World Refugee Day:
World Refugee Day, observed annually on 20th June, is a United Nations-designated international day to honour refugees forced to flee conflict or persecution.Theme 2026: The theme “Until Everyone Is Safe” highlights the idea that protection must be universal and should not depend on nationality, wealth, race, religion, gender, political opinion or migration status.It was first celebrated on 20th June 2001 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees.1951 Refugee Convention and 1967 Protocol: These are the key global legal instruments that protect refugees, ensuring they receive at least the same treatment as other foreign nationals and, in many cases, treatment similar to nationals of the host country.
