World Refugee Day 2024

For a world where refugees are welcomed

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In 2000 the United Nations General Assembly established June 20 as World Refugee Day. Since 2001, people all over the world have celebrated World Refugee Day (WRD) with events that honor the world’s refugees and raise awareness about their continued plight. Events to honor World Refugee Day are held worldwide, from refugee camps around the world to right here in Wisconsin. 

Here in Wisconsin, we organize a variety of activities throughout the state in the month of June to recognize the more than 75,000 refugees living across our state and to celebrate the diversity of culture and experiences they bring to our communities.  All events are free and open to the public.

At World Refugee Day celebrations, you can learn more about the refugee resettlement process, support local agencies that serve refugees, and enjoy the rich culture of our refugee and newcomer communities.

World Refugee Day Events

Portage County

World Refugee Day Event by ECDC Multicultural Community Center
Wausau City Square - 1201 North Point Drive | Stevens Point, WI 54481 
Sunday June 23, 2024
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Milwaukee

World Refugee Day Event at the Milwaukee City Hall
200 East Wells St. | Milwaukee, WI 53202
June 20, 2024
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

World Refugee Day Celebration at Lynden Sculpture Garden
2145 W. Brown Deer Rd. | River Hills, WI 53217
June 22, 2024
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Lynden Sculpture Garden

World Refugee Day Exhibit | 25 Million Stitches: One Stitch, One Refugee
Wisconsin Museum of Quilt and Fiber Arts
N50W5050 Portland Rd. | Cedarburg, WI 53012
June 21, 2024
Free Admission 10:00am – 6:00pm

Madison

Jewish Social Services World Refugee Day 2024
Arbor Good Neighbor House - 2509 McDivitt Road | Madison, WI
June 23, 2024
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Green Bay

World Refugee Day Fundraiser Event by Catholic Charities
Come see the Green Bay Rockers at Capital Credit Union Park!
2231 Holmgren Way | Green Bay, WI 54303
June 20, 2024
Gates open at 5:35 p.m. | Game starts at 6:35 p.m.

For more information about local World Refugee Day events, please contact your nearest refugee service providers.