World Refugee Day - June 20, 2004
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| Source: Meriwether Beatty, JSI |
In 2000, the United Nations General Assembly designated June 20 as World Refugee Day to honor the many contributions of the world’s refugees. More than 100 countries now commemorate June 20 as World Refugee Day annually with a variety of events and celebrations. This year’s theme will be “To Feel at Home,” in order to draw the public’s attention to the millions of refugees worldwide.
Learn more about the history of World Refugee Day
Secretary Colin L. Powell's Remarks at the Launch of World Refugee Day
USAID’s Refugee Reproductive Health Working Group
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| Source: Meriwether Beatty, JSI |
USAID’s Refugee Reproductive Health Working Group serves as the focal point within the Office of Population and Reproductive Health (PRH) for issues associated with the reproductive health concerns of refugees and other displaced people. The Working Group coordinates PRH’s efforts to answer critical research questions, fill in key technical gaps, and provide reproductive health commodities. In addition, the Working Group provides a regular forum for coordination of reproductive health activities among PRH, the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, the State Department’s Bureau for Population, Refugees, and Migration, and other governmental and nongovernmental entities addressing the reproductive health needs of these populations.
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