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One Human Family Since 2002, World Refugee Day Chicago (WRD) has commemorated World Refugee Day by organizing events, workshops, conferences, lunches, street parades, downtown rallies, guest speakers, as well as diverