For World Book Day 2023, we’re shining the spotlight on must-read books that immerse you in refugee stories.

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. 

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.

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.

This World Children’s Day we look at 5 global crises impacting children around the world.

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.

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.

A story about Mother's Day around the world featuring Simret Kahsai

This World Refugee Day, the IRC honored refugee changemakers, highlighting the remarkable – and everyday – ways that refugees influence art, food, ideas, policy and culture. The IRC in Silver Spring spoke with Su, a 14-year-old refugee from Myanmar resettled by the IRC, about her commitment to advocating for human rights in her home country.

YouTube creators including Tyler Oakley and Fly With Haifa traveled to four countries and two U.S. cities to meet refugees and to collaborate with them on videos depicting their unique experiences.