World Refugee Day 2025 Assembly. This year, a global compact on refugees will be presented to the united nations general assembly. It falls each year on june 20 and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution.

On world refugee day, we reflect on the courage and resilience of those fleeing war, violence, and persecution — and we recognize the compassion of those who. Every year since 2001, june 20 has marked world refugee day.