World Refugee Day
We are excited to kick off World Refugee Day 2025! Observed each year on June 20, this day honors the resilience, courage, and contributions of refugees around the globe. It’s also a powerful opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges displaced people face—and to advocate for their rights, protection, and dignity.
In recent years, harmful policies have undermined the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program, Safe Pathways, and other critical protections—creating fear, stripping away human rights, and fueling xenophobia and division. But we refuse to stand by.
That’s why We Are All America is joining forces with local leaders, partners, and advocates to host a series of events that celebrate refugee communities, engage elected officials, and educate the public about how to take action.
World Refugee Day Event Map
Do you have a local event planned? Submit it by June 13 to be featured on our interactive event map below.
National Webinar – May 12 at 1 PM ET
Join WAAA, RCUSA, and CWS for an informational webinar covering:
- Key refugee policy updates
- Advocacy strategies from our state organizers
- Tips for planning impactful World Refugee Day events
Be Part of the Together We Rise Campaign
Take your engagement further by joining our Together We Rise campaign. Unite with grassroots leaders, allies, and advocates across the country to uplift a powerful, collective voice for justice and belonging.
More Ways to Get Involved
Take Action for Policy Change:
- Check out the top five ways to take action: http://bit.ly/WRD2025TopFive
- Urge Congress to defend refuge through CWS’s action alert: https://cwsglobal.org/action-alerts/take-action-this-world-refugee-day-urge-congress-to-defend-refuge/
Join Advocates and Communities Across the World for Film Screenings (June 16-22): Host an in-person or virtual film screening featuring movies made by immigrants and refugees.
This year’s curated program explores the theme of #communityasasuperpower through 5 shorts and 2 feature-length films—from emergency responders in El Salvador supporting communities in crisis to the familiar tastes of home that bring comfort. All films can be watched globally for free during Refugee Week (June 16-22), with no licensing required. Learn more: https://refugeeweek.org.uk/take-part/film-programme/
Together, let’s demonstrate the collective strength and compassion of communities standing with refugees worldwide.
