Today, June 20 is World Refugee Day, it is dedicated to raising awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world.

Started on December 4, 2000 by the United Nations General Asslemby with Resolution 55-76, this day also coincides with the Organization for African Unity’s African Refugee Day.

The United Nations website, Flickr UNHCR pictures & video stream.

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