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Raising awareness about the plight of refugees is an integral part of our work. On the following pages you will find more information on special events, educational tools and the work of our Goodwill Ambassadors that help promote refugee issues.
Have you read Angelina Jolie's impressions about her most recent field mission? Visit our Goodwill Ambassador pages and find out more about the work of UNHCR's celebrity advocates.
The UN General Assembly has designated June 20 as World Refugee Day, and every year events around the world are organized to raise awareness and funds for refugees. To find out about events in your country please visit our World Refugee Day page.
Do you have a nominee for this year's Nansen Refugee Award? Visit the Award's site and find out more about the award and how to nominate someone for the Nansen Medal.
If you are a teacher visit Teaching About Refugees
to find lesson plans and a list of educational materials available to help you introduce the topic of refugees in your classroom.
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassadors
Giorgio Armani, Julien Clerc, George Dalaras, Muazzez Ersoy, Barbara Hendricks, Adel Imam, Angelina Jolie, Osvaldo Laport – Find out more about the work of our Goodwill Ambassadors.
Goodwill Ambassadors in the News Stories
UNHCR's celebrity advocates speak out and take action for the refugee cause.
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World Refugee DayJune 20 is World Refugee Day. Check out what is happening in your country.
The Nansen Refugee Award
Flash® presentation about the man, the award, the recipients, and how to nominate.
Teaching About Refugees
Learn about how refugee issues can be introduced in schools.
UNHCR scout site
Launched to mark 100 years of scouting, the essential site for scouts wanting to get involved in refugee issues, with resources, activity ideas and information on the long-standing UNHCR/Scout partnership.