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World Refugee Day is June 20.  See how the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s Dallas and Abilene offices celebrated World Refugee Day all week!

June 19: GenR: Dallas Happy Hour

GenR: Dallas members got together to celebrate World Refugee Day at Peticolas Brewery in Dallas' Design District.  !

June 20: ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ publishes report on the states of refugees in the United States

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ published (Un)Welcome: the state of refugee resettlement in America that shines a light on the impact the curtailed resettlement program has on our communities.  The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Dallas was  to discuss the report and how low arrival numbers affect our local economy.

June 20: The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After

Author Clemantine Wamariya, center, meets with youth resettled in Dallas.

Photo: Alex Laywell

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Dallas attended a discussion on Clemantine Wamariya's memoir , hosted by at the Dallas Museum of Art. The Dallas Office of Welcoming Communities & Immigrants Affairs provided tickets to several refugee youth to attend and meet Clemantine.

Additionally, KERA Think interviewed Clemantine Wamariya on her new book, prior to the discussion.  . 

Set Up for This Is Home screening in Abilene.

Photo: Susanna Lubanga

June 22: This is Home Screening in Abilene

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Abilene hosted a screening of Epix's  at Hillcrest Church of Christ.  This is Home won the World Cinema Documentary Audience Award at Sundance Film Festival.  

Abilene's Mayor Pro Tempore (standing in for Mayor Anthony Williams, Mayor of Abilene) issued a proclamation that the June 22 is World Refugee Day in Abilene, and recognizing the resilience and strength of refugees, and expressing appreciation for the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Abilene.

June 23: World Refugee Day Celebration in Dallas

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Dallas, in partnership with , , , , and  hosted a huge community celebration for over 1,000 community members in Dallas!

The famous Burundian Drummers perform at the World Refugee Day Celebration in Dallas.

Photo: Emily Parker

Dallas County Judge Clay Lewis Jenkins and City Councilmember Jennifer Staubach Gates joined the celebration. City Councilmember Gates (standing in for Mayor Michael Rawlings, Mayor of Dallas) issues a proclamation stating that June 20 is World Refugee Day in Dallas.  The Celebration featured performances from all over the globe, delicious cuisine from all over DFW, and ended with a dance party.  

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Texas would like to thank everyone who attended an event, volunteered at an event, and came out to support refugees!  We appreciate your ongoing support!