Events
Canadians will celebrate World Refugee Day across the country.
How will you celebrate?
Join us at one of the events below, or contact us to have your event added to our calendar!
Alberta
British Columbia
Surrey
Event: World Refugee Day: Standing Together. Join the City of Surrey to hear first-hand experiences of refugees, learn about the different programs and supports available in Surrey, make connections and strengthen the relationship between refugee and Indigenous communities, and discover how you can support new families in the community. The event will include panel presentations, discussions, information tables, refreshments and more.
Manitoba
Newfoundland & Labrador
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If you would like to feature a World Refugee Day event on this calendar, please email donorcare@unhcr.ca
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Toronto
Event: World Refugee Day Open House and Backyard BBQ at Christie Refugee Welcome Centre. An event that is part open house and part neighbourhood party – all neighbours, friends and supporters welcome. There will be music, food, games for kids and opportunities to learn more about refugees.
Prince Edward Island
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If you would like to feature a World Refugee Day event on this calendar, please email donorcare@unhcr.ca
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Regina
Event: The Regina Open Door Society (RODS) will be hosting a World Refugee Day event as The City Square Plaza Stage at noon. The program will include 2018 Newcomer Bursary Awards followed by entertainment.
Yukon
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If you would like to feature a World Refugee Day event on this calendar, please email donorcare@unhcr.ca
We stand together #WithRefugees. Please stand with us.
Nearly 60 million people are displaced worldwide. Each day thousands more flee their homes.
On June 20, the world commemorates the strength, courage, and resilience of millions of refugees.
The UN Refugee Agency protects and assists refugees, forcibly displaced and stateless people.