World Refugee Day in Europe 2026
Date: 20 June 2026
World Refugee Day in Europe 2026
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Each year on 20 June, the world honours the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution.
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What is World Refugee Day?
World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on 20 June and shines a light on the rights, needs and dreams of those forced to flee.
Join us this World Refugee Day and show solidarity with people forced to flee. See examples of some of the many World Refugee Day related events and initiatives across Europe below.
World Refugee Day 2026 - Events and Initiatives in Europe
ALBANIA: World Refugee Day Solidarity Walk in Korça
DATE: 23 June, 10:00 AM
LOCATION: Rinia, Korçë
LOCATION: Rinia, Korçë
AUSTRIA: Until everyone is safe – workshops and discussions
DATE: 16-28 June 2025
LOCATION: Vienna International Centre, Wagramer Straße 5, 1400 Vienna
LOCATION: Vienna International Centre, Wagramer Straße 5, 1400 Vienna
BELGIUM: Allies in Exile screening
DATE: 25 June 2026, 16:00-18:00 PM
LOCATION: European Business Summits, Brussels, Belgium
LOCATION: European Business Summits, Brussels, Belgium
FRANCE: Companies with refugees Award
DATE: 30 June 2026, 09:00
LOCATION: Paris (Ministry of Interior)
LOCATION: Paris (Ministry of Interior)
FRANCE: United through sport, proud of our diversity
DATE: 20 June 2026, 14:00-21:00
LOCATION: Maison des réfugiés, 10b rue Henri Ribière, 75019 Paris, France
LOCATION: Maison des réfugiés, 10b rue Henri Ribière, 75019 Paris, France
HUNGARY: Beyond 75 Years: The Future of Refugee Protection in a Changing World
DATE: 25 June 2026, 09:30–15:00
LOCATION: ELTE Faculty of Social Sciences, Zsuzsa Ferge Faculty Council Room (0.100C, Ground Floor, North Wing), Budapest, Hungary.
LOCATION: ELTE Faculty of Social Sciences, Zsuzsa Ferge Faculty Council Room (0.100C, Ground Floor, North Wing), Budapest, Hungary.
MONTENEGRO: Illumination of Millenium Bridge in Podgorica
DATE: 20 June 2026
LOCATION: 20 June, evening, Millennium Bridge, Podgorica, Montenegro
LOCATION: 20 June, evening, Millennium Bridge, Podgorica, Montenegro
POLAND: World Refugee Day 2026 Picnic
DATE: 20 June 2026, 11:00 AM
LOCATION: Al. Zjednoczenia 34, Warsaw
LOCATION: Al. Zjednoczenia 34, Warsaw
ROMANIA: Refugee Book Corner, organized by UNHCR in partnership with Cărturești
DATE: 18 June to 17 July
LOCATION: Cărturești Carousel and Cărturești Verona bookstores, and online - cărturești.ro
LOCATION: Cărturești Carousel and Cărturești Verona bookstores, and online - cărturești.ro
ROMANIA: Screening of the documentary ”A fox under a pink moon”
DATE: 19 June 2026, 19:00 PM
LOCATION: Cinema Eforie
LOCATION: Cinema Eforie
ROMANIA: Together in the Park – a multicultural event
DATE: 20 June 2026, 18:00 PM
LOCATION: Herăstrău Park, Roaba de Cultură
LOCATION: Herăstrău Park, Roaba de Cultură
SERBIA: World Refugee Day animation on Belgrade Tower
DATE: 20 June 2026, from 20:00 PM
LOCATION: Belgrade Tower, Belgrade, Serbia
LOCATION: Belgrade Tower, Belgrade, Serbia
SWITZERLAND: 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention
DATE: 23 June 2026
LOCATION: Bernerhof, Bern
LOCATION: Bernerhof, Bern
SLOVENIA: World Refugee Day at IKEA Ljubljana Store
DATE: 17 June 2026, 15:00–20:00
LOCATION: IKEA Ljubljana Store, Švedska ulica 6, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
LOCATION: IKEA Ljubljana Store, Švedska ulica 6, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
TÜRKIYE: World Refugee Day Exhibition and Networking Reception
DATE: 18 June 2026, 11:00–14:30
LOCATION: Ankara, Türkiye
LOCATION: Ankara, Türkiye
History and purpose of World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day shines a light on the rights, needs and dreams of refugees, helping to mobilize political will and resources so refugees can not only survive but also thrive.
