World Refugee Day Observed on 20 June 2025.

Important Days

Observed every year on June 20, World Refugee Day honours the strength of over 122 million displaced people globally.


      - The 2025 theme, “Solidarity with Refugees,” urges action—advocacy, empathy, and inclusive policies to uplift and protect refugees everywhere.

      - With the theme “Solidarity with Refugees,” this year emphasizes actionable solidarity—listening to refugee narratives, combatting xenophobia, ensuring safety, and helping them thrive in host communities through meaningful inclusion. It's a push for sustainable support, not symbolic gestures.

      - The United Nations General Assembly designated June 20 as World Refugee Day via Resolution 55/76 in December 2000, aligning it with Africa Refugee Day. It first took global effect on 20 June 2001 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, which defined refugee rights and state obligations.

Main Point :-   (i) World Refugee Day highlights the courage of people forced to flee persecution, war, or violence. It raises global awareness, reinforces their legal rights, and celebrates the resilience of refugees in rebuilding lives. Events range from cultural performances to fundraising drives and global media campaigns.

      (ii) As of early 2025, the UNHCR reports over 122 million displaced persons: approximately 36.8 million refugees, 73.5 million internally displaced, and 8.4 million asylum seekers—despite ongoing resource shortages. These escalating figures underline the urgency of international support and funding.


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