World Refugee Day, June 20th 2025

Worldwide, there are more than 123.2 million people forcibly displaced from their places of origin; 60% within their own countries, and more than 43.7 million are refugees in other countries.

Violence is the main reason, caused by internal conflicts and international wars. It is fueled by economic and political interests; by cultural and religious situations; and by racist and xenophobic agendas.

Violence against human rights defenders, against women, LGBTQ+ communities, against farmers, Indigenous and Native Peoples because their lands are needed for economic projects, against...

The Mary Ward Center works for justice for forcibly displaced people. Join us to learn, reflect, and advocate for people's right to live in their home places, or in new destinations with dignity, peace and in justice.

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