The EU Commission announced: On World Refugee Day, we commemorate the strength and resilience of refugees, who have left their homes not by choice, but due to conflict, violence, persecution, or human rights violations. This year’s World Refugee Day comes at a time when a record of more than 122 million people have been forcibly displaced worldwide.
The EU supports millions of refugees, from those who have fled the conflict in Syria to hosting over 4.3 million Ukrainians under Temporary Protection due to Russia’s war, reaffirming the EU as a haven for those in need.
Globally, the EU upholds its responsibility as the world’s leading donor, responding to crises such as those in Sudan and the Middle East. Our humanitarian and development efforts focus on safeguarding refugee rights, ensuring access to essential services, and offering durable solutions – including assisted voluntary return, local integration, and resettlement.
Global cooperation and solidarity are key to ensure the protection of refugees worldwide. Support to the vital work of international organisations especially the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) is of outmost importance and must be sustained.
The EU will continue to play its role on the global stage and uphold the rights of refugees, in line with EU and international law.
20 June
World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees worldwide. It falls each year on 20 June and honours the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution.
Source: Europe.eu