On June 20, people all over the world observe World Refugee Day to recognise the bravery and tenacity of refugees. This day has been set aside by the nations in honour of the refugees who were compelled to leave their homes. To foster compassion and rational thought for refugees in new nations, this day is celebrated. Knowing the background and significance of this day is crucial in this circumstance of massive Ukraine – Russia war and other Terror activities which is forcing people to flee their own home. According to the United Nations (UN), more than 13 million people have left their homes since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Refugee Definition by United Nations
A complete definition of who qualifies as a refugee is also presented by the United Nations. In Article 1 of the 1951 Convention on the Status of Refugees, the UN defined the phrase. A person who cannot or will not return to their country of origin due to persecution due to their ethnicity, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political viewpoint is considered a refugee.
Theme of World Refugee Day 2022
Every person has the right to seek safety – whoever they are, wherever they come from & whenever they are forced to flee.
The World Refugee Day 2022 theme is ‘Together we heal, learn, and shine’.
History of World Refugee Day
The United Nations voted to observe June 20 as World Refugee Day in December 2000. Since that time, June 20 has been designated as World Refugee Day. The United Nations has also established a group for this purpose. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is the name of this institution (UNHCR). This group aims to aid refugees all across the world.
Importance of World Refugee Day
Every year, World Refugee Day is observed to honour all refugees throughout the world. Political will must be reawakened in order for refugees to relocate and rebuild their lives. The 20th of June has been recognised as World Refugee Day by the UN General Assembly in order to raise attention to these individuals as well
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