It is observed every year on June 20 to raise awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world.
From June 18 to 20 the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) commemorates World Refugee Day in Washington, DC, in order to draw the public's attention to the millions of refugees worldwide who are forced to flee their homes.
Each year, UNHCR selects a theme and coordinates events across the globe.
The day honours the courage, strength and determination of those who have been forced to flee their homelands due to war, persecution and terror.
To have more information on World Refugee Day please check the UNHCR website.
