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Refugees are courageous illustration
This World Refugee Day, we’re asking people around the world to share this new illustration by Diala Brisly, a Syrian refugee artist living in France.
- Resource
- June 10, 2021
Ahead of World Refugee Day International Rescue Committee ambassadors, Rami Malek and Indira Varma Visit Exhibition Telling the Stories of Refugees on the Frontline of the Climate Crisis.
- Press Release
- June 17, 2024
Refugees are essential
In the battle against COVID-19 and beyond, refugees are essential to keeping communities safe, making society stronger and rebuilding our world. This World Refugee Day—and every day—we are proud to celebrate their contributions. Watch our video voiced by South African refugee and famed actress Noma Dumezweni. Learn more about our campaign at Rescue.org/WorldRefugeeDay.
- Video
- April 13, 2022
Three ways to stand for welcome
This World Refugee Day–and every day–let’s ensure we fight for refugees, learn from them, and do everything in our power to keep our country’s doors open to those in need of safety and protection. Here are three ways to take action locally in honor World Refugee Day.
- Announcement
- June 22, 2022
Celebrating artists from refugee communities
In honor of World Refugee Day, artists from local refugee communities share their work and their stories to raise awareness of global refugee issues and to highlight the creative contributions of refugees here in Washington State.
- Announcement
- June 1, 2020
The IRC in Florida participates in World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
On Thursday, July 30, the IRC in Florida is participating in World Day Against Trafficking in Persons by inviting the community to join a live online panel discussion regarding human trafficking in South Florida. Florida ranks in the top three U.S. states for reported incidents of human trafficking, and South Florida exhibits the largest percentage of those cases.
- Announcement
- July 28, 2020
The IRC celebrates beacons of hope in the refugee community
Every year on World Refugee Day, the United Nations releases the updated number of individuals displaced around the world by conflict, disaster and persecution. In 2024, more than 100 million individuals are forcibly displaced from their homes.
- Announcement
- June 20, 2024
5 crises affecting child health worldwide
This World Children’s Day we look at 5 global crises impacting children around the world.
- Article
- November 21, 2023
Mandy Patinkin: "Refugees are a gift to society"
Actor and International Rescue Committee ambassador Mandy Patinkin talks about the strength, courage, and resilience of refugees around the world. This World Refugee Day, speak up on behalf of refugees, encourage your elected officials to support refugee-friendly policies and welcome a new family into your community. Take the pledge.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Join the IRC in Silver Spring for the Beacons of Hope Gala
Join us on Thursday, June 20th as we celebrate World Refugee Day at the Beacons of Hope Gala hosted by the IRC in Silver Spring!
- Announcement
- May 28, 2024