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UNHCR campaign to defend fundamental human right to asylum ahead of World Refugee Day • FRANCE 24
The UNHCR launched it’s “Until Everyone is Safe” campaign. It’s a call to young people across the world to reclaim and defend the fundamental human right of asylum as a shared global good. •The campaign challenges stereotypes against refugees, emphasizing that the right to seek safety is a crucial lifeline that means far more than the absence of war and violence. It encompasses the legal right to work, access health care, pursue an education, and live with dignity—the exact tools needed to move beyond survival and rebuild a future. FRANCE 24’s Mark Owen speaks with Eujin Byun, Global Spokesperson for the UNHCR, the UN refugee agency.
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Everyone has the right to seek safety | UNHCR
Everyone has the right to seek safety | UNHCR
Everyone has the right to seek safety
Mon 20/06/2022 - 08:20
Every year, 20 June is World Refugee Day. This year, the theme of World Refugee Day is the right of every person to find refuge. Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for refugees, reminded the importance of this date:
World Refugee Day is intended to be a celebration of the human spirit and of the fortitude of the millions of people who, despite being displaced and dispossessed, relentlessly strive to improve their lives and those of their families and communities. Leaders can work together to make peace and resolve the plight of those who have been displaced with lasting and humane solutions.
World Refugee Day is an international day established by the United Nations to honour refugees around the world. It was first celebrated globally on 20 June 2001, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees. It was originally known as African Refugee Day, before the United Nations General Assembly officially declared it an international day in December 2000. The move from African Refugee Day to World Refugee Day reflects a greater intern…
World Refugee Day: CWS Urges Renewed Global Commitments to Asylum and ...
World Refugee Day: CWS Urges Renewed Global Commitments to Asylum and ...
June 19, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 20, 2026
—Since it was first established by the United Nations in 2001,
World Refugee Day
has generated lifesaving resources, awareness, and political will to support the needs of refugees stuck in protracted displacement. This year,
as the world prepares to mark the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention on July 28, the faith-based international humanitarian organization CWS calls on the international community to uphold its commitment to international refugee law and reaffirm the fundamental rights of refugees worldwide to asylum and protection.
Today, one in every 70 people worldwide is forcibly displaced, yet resettlement of refugees decreased sharply in the past year, dropping by more than half to just 81,800 in 2025. Families remain trapped in long-term displacement for years, with few pathways to self-reliance. Vulnerable people who have been forced to flee war and persecution urgently need not only refuge, but also durable solutions to help them rebuild their lives.
This year, amidst rising threats and displacement crises, World Refugee Day presents a critical …
World Refugee Day: How UNICEF Protects Refugee and Displaced Children
World Refugee Day: How UNICEF Protects Refugee and Displaced Children
World Refugee Day:
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June 17, 2026
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Highlights
World Refugee Day (June 20) highlights the rights, resilience and needs of refugees and displaced people worldwide.
There are 45.3 million children in the world who are forcibly displaced, primarily due to conflict, violence and climate-related crises.
Displaced children face major risks, including lost education, trauma, exploitation and lack of health care.
UNICEF works with partners to support and protect refugee and displaced children, providing health care and nutr…
UNHCR campaign to defend fundamental human right to asylum ahead of World Refugee Day
UNHCR campaign to defend fundamental human right to asylum ahead of World Refugee Day
The UNHCR launched it's "Until Everyone is Safe" campaign. It's a call to young people across the world to reclaim and defend the fundamental human right of asylum as a shared global good. •The campaign challenges stereotypes against refugees, emphasizing that the right to seek safety is a crucial lifeline that means far more than the absence of war and violence. It encompasses the legal right to work, access health care, pursue an education, and live with dignity—the exact tools needed to move beyond survival and rebuild a future. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Eujin Byun, Global Spokesperson for the UNHCR, the UN refugee agency.
UNHCR campaign to defend fundamental human right to asylum ahead of ...
UNHCR campaign to defend fundamental human right to asylum ahead of ...
The UNHCR launched it’s "Until Everyone is Safe" campaign. It’s a call to young people across the world to reclaim and defend the fundamental human right of asylum as a shared global good. •The campaign challenges stereotypes against refugees, emphasizing that the right to seek safety is a crucial lifeline that means far more than the absence of war and violence. It encompasses the legal right to work, access health care, pursue an education, and live with dignity—the exact tools needed to move beyond survival and rebuild a future. FRANCE 24’s Mark Owen speaks with Eujin Byun, Global Spokesperson for the UNHCR, the UN refugee agency.#UNHCR #asylum #refugees
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2×broadly confirmedThe UNHCR launched the 'Until Everyone is Safe' campaign.
