For 75 years, the Refugee Convention has kept the promise of protection alive, offering a safe haven to millions of people forced to flee war, violence and persecution.

75 years ago, the world made the promise to protect people forced to flee wars, violence, and persecution. Since then, the Refugee Convention has saved millions of lives. 75 years later, we renew that promise. www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...

One promise. Many voices. Artists, athletes, faith leaders, refugee leaders and advocates have joined a growing coalition in signing a promise to stand with refugees and the right to seek safety from war, violence and persecution.

For generations, people have had no choice but to flee their homes. Our promise remains the same: protect the right to seek safety.

World War II. Hungary. Algeria. Vietnam. Rwanda. Darfur. Syria. Ukraine. Sudan. Rohingya. From World Wars to civil wars. From crises to conflicts. For 75 years. When people are forced to flee, we must uphold The Promise of the Refugee Convention.

A simple but powerful principle: people forced to flee persecution, conflict or violence must be able to find safety and protection. 75 years after the Refugee Convention was adopted, it remains a lifeline for millions of refugees.

At the crossroads of three massive humanitarian emergencies, Uganda is home to more than 2 million people forced to flee. Their needs are urgent. UNHCR is on the ground providing life-saving support so they can rebuild their lives.

Hundreds of thousands remain displaced in Lebanon, facing a deeply uncertain future. UNHCR Representative in Lebanon Karolina Billing is in Washington delivering a vital message on the need for urgent humanitarian support for displaced Lebanese and Syrian families.

Weeks after the earthquakes in Venezuela, nearly 18,000 people remain without homes. UNHCR is helping people access relief items, documentation, protection services and psychosocial care. Support our response. unh.cr/MixNSx

This week, UNHCR's Representative in Ukraine Bernadette Castel-Hollingsworth joined the @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social. She highlighted our humanitarian work and emergency response in Ukraine, prevention of displacement during the ongoing war, and our partnership with civil society.

This is what it looks like when UNHCR is on the ground responding. Donate to support our emergency response in Venezuela: unh.cr/MixNSx

What if they had never found safety? The world might never have known some of its greatest scientists, writers, activists and innovators. These Nobel Prize laureates were once forced to flee and, after finding safety, went on to change the world.

UNHCR is on the ground in Venezuela, helping families secure safety and shelter. Support our efforts. Donate now. unh.cr/MixNSx

Do not forget the Rohingya people. Nine years after the most recent wave of refugees fled Myanmar, 1.2 million refugees live in camps in Cox’s Bazar and are still in need of life-saving aid. We must stand with the Rohingya people.

UNHCR is on the ground co-leading the emergency shelter response in Venezuela. As the death toll rises, needs are skyrocketing. We are there coordinating with authorities and local partners to respond to those who need it most. Help us do more: unh.cr/MixNSx

Venezuela’s earthquake crisis is worsening. In hard-hit La Guaira, food shortages are widespread, basic services have collapsed and families are sleeping in streets and public spaces. UNHCR is scaling up life-saving aid and protection support. www.unhcr.org/news/briefin...

"I'm inspired every single time I visit a refugee camp by the incredible resilience of the human spirit." At @colorado.edu's recent commencement ceremony, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Kristin Davis shared powerful lessons from her work supporting refugees.

The devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela have left thousands of people at risk and in urgent need of assistance. In an emergency like this, every moment matters. Donate to UNHCR Emergency Action if you can. unh.cr/6724ad9f0

Thank you @germanyinusa.bsky.social for hosting #FIFAWorldCup event and featuring UNHCR's Gamechanging Team, which includes Germany's Antonio Rüdiger. The team is a symbolic lineup of players with refugee backgrounds who show the difference sports like soccer make in young refugees' lives.

🚨 Two powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela, collapsing buildings and damaging infrastructure. A state of emergency has been declared, and many families have been forced from their homes. Please donate today: unh.cr/6724ad9f0

Hope Belonging Opportunity UNHCR's Gamechanging Team, captained by Goodwill Ambassador Alphonso Davies, is a testament to the power of sports for young refugees. Thank you Embassy of Canada and Embassy of Switzerland for hosting a #FIFAWorldCup event in honor of #WorldRefugeeDay.

Deadly earthquakes in Venezuela have left thousands at risk and in need of urgent support. Homes are destroyed and entire communities are devastated. At least 164 are dead and 971 injured as toll rises. Please donate: unh.cr/6724ad9f0

Refugees don't leave behind their potential. The world just needs to give them a chance. The Refugee Olympic Team and Refugee Paralympic Team show what is possible when people forced to flee are given the chance to keep going.

📚 On #WorldRefugeeDay, be inspired by refugee authors who share stories of survival, courage and strength. Check out this New York Public Library and @unhcr.org booklist. Each book is a testament to the talent and skills refugees bring to their communities. www.nypl.org/blog/2023/06...

A #WorldRefugeeDay reminder: you can wear your solidarity. This is more than a blue bracelet. Its three colors hold Lucia's entire story. From displacement to self-reliance and a better life for her children. shop.made51.org

On #WorldRefugeeDay, our message is simple. Until everyone is safe, our work is not done. We will continue protecting people forced to flee, delivering life-saving aid and supporting refugees as they rebuild their lives.

"Refugees need more than protection from danger; they need opportunities to rebuild their lives with dignity. Being a refugee is meant to be a temporary condition, not a lifelong fate." High Commissioner Barham Salih's #WorldRefugeeDay statement: www.unhcr.org/news/speeche...

Sometimes safety is deeply personal. Other times it’s universal. Wanting the people you love to be safe is something we all understand. #WorldRefugeeDay

Our #WorldRefugeeDay reading list. Each book highlights refugee voices with stories of struggle, bravery and hope for a better life. 📚 bit.ly/4vJYmoy

Different decades. Different crises. Same need for safety.