Episode #165: World Refugee Day 2024
Today we celebrate World Refugee Day, an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on 20 June and shines a light on the rights, needs and dreams of those forced to flee. This year, World Refugee Day focuses on solidarity with refugees – for a world where refugees are welcomed.
Transcript:
Welcome to a brand new episode of the Borderless Voices podcast, presented by the FCJ Refugee Centre.
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Hi everyone, my name is Tsering. I am one of the Co Executive Directors at FCJ Refugee Centre.
June 20th, World Refugee Day, is a day dedicated to honor the strength, resilience and courage of millions of refugees around the globe.
And in today’s time, we continue to face the pressing reality of the forced displacement.
Refugee crisis is not just a distant issue, but a global challenge that demands collective action.
The FCJ Refugee Centre’s commitment goes beyond mere words: we stand in solidarity with refugees, advocating together for peace and justice and a world where everyone can live free of fear and persecution.
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