News from UNHCR

June 2021

2021 World Refugee Day theme: Together through sport

Each year on June 20, World Refugee Day helps to focus on the plight of those fleeing conflict or persecution. This year, the United Nations organized a variety of events around the globe in support of refugees around three main themes. One of them was dedicated to sport (“Together through sport”) and its power to bring people together and create a sense of hope.

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