On World Refugee Day, held every year on June 20th, we commemorate the strength, courage and resilience of millions of refugees. World Refugee Day is our primary opportunity to amplify and engage the public with UNHCR’s global public advocacy campaign, #WithRefugees.
The #WithRefugees campaign expresses solidarity with people forced to flee.
In Kenya, World Refugee Day is marked in Dadaab refugee camp, Kakuma refugee camp and Nairobi.
Kenya marks World Refugee Day 2017
“We honour the resilience and courage of more than 65 million people who have been forced to flee war, persecution and violence. But it’s also a moment to recognise those communities and people around the world who receive refugees and the internally displaced in their midst, offering them a safe place, and welcoming them in their schools, their workplaces and their societies.”
Pomp and Colour Mark World Refugee Day Celebrations in Dadaab
“Kenya and UNHCR have been like our parents for the last 26 years. We continue to request donors and other well-wishers to continue funding Dadaab so that we can continue to receive vital services like maternal and child healthcare.”
World Refugee Day 2015 – Kakuma
KAKUMA REFUGEE CAMP, Kenya, June 20 (UNHCR) – The event’s theme was ‘Get to Know Refugees – People Like You and Me.’