World Refugee Day

World Refugee Day, observed June 20 each year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world.

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Famous quotes containing the words world, refugee and/or day:

    “To see a world in a grain of sand
    And a heaven in a wild flower,
    Hold infinity in the palm of your hand
    And eternity in an hour.”
    —William Blake (1757–1827)

    “The refugee uncertain at the door
    You make at home; deftly you steady
    The drunk clambering on his undulant floor.”
    —John Frederick Nims (b. 1913)

    “Don’t look forward to the day you stop suffering, because when it comes you’ll know you’re dead.”
    —Tennessee Williams (1914–1983)