World Refugee Day 2024 in Israel - UNHCR Israel

On World Refugee Day, we celebrate the richness and cultural diversity that refugees bring to the host country. This year, we focused on "Solidarity with Refugees."World Refugee Day 2024 in Israel was marked with various cultural events in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Be’er Sheba with participants from the various asylum seeker communities, Israelis, civil society representatives, NGOs and social activists participated.

The passing year, since Refugee Day in June 2023, has not been like any previous year. Tension, wars, uncertainty have been the lot of Israelis as well as refugees and asylum-seekers. Despite all, this year, representatives of the refugee communities decided to mark World Refugee Day with a public event after all, and to produce an evening that showcases the many talents in the community, challenges and successes.

UNHCR, in collaboration with representatives of refugee communities and aid organizations, presents: "Solidarity with Refugees"

At the "Solidarity with Refugees" event, African refugees demonstrated the resilience of the community, and especially their solidarity with Israeli society over the past nine months, in times of loss, displacement and war.

Where: ZOA House, Tel Aviv

When: June 20, 2024

Artistic program: a reception including refreshments and traditional dishes, an exhibition of drawings by an Eritrean artist, a musical performance by the "New Life" ensemble from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a personal story of an Eritrean refugee, a panel discussion on refugees and resilience and guidance. Hosting this evening was done by an asylum-seeker from South Sudan, who is an artist and a prominent activist in the community.

Please see below a short video with the evening's highlights. For a full-length video of the event see here