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20th June 2024 | World Refugee Day ✊🛡️ | Digital Bud

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“Refugees are not terrorists. They are often the first victims of terrorism.”

— António Guterres (United Nations Secretary-General)

📦 What are some ways we can help support refugees in our local communities?

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World Refugee Day, 🕊️👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 observed annually on June 20, is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about the plight of refugees and displaced persons worldwide. Established by the United Nations in 2000, this day honors the strength, courage, and resilience of millions of refugees who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, or natural disasters.

  1. Global Observance: Celebrated worldwide, this day features events ranging from educational workshops and film screenings to concerts and social media campaigns, all aimed at highlighting refugee issues and promoting solidarity.
  2. UNHCR Involvement: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) plays a crucial role in organizing and promoting World Refugee Day 🕊️👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 activities, working to ensure the safety and rights of refugees globally.
  3. Theme: Each year, World Refugee Day 🕊️👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 has a specific theme to focus on different aspects of the refugee experience. Themes have included issues like inclusion, hope, and standing with refugees.
  4. Global Statistics: As of recent data, there are over 82 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, including nearly 26 million refugees. The majority come from countries such as Syria, Afghanistan, and South Sudan.
  5. Public Awareness: This day is essential for raising public awareness and empathy towards refugees, highlighting their contributions to host communities and advocating for their rights to safety, education, and employment.
  6. Community Engagement: Local communities, NGOs, and governments often collaborate to host events, providing a platform for refugees to share their stories and for others to learn about the challenges they face.

By commemorating World Refugee Day, 🕊️👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 we acknowledge the hardships endured by refugees and reaffirm our commitment to supporting and protecting those who seek safety and a better future.

#WorldRefugeeDay #WithRefugees #RefugeeRights #GlobalSolidarity

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19th June 2024 | The International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence ✊🛡️ | Digital Bud

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“Sexual violence in conflict is not inevitable. It can be stopped. We must take a stand against it and ensure that perpetrators are held accountable.”

– Angelina Jolie, UNHCR Special Envoy and Co-founder of the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative

📦 Share your thoughts, experiences, and ideas below! Let’s support survivors and advocate for a violence-free world.

🔹 How can we better support survivors of sexual violence in conflict?
🔹 What initiatives or actions can individuals and communities take to help eliminate sexual violence in conflict zones?
🔹 Share a story, fact, or resource that highlights the importance of this day.

The International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence ✊🛡️ in Conflict is observed annually on June 19. Established by the United Nations in 2015, this day aims to raise awareness about the need to end conflict-related sexual violence, honor victims and survivors, and pay tribute to those who have devoted their lives to and lost their lives in standing up for the eradication of these crimes.

Sexual Violence in Conflict:

  • Definition: Sexual violence in conflict refers to acts such as rape, sexual slavery, forced prostitution, forced pregnancy, enforced sterilization, and any other form of sexual violence of comparable gravity perpetrated against women, men, girls, or boys.
  • Impact: Such violence leaves profound physical and psychological scars, destroys families and communities, and perpetuates cycles of violence and discrimination.

Importance:

  1. Prevalence: Sexual violence is often used as a tactic of war to terrorize and displace communities, break down societal structures, and achieve military or political ends.
  2. Consequences: The consequences include severe health issues, stigmatization, economic disenfranchisement, and prolonged trauma for survivors.
  3. Global Response: The UN and various international organizations work tirelessly to prevent sexual violence in conflict zones, provide support to survivors, and bring perpetrators to justice.
  4. Advocacy and Support: Prominent figures and activists, including UN Goodwill Ambassadors, champion the cause, advocating for stronger legal frameworks and more substantial support systems for survivors.

Why It Matters: Addressing and eliminating sexual violence in conflict is essential for achieving peace, security, and human rights for all. It underscores the importance of accountability, gender equality, and the protection of the most vulnerable populations.

Let’s stand together against these atrocities and work towards a world free from sexual violence.

#EndSexualViolence #HumanRights #PeaceAndSecurity #SupportSurvivors #GlobalSolidarity #GlobalAwarenesss #YourVoiceMatters #PeaceAndJustice

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