World Refugee Day, June 20
On June 20, the global community observes World Refugee Day, a time to honor the courage, resilience and dignity of people who have been forced to flee their homes because of war, violence, persecution or disaster. This day reminds us that behind every statistic is a human story — families seeking safety, children longing for stability and neighbors searching for hope.
This year’s theme for World Refugee Day is Until Everyone is Safe. In a world marked by conflict and displacement, refugees are not strangers to be feared but neighbors to be welcomed with compassion and care.
Today, more than 117 million people worldwide remain displaced by violence and persecution. Yet even amid hardship, refugees enrich communities through their faith, talents, perseverance and hope.
As Christians, we are invited not only to pray for refugees, but also to advocate for justice, support resettlement efforts and create communities where newcomers are treated with dignity. This World Refugee Day, may we open our hearts to those seeking safety.
Prayer for Refugees
God of mercy,
Watch over all who have been forced to flee their homes.
Protect families in danger, comfort those who are afraid,
and guide all nations to act with justice and compassion.
Help us to recognize Christ in every refugee and migrant,
and inspire us to build a world where all people may live in peace and safety.
Amen.
