In 2013, 33.3 million people, more people than ever recorded before, were displaced by armed conflict, violence and human rights violations, according to the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) in Geneva.
This World Refugee Day (Friday, June 20th), help us raise awareness about refugee issues and highlight the stories of individuals and families displaced by war, as well as the journey of those who have resettled. Share the/your story.
Take action this #WorldRefugeeDay @WUSC_ Regina or on our facebook page WUSC REGINA!
Group Facebook Page: WUSC Regina
or follow us on Twitter @WUSC_Regina
1. Tweet and retweetWUSC World Refugee Day messages, like this one: TELL US YOUR STORY!
- Since 1978, WUSC’s#SRP has enabled over 1300 refugees to pursue an education in Canada.#Shareyourstory this#worldrefugeeday!
2. VisitUNHCR Canada’s “Share your story” website to read about or to post your own thought-provoking story about forced migration and resettlement.
3. Download and update our special World Refugee DayFacebook banner and Facebook profile picture to help spread the word!