Africa: Millions Mark World Refugee Day At Events Across the Globe

press release

Geneva — Across the world millions marked World Refugee Day on Saturday with joyful and celebratory events in sharp contrast to gloomy statistics showing spiralling global conflict and persecution have led to record numbers of people fleeing their homes.

From Africa through Asia to the Americas, UNHCR and its partners celebrated lives that, once in danger of being lost, had been transformed and given fresh hope. Tales born from misery and suffering ended with inspiring notes of achievement, success and hope.

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