World Refugee Day 2023 - Event at the MK Rose

World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on 20th June and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. 

World Refugee Day shines a light on the rights, needs and dreams of refugees, helping to mobilize political will and resources so refugees can not only survive but also thrive. While it is important to protect and improve the lives of refugees every single day, international days like World Refugee Day help to focus global attention on the plight of those fleeing conflict or persecution. Many activities held on World Refugee Day create opportunities to support refugees.

On Tuesday 20th June Churches Together in Milton Keynes hosted an event at the MK Rose to mark World Refugee Day which was led by our Chair of Trustees, Rev Tim Norwood.

We were delighted to have members of our Ukrainian community with us. Supporting refugees in MK is a mission priority of CTMK.