverance of millions of refugees. This year, World Refugee Day also marks a key moment for the public to show support for families forced to flee.
The UN Refugee Agency launched the #WithRefugees petition in June 2016 to send a message to governments that they must work together and do their fair share for refugees.
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