World Refugee Day in 2024

Tonight, City Hall will light up orange for World Refugee Day.

— City of Vancouver (@CityofVancouver) June 21, 2024

On this World Refugee Day, I’m so grateful that my family found safety in this country. My story is the story of so many Canadians who’ve come here as refugees. I spoke to the @GlobeandMail about our journey Show more theglobeandmail.com Minister tells how she fled Chilean dictator Pinochet’s regime as a child refugee

— Soraya Martinez Ferrada (@SorayaMartinezF) June 20, 2024

On World Refugee Day, we stand in solidarity with all refugees, and reaffirm our commitment to welcoming them. Refugees make many invaluable contributions to our country across every sector. An example of this is the arrival of Kosovo refugees to Canada, 25 years ago.… Show more

— Anita Vandenbeld (@anitavandenbeld) June 21, 2024

June 20 is World Refugee Day, a time to celebrate all the refugee students and their families who enrich our school communities. https://youtube.com/watch?v=9vM87ExYfWg… #WeAreCBE youtube.com World Refugee Day: Our Home

— Calgary Board of Education (@yyCBEdu) June 20, 2024

Today is World Refugee Day. The welcoming and resettlement of many thousands of refugees from Southeast Asia in the late 1970s and early 1980s was a turning point in the history of Canadian immigration. Learn more in this #HeritageMinute: youtube.com Heritage Minutes: "Boat People" Refugees

— Historica Canada (@HistoricaCanada) June 20, 2024

On World Refugee Day, let’s stand with those who have tragically been forced to flee their homes. Together, we must continue to build a safer, more inclusive world. For more information: https://un.org/en/observances/refugee-day…

— Canadian Heritage (@CdnHeritage) June 20, 2024

On World Refugee Day, we honour the strength and resilience of refugees around the world. The Salvation Army is committed to providing support and hope to individuals seeking a new beginning. Together, we can make a difference.

— The Salvation Army (@salvationarmy) June 20, 2024