World Refugee Day 2024: Embracing Inclusion and Resilience
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | June 20th |
| Event Name | World Refugee Day |
| Theme for 2024 | "Everyone is Welcome" |
| Purpose | Raise awareness, build support, and celebrate contributions of refugees |
| History | Established in Africa in 1970; globally recognized by UN in 2000 |
| Global Displacement (mid-2023) | Over 110 million individuals forcibly displaced |
| Children among displaced | 40% |
| Host Countries | 75% hosted in low- and middle-income countries |
| Key Rights | Right to seek asylum, access basic needs, rebuild lives with dignity (1951 Refugee Convention) |