Together we can achieve anything
World Refugee Day in the Nordic and Baltic Countries - June 20
Together we can achieve anything
World Refugee Day in the Nordic and Baltic Countries - June 20Conflict and persecution have forced more than 80 million people around the world to flee their homes.
This World Refugee Day, we call on communities and governments to include them – in health care, education and sport.
Only by working together can we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Together we heal, learn and shine.
Scroll down this page to join us in celebrating the resilience of refugees everywhere, and see how this day is being commemorated in the Nordic and Baltic Counties.
World Refugee Day 2021
We are celebrating the resilience and strength shown by refugees as well as highlighting the efforts made by welcoming communities on refugee inclusion.
The shared experience of COVID-19 has showed us that we only succeed if we stand together. Given the chance, refugees will continue to contribute to a stronger, safer and more vibrant world. This year, we call for greater inclusion of refugees in health, education, and sport.
Follow us on Twitter as we highlight the activities surrounding #WorldRefugeeDay in the Nordic and Baltic Countries and join the conversation.
World Refugee Day Assets
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Annual World Refugee Day event at Rukla Reception Center in Jonava, Lithuania
“A Day in the Life Of” – videos
Watch our refugee friends Shorok, Yalda, and Hameed living in Estonia and Lithuania take us along on their daily activities.
World Refugee Day activities in the Nordics and Baltics
ACTIVITY 1
Location: Norway
Date: 17 June 2021
Internal lecture for IKEA Norway Staff on global refugee situation
ACTIVITY 5
Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
Date: 20 June 2021
Joint music and art workshop with Artscape + performance by Jurgis Didziulis
ACTIVITY 9
Location: Denmark
Date: 20 June 2021
UNHCR in a panel discussion with Danish Refugee Council and refugees after the screening of the new film ‘Flugt’ on refugee journeys
ACTIVITY 2
Location: Jonava, Lithuania
Date: 18 June 2021
Concert and activities at refugee reception centre
ACTIVITY 6
Location: Finland
Date: 20 June 2021
Social Media campaign in collaboration with IKEA Finland
ACTIVITY 10
Location: Latvia
Date: 21 June 2021
Discussion on breaking stereotypes and on how ideas about refugees are formed
ACTIVITY 3
Location: Latvia
Date: 19 June 2021
Sports event with the Red Cross at centre for asylum-seekers
ACTIVITY 7
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Date: 20 June 2021
Football and Fika co-organized by refugees in Stockholm
ACTIVITY 4
Location: Latvia
Date: 19 June 2021
Discussion with refugees on services available in Latvia
ACTIVITY 8
Location: Iceland
Date: 21 June 2021
Reykjanesbaer from the Cities #WithRefugees coalition to give out a book about a refugee child to all kindergarten children
“Throughout this challenging time, we have…seen a connectedness that transcends borders. Ordinary people have stepped up to help. Host communities…have continued to demonstrate a remarkable welcome.”
–Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Fika and Football Match
UNHCR co-organized an informal and lively event with refugee youth from the Täby reception center in Stockholm, Sweden.
Relating to the theme of refugee inclusion in sports, several friendly football matches were held between the refugees, locals and UNHCR staff members on site. Activities were available for all ages, as children participated in UNHCR’s Youth #WithRefugees Art Contest in the Dream Ball challenge.
Scroll down to see a glimpse of the event in Täby.
Follow us on Twitter as we bring to you images from the event – live!
Let’s Create Together – Vilnius
On World Refugee Day, “Let’s Create Together” event was organized by Artscape with the support of UNHCR in Vilnius, Lithuania. Refugees, asylum-seekers & locals from across the country participated in the event with art workshops for children and possibility to enjoy performances for parents. UNHCR’s Spokesperson for Lithuania officially opened the event, followed by an inclusive performance by musician Jurgis Didziulis bringing everyone together.
Our event reached a wide range of people, including the attention of media outlets. See more images and details about the event.
We work together with refugees every day to build better futures.
Many things stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic but conflicts continued and we kept working. Refugees have been a vital part of our work, volunteering, treating, helping where possible.