World Refugee Day celebrated on 20th June 2016

Q.  When was World Refugee Day celebrated?
- Published on 21 Jun 16

a. 19 June
b. 20 June
c. 21 June
d. 22 June

ANSWER: 20 June
 
World Refugee Day was observed on 20 June 2016. It is observed annually to draw attention to the plight of refugees, celebrate their courage and resilience and renew commitment to solve refugee problems.
  • It also recognises contributions of the refugees made to the countries that host them.
  • According to the United Nations 1951 Refugee Convention, refugee is a person who fled his or her home and country owing to a well-founded fear of persecution because of his/her race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.
  • Many refugees are in exile to escape the effects of natural or human-made disasters.

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