World Refugee Day 2016

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On June 20, 2015 the International Rescue Committee (IRC) joins the United Nations in its annual salute to the courage of refugees, World Refugee Day. Get news and updates on ways you can get involved.

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Tue, Jun 21 2016 10:51:43

We’re creating resources with @theIRC for kids living in crises. Every child deserves an education. #WorldRefugeeDay https://t.co/cMhvC78fZ5 ·
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"Migration enriches the nation in which the immigrants come to" author @SalmanRushdie on #WorldRefugeeDay https://t.co/qwJp1HCtkl ·
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.@KNAAN, a resettled refugee himself, joins us with an incredible acoustic version of ‘Waving Flag’ #WorldRefugeeDay https://t.co/fgR0dri9Lo ·
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"It’s harder to get into the US as a refugee than any other visa program" @DMiliband #WorldRefugeeDay https://t.co/hvzOWH61il ·
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At a very special naturalization ceremony. @DHSgov…