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2×broadly confirmedThe UNHCR 'Until Everyone is Safe' campaign is a call to young people across the world to reclaim and defend the fundamental human right of asylum as a shared global good.
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france24“It's a call to young people across the world to reclaim and defend the fundamental human right of asylum as a shared global good.”
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dedicatedissues.com“It’s a call to young people across the world to reclaim and defend the fundamental human right of asylum as a shared global good.”
2×broadly confirmedThe UNHCR campaign challenges stereotypes against refugees and emphasizes that the right to seek safety encompasses the legal right to work, access health care, pursue an education, and live with dignity.
otherwestern
france24“The campaign challenges stereotypes against refugees, emphasizing that the right to seek safety is a crucial lifeline that means far more than the absence of war and violence. It encompasses the legal right to work, access health care, pursue an education, and live with dignity”
europesays.com“The campaign challenges stereotypes against refugees, emphasizing that the right to seek safety is a crucial lifeline that means far more than the absence of war and violence. It encompasses the legal right to work, access health care, pursue an education, and live with dignity”
dedicatedissues.com“The campaign challenges stereotypes against refugees, emphasizing that the right to seek safety is a crucial lifeline that means far more than the absence of war and violence. It encompasses the legal right to work, access health care, pursue an education, and live with dignity”
2×broadly confirmedFrance 24's Mark Owen spoke with Eujin Byun, Global Spokesperson for the UNHCR.
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france24“FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Eujin Byun, Global Spokesperson for the UNHCR, the UN refugee agency.”
europesays.com“FRANCE 24’s Mark Owen speaks with Eujin Byun, Global Spokesperson for the UNHCR, the UN refugee agency.”
dedicatedissues.com“FRANCE 24’s Mark Owen speaks with Eujin Byun, Global Spokesperson for the UNHCR, the UN refugee agency.”
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World Refugee Day is celebrated on 20 June.
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World Refugee Day was first celebrated globally on 20 June 2001 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees.
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World Refugee Day was originally known as African Refugee Day before the United Nations General Assembly officially declared it an international day.
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Filippo Grandi is the UN High Commissioner for refugees.
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Global forced displacement has decreased for the first time in a decade according to a UNHCR report.
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UNHCR's Global Trends Report showed that global refugee numbers fell by three per cent in 2025 to 41.6 million.
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5.4 million people fled to other countries to escape violence and persecution during 2025.
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14.7 million displaced people returned to their areas or countries of origin in 2025, including 4.4 million refugees and 10.3 million internally displaced people.
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Sharp increases in refugee returns were recorded in Afghanistan, Sudan and Syria.
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Refugee returns in 2025 were the second highest since records began 60 years ago.
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Nearly 46,000 stateless people acquired citizenship across 24 countries.
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There are over 117 million people in the world who have been forcibly displaced.
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UNHCR works in over 128 different countries.
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In 2025, UNHCR delivered 9,000 tents, 381,000 million blankets and 462,000 sleeping mats.
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“It's a call to young people across the world to reclaim and defend the fundamental human right of asylum as a shared global good.”
→ The campaign urges young people to defend asylum rights.
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“The campaign challenges stereotypes against refugees, emphasizing that the right to seek safety is a crucial lifeline that means far more than the absence of war and violence.”
→ The campaign argues that safety rights extend beyond just avoiding war.
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“World Refugee Day is intended to be a celebration of the human spirit and of the fortitude of the millions of people who, despite being displaced and dispossessed, relentlessly strive to improve their lives and those of their families and communities.”
→ World Refugee Day celebrates the resilience of displaced people.
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“Global forced displacement has decreased for the first time in a decade, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR)reportedon Thursday, though the figure remains unacceptably high and tens of millions of people are still trapped in prolonged exile with little prospect of rebuilding their lives.”
→ Displacement numbers dropped, but the situation remains severe.
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“Refugeereturns were the second highest since records began 60 years ago, though the agency cautioned that many occurred under pressure and to precarious conditions.”
→ Return numbers are high, but conditions for returnees are often difficult.
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“There are over 117 million people in the world who have been forcibly displaced. Due to ongoing violence in countries like Ukraine and Sudan, that number continues to increase.”
→ Displacement numbers are rising due to specific conflicts.
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“Our impact and reach is unmatched.”
→ UNHCR claims unique operational scope.