World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day is observed every year on June 20 to respect and honour the courage and resilience of refugees across the world. The United Nations observes this day to honour the refugees who have been forced outside of their homes.
The day aims to build understanding and empathy for refugees building their lives in countries new to them.
WHY WORLD REFUGEE DAY IS IMPORTANT
- 1)It builds empathy and raises awareness
- 2)It provides an incentive to create a more peaceful world
- 3)It encourages us to be better friends, neighbors, and citizens