The Latest Breaking News from World Refugee Day

The EU's words on World Refugee Day shows its contradiction

WHEN I read the European Commission’s statement ahead of World Refugee Day, something felt off

The National (Scotland) · Jun 21

Living among Thais is a mixed bag

As the world marks World Refugee Day this month, millions of people remain displaced by conflict, persecution and instability.

Bangkok Post · Jun 6

ICE Agents Clear Immigration Court During Clergy Visit: 'The Red Sea Parted'

On June 20, World Refugee Day, while two immigration cases were heard at San Diego, California's Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building, agents were nowhere to be found following a clergy delegation led by Bishop-elect Michael Pham.

Latin Times · Jun 21, 2025

Criminals, terrorists and freeloaders: how migrants are portrayed in the European media

The sinking of a boat off the coast of Greece transformed World Refugee Day, celebrated the June 20, into a day of mourning. There were an estimated 750 people on board, 70 were confirmed to have died and only 104 were rescued from the wreckage – leaving many unaccounted for.

The Conversation · Jul 5, 2023

On World Refugee Day, cuisines from Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Myanmar, came together in Chennai

Chennai got a taste of traditional dishes from Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Afganistan like Kabuli pulao, dhooi pila and sodhi cooked by refugees residing in Tamil Nadu at the Refugee Food Festival in Semmozhi Poonga.

The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023

World cannot turn a blind eye to Rohingya problem

World Refugee Day was celebrated on June 20. As Bangladesh has not yet signed the 1951 Refugee Convention, there is no merit in not officially celebrating this red-letter day.

Bangkok Post · Jun 22, 2023

Nine Egyptians in Greek court over migrant ship disaster

More than 500 still missing in Mediterranean on World Refugee Day

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

UN official praises Kenya's refugee integration program, says $200 million pledged, more needed

Marking World Refugee Day, Kenya’s president has met with a top U.N. official to discuss a new plan to integrate refugees into host communities

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

World Refugee Day is a Good Time to Consider Expanding the Ridiculously Narrow Legal Definition of "Refugee"

The definition excludes a vast range of people fleeing horrific violence and oppression.

Reason · Jun 20, 2023

Forced to flee or too poor to leave: how climate change affects refugees

On this year’s World Refugee Day, a record number of people are displaced – some 110 million, according to the UN refugee agency UNHCR. People continue to be forced from their homes by conflict, persecution and insecurity, and increasingly by disasters related to climate change.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 20, 2023