Commemorate World Refugee Day - June 20
Toronto – June 18, 2013 - Each year the United Nations' (UN) World Refugee Day is observed on June 20th. This event honours the courage, strength, and determination of women, men, and children who are forced to flee their homeland under threat of persecution and violence. This day was designated by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees to bring attention to the plight of the 14 million refugees around the world.