On June 20, 2016 the IRC will join the United Nations in recognizing the resilience and strength of refugees for World Refugee Day.
The International Rescue Committee celebrates World Refugee Day on June 20 recognizing the resilience and strength of those whose lives and livelihoods have been shattered by conflict.
Over 60 million people around the world are now displaced from their homes, having been forced to flee from war, persecution and disaster. Only a lucky few are given the chance to resettle in a third country. The United States and the IRC offers refugees sanctuary and the opportunity to build a new home for themselves and their families.