World Refugee Day!

Educate yourself and others on the predicament of refugees throughout the world, and cultivate empathy and compassion for those who require our assistance in these difficult times.

World Refugee Day is observed every year on June 20. The right to seek safety will be the focus this year.Everyone on this world has the right to seek safety, regardless of who they are, where they came from, or when they are forced to escape.

What is World Refugee Day?

The United Nations has established World Refugee Day as an international day to honour refugees all across the world. It is observed on June 20 each year and honours the resilience and bravery of those who have been forced to depart their own country due to violence or persecution. World Refugee Day is an opportunity to foster empathy and compassion for refugees' suffering, as well as to honour their courage in reconstructing their lives.

2022 is World Refugee Day

People forced to escape, no matter who they are, should be treated with respect. Anyone, regardless of who they are or what they think, can seek protection. It is unavoidable: the need for safety is a human right.

People forced to leave should be welcomed wherever they come from. Refugees arrive from all corners of the world. They may take a plane, a boat, or walk to get away from the danger. The right to seek safety is a universal right.

People have a right to protection whenever they are compelled to escape. Regardless of the threat posed — war, violence, or persecution – everyone deserves to be safe. Everyone is entitled to a sense of security.

How to celebrate World Refugee Day

This particular day is all about honouring refugees, acknowledging the different obstacles and hardships they encounter, and expressing appreciation and thanks for their fortitude and resilience.

One of the greatest ways to commemorate this day is to educate yourself about the refugee experience and have a better understanding of what displaced people face. If you walk a mile in the shoes of a refugee, you'll quickly have a greater understanding of their struggle.

There are a plethora of incredibly moving books, both fiction and non-fiction, that provide intimate insight into what it means to be a refugee: from Malala Yousafzai's We Are Displaced, which details her own story of escaping the Taliban in Pakistan as well as the stories of nine other refugees, to Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner, a novel about an Afghan refugee inspired by Hosseini's own refugee status.

Donating to a non-profit organisation that supports refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced persons is another excellent way to commemorate World Refugee Day. You may support the UNHCR's activities or generate cash for other charities including Action Aid, the Red Cross, Help Refugees, and the International Rescue Committee.

World Refugee Day is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives and experiences of refugees throughout the world, so get involved, spread the news on social media, and commemorate these incredible individuals who are living in the most difficult of situations.

There is a question ,are refugee given a fair chance to re-survive and re-live their lives  in a better way? Do the countries need to formulate some law and order for their  betterment?. 

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