Briefing Paper 601 – World Refugee Day 2024: `Solidarity with Refugees’ by Peter-John Pearson
Every year the member states and institutions of the United Nations observe 20th June as World Refugee Day.1 This day has been officially observed since 20th June 2001, which date marked the 50th anniversary of the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees.2
BP 601 World Refugee Day 2024- ‘Solidarity with Refugees’ by Peter-John Pearson