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World Refugee Day

Published by deviousdiva June 20th, 2006 in Refugees.

Today is World Refugee Day and the message for the day is never give up hope . There will be special events around the world to mark this day.
Latest statistics indicate that of the 20.8 million people of concern:

8.4 million are refugees who have fled their countries due to civil wars and ethnic, tribal and religious violence and who cannot return home
6.6 million are internally displaced persons - people forced to flee their homes, but who have not crossed a border
2.4 million are stateless people
1.6 million are returnees
773,000 are asylum seekers
960,000 are others of concern

How can you help ? Raise awareness. Spread the word. Send a message of hope. Send a donation

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