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Today the world commemorates World Refuge Day
Each year, on 20 June, the world focuses on the plight of people who are forced to flee their homes due to conflicts or natural disasters
POLOKWANE – World Refugee Day has been observed since 2001, when the UN General Assembly designated it on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees.
Today, 60 million people are forcibly displaced in the world – as refugees, asylum seekers, migrants or internally displaced persons. They need help, protection and long-lasting solutions.
From families fleeing war in Syria, to those escaping conflicts in Africa, the personal fight for survival and security is driving millions of people to move from their homes and developing countries are hosting the vast majority of the world’s refugee population.
