Topic: World Refugee Day

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Jun 18, 2025

UNHCR: Global Forced Displacement Surges Past 122 million 

Two migrants help a limping woman. As governments cut support for refugees, the number of displaced worldwide reaches a new high.

Jul 12, 2024

Scoring Goals for Refugee Inclusion in Kenya 

Scoring Goals for Refugee Inclusion in Kenya  HIAS Kenya organized a refugee soccer game to provide young displaced people with a chance to show off their talents.

Jul 3, 2024

Solidarity Shines Through on World Refugee Day

Solidarity Shines Through on World Refugee Day Here’s how some of our country offices celebrated World Refugee Day this year, and how they decided to show displaced people that they’re not alone.

Jun 20, 2024

UNHCR: Number of Displaced Worldwide Exceeds 120 Million

UNHCR: Number of Displaced Worldwide Exceeds 120 Million Ahead of World Refugee Day, the United Nations’ refugee agency announced the greatest number of displaced people ever recorded — 120 million — a staggering figure that has doubled over the last decade.

Jun 30, 2023

World Refugee Day: A Global Look Back

World Refugee Day: A Global Look Back Many HIAS offices across the globe commemorated World Refugee Day with activities, learning, and celebration.

Jun 14, 2023

UNHCR: Forced Displacement Grew 21% in 2022, Now 110 Million Worldwide

people looking down, boarding blue train with yellow stripe Ahead of World Refugee Day, the United Nations’ refugee agency announced the greatest number of forcibly displaced people ever recorded. The UNHCR Global Trends report shows 108.4 million people at the end of 2022 were forcibly displaced worldwide, but recent fighting, especially in Sudan, has pushed the global total to an estimated 110 million as of May 2023.

Jun 21, 2022

Interfaith Conference Works to “Welcome the Stranger”

Interfaith Conference Works to “Welcome the Stranger” Leaders of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish groups responding to refugee crises in different parts of the world gathered in Geneva June 20-21.

Jun 8, 2021

#RefugeesGive Tells The Stories of Refugees Helping Their New Communities

#RefugeesGive Tells The Stories of Refugees Helping Their New Communities In honor of World Refugee Day on June 20, GivingTuesday will highlight the voices of refugees and their stories of generosity.

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