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World Refugee Day

Posted by on Jun. 20, 2012 at 9:41 AM
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Millions of families have lost their homes to violence and war
1 refugee family without shelter is too many

Each year on June 20th the United Nations and countless civic groups around the world celebrate World Refugee Day.

World Refugee Day was established by the United Nations to honor the courage, strength and determination of women, men and children who are forced to flee their homes under threat of persecution, conflict and violence. Millions need your help.

 You can help refugees rebuild their lives. Take a stand with Special Envoy of the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Angelina Jolie by adding your name to her new public service announcement – details here.

Most people in America don’t realize – there are over 43.7 million refugees and internally displaced people around the world and of those, UNHCR provides lifesaving assistance and protection to 33.9 million of them.

Imagine being the mother of a sick and hungry child and having to decide between risking your life staying in a conflict or leaving behind everything in search of safety. UNHCR provides tents, shelter, supplies and life-saving services to refugees – 80% are women and children. Millions of refugees need help all around the world – 1 family torn apart by war is too many.


Posted by on Jun. 20, 2012 at 9:41 AM
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Mrs.Pool2Be
by on Jun. 21, 2012 at 5:18 AM

I would just love to take and hug all those babies and children.  If I had the room, I would take in as many families as I could so that they could have a better life.

gmadiane
by Silver Member on Jun. 21, 2012 at 10:28 AM

very sad situation

Audreesmommy757
by Diana on Jun. 21, 2012 at 8:55 PM

thanks for shareing

momofsixangels
by on Jun. 21, 2012 at 9:54 PM

YW

acrogodess
by Lissette on Jun. 24, 2012 at 12:25 AM

I just... there are no words. What breaks my heart is all the people who say we shouldn't do anything for these other countries, that we shouldn't help these refugees.

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