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Mark your calendars! World Refugee Day coming up in June
World Refugee Day is on June 20th. Keep an eye out for IRC wide and Treasure Valley specific events.
- Announcement
- May 26, 2021
Refugees are courageous
According to the United Nations refugee agency, a record 82.4 million people are displaced worldwide—double the number a decade ago. Every World Refugee Day (June 20), we honor the courage and contributions of refugees and displaced people around the world. This year, meet refugee and immigrant artists who use their creativity to connect and heal—bringing people closer together, and showing us who they are beyond the label of refugee.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
Join Us: World Refugee Day 2021
On Saturday, June 19 the IRC in Tallahassee will celebrate World Refugee Day. The IRC will host a live virtual panel discussion with community partners, refugee families and the Tallahassee community at-large. In addition, the IRC will host an in-person event tentatively planned at Tom Brown Park. The events will highlight the contributions of the refugee community in Tallahassee, and elevated the voices of refugee families, community leaders and volunteers who ensure Big Bend communities continue to be welcoming places for all.
- Announcement
- January 20, 2023
World Refugee Day Los Angeles 2016
The IRC in LA booth included staff members from Resettlement, Early Employment, Citizenship and Immigration departments. Refugees, asylees and immigrants asked staff and volunteers about the IRC’s mission, its office services and citizenship and financial literacy workshops. The IRC in LA is a founding member of the RFLA and helped to organize the World Refugee Day event.
- Announcement
- July 19, 2016
Join the IRC in Boise for World Refugee Day celebrations THIS Saturday!
Join the IRC in Boise at one of four block parties to celebrate World Refugee Day, see flyer for more info!
- Announcement
- July 6, 2022
Save the date! World Refugee Day, June 20th, 2017
In celebration of World Refugee Day, the IRC in Wichita and Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM) will partner together to celebrate refugees resettled in Wichita.
- Announcement
- May 17, 2017
We carried a generation: Refugee conversations
When forced to flee their homes, refugees can only carry so much in their arms, but they bring so many intangible gifts to their new communities: hopes and dreams, experiences and talents, traditions and family stories, resilience and determination.
- Video
- June 13, 2022
IRC x LA Public Library: World Refugee Day reading list
The IRC and the LA Public Library bring together your World Refugee Day reading list – Major works by refugee authors that have made an indelible impact to our society, or have brought to life the refugee experience to the United States and to the World.
- Announcement
- January 30, 2024
Refugee mom and daughter discuss the courage it took to flee Syria
Chadia and Nour interviewed one another about their memories of Syria, adjusting to life in the UK, and the hopes and dreams they’ve carried throughout their journey.
- Video
- June 16, 2022
Celebrating World Refugee Day with Art, Fun, and Community Spirit
On June 20, our community gathered at Play Faire Park for a memorable World Refugee Day celebration. The event featured an interactive mural, a mini golf fundraiser, and activities for all ages, showcasing the resilience and creativity of refugees. The mural, symbolizing hope and solidarity, will be displayed at the ArtWalk on July 11, 2024, at the Center for Contemporary Arts. The mini golf fundraiser highlighted refugee experiences while raising vital funds to support our programs. Thank you, Abilene, for your incredible support and making this day special! Together, we create a welcoming community for all.
- Announcement
- June 27, 2024