UN High Commissioner Filippo Grandi’s message on World Refugee Day

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This World Refugee Day – a day to honour the courage and resilience of millions of people, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi shares in the hope of Syrians returning home from exile and takes a moment to sound the alarm on ongoing crisis. UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi today (20 June) met Syrian families who have returned after more than a decade as refugees. Their deep joy at being among familiar faces and surroundings – despite the many challenges – is a poignant reminder of the yearning refugees feel for home. It has been 14 years of conflict but there is now hope and a historic opportunity for Syria to move toward peace and stability. Over 13 million people were forced to flee their homes. Since the fall of the Assad regime on 8 December 2024, returning home voluntarily has become a possibility for the Syrian people. UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Learn more on our website: http://UNHCR.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Published to Youtube on: 21/06/2025

Archived on: 22/06/2025

Original URL (may no longer be available): https://youtube.com/watch?v=VdHKvSA7Gzs