World Refugee Day 2023

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World Refugee Day 2023 focuses on solutions for refugees and the power of inclusion.

View the United National High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) World Refugee Day 2023 Message

In 2000 the United Nations General Assembly established June 20th 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

Wausau

World Cultures Day Event by ECDC Multicultural Community Center
Wausau City Square - 400 Block of downtown Wausau, WI 
June 17, 2023
10:00am – 2:00pm

Milwaukee

World Refugee Day Event at the Milwaukee City Hall
200 East Wells St. Milwaukee, WI 53202
June 20, 2023
11:30am – 2:00pm

World Refugee Day Celebration at Lynden Sculpture Garden
2145 W. Brown Deer Rd. River Hills, WI 53217
June 25, 2023
11:00am – 4:00pm
Lynden Sculpture Garden

Madison

Jewish Social Services World Refugee Day 2023
Elver Park Shelter - 1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI
June 22, 2023
4:00pm – 6:00pm

Fox Valley

World Relief Fox Valley Picnic Celebration of World Refugee Day 2023
Rainbow Park - 1650 Rainbow Drive, Oshkosh, WI
June 24, 2023
4:00pm – 7:00pm

Green Bay

World Refugee Day Event by Catholic Charities and On Broadway, Inc. at the Levitt AMP Green Bay Music Series
In association with the Levitt AMP Green Bay Music Series
Leicht Memorial Park - 128 Dousman St. Green Bay, WI 54303
June 25, 2023
4:00pm – 6:30pm

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