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:

    “St Joseph thought the world would melt
    But liked the way his finger smelt.”
    —William Butler Yeats (1865–1939)

    “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)

    “The saying, “The Magyar is much too lazy to be bored,” is worth thinking about. Only the most subtle and active animals are capable of boredom.—A theme for a great poet would be God’s boredom on the seventh day of creation.”
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)