World Refugee Day: Every Action Counts

The theme for the United Nations World Refugee Day in 2020 is Every Action Counts. Given the far-reaching effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and the recent anti-racism protests, there has never been a better time to reflect on the needs of refugees and take action for a more just and inclusive world.

As stated by the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 protocol, “refugees deserve, as a minimum, the same standards of treatment enjoyed by other foreign nationals in a given country and, in many cases, the same treatment as nationals” (United Nations).

To learn more about issues affecting refugees, explore our vast collection of ebooks and scholarly journal articles, as well as articles written by JCU students and staff in Research Online.

There are many ways to get involved, whether in person or virtual, with many regional events taking place via Zoom. While World Refugee Day occurs on 20 June, activities run all week. See the Refugee Week 2020 website for details.