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WORLD REFUGEE DAY

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In honor of the United Nations World Refugee Day, Homeland Security Today presents a snapshot of organizations and people working around the world to aid and protect the millions of refugees forced from their homes. The Russian invasion of Ukraine, civil war, weather events, famine, and other disasters have displaced an unprecedented 100 million refugees (up 10 million from 2021). Please take a moment to learn more about who is helping and how you can help too.

Syrian children at a refugee camp

TOP 5 WAYS TO HELP REFUGEES

World events like drought, famine, and increased severe weather are displacing more and more people around the globe.According to the Pew Research Center, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has resulted in the sixth largest outflow of refugees over the past sixty years. Over 100 million people are currently displaced. Many people are looking for ways to help the victims. In honor of United Nations World Refugee Day, Homeland Security Today found 5 ways to help these populations now. READ HOW>>

ABOUT WORLD REFUGEE DAY

World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honor refugees around the globe. It falls each year on June 20 and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. World Refugee Day is an occasion to build empathy and understanding for their plight and to recognize their resilience in rebuilding their lives.

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HSTODAY INTERVIEW:

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