20/06/2020
Each year, on June 20, World Refugee Day spotlights the bravery and strength of people forced to flee their home countries to escape war or oppression.
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According to the UN, which established World Refugee Day in 2000, more than 70 million people are now forcibly displaced worldwide.
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The UN declared this year's theme "Every Action Counts." And although coronavirus is limiting physical opportunities to get involved this year, check out the list below to learn of some virtual actions you can take to help refugees.
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Join Virtual Events like the 9th Refugee Film Fest at 1pm or the UNCHR & Orquestra Mundane Refugi Documentary Live at 2pm at www.unch.org/refugeeday/wrd2020-events/
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Send Messages of support and gratitude to refugees - many of whom are essential workers at https://www.rescue.org/WorldRefugeeDay
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Donate to organizations There are many organizations who are on the front lines supporting refugees by providing clean water, food, health care and safe places. You can check out a list of organizations to donate to https://www.cnn.com/specials/impact-your-world
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And if you're active on Twitter, use this emoji and hashtag to tweet in solidarity.
👥 Diversity
🤝 Acceptance
💙Solidarity
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