DITSHWANELO Press statement on World Refugee Day.

World Refugee Day on the 20 June was recognised by the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution 55/76, on 4 December 2000.It is dedicated to raising awareness about the situation of refugees throughout the world.Prior to 2000, several African countries had been formally commemorating African Refugee Day on the same date.

The United Nations noted that the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU), had agreed to have International Refugee Day coincide with African Refugee Day on 20 June.