In marking World Refugee Day, which is observed on June 20th, the United Nations notes that on any given day thousands of families are fleeing from their homes to escape violence. The map we’re showing represents the movements of these refugees around the globe from 2000 to 2016. Each orange or red dot represents 17 refugees. The UN established World Refugee Day to increase awareness among all people that those fleeing war and oppression are not a burden, but a responsibility for all of us. It’s an occasion to demonstrate support for the millions forced to flee.
Today is World Refugee Day
Today in History
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Back to the nest
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Rocky mountain pi
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Valentines Day
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On this shore, history was made
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The buzz about bees
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National Merry-Go-Round Day
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International Sloth Day
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Art and soul
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Let s run em up!
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High trekking season in Upper Mustang
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Venice s grand regatta
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Strolling across the Red Lagoon
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National Trails Day
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Once upon a time there was a bridge…
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Storks ready for takeoff
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Protecting endangered giants
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World Lizard Day
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Cosplay strongly encouraged
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Happy trees = Clean air
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New Year s Day
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Global commerce in motion
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World Water Day
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Saskatchewan s spookier side
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Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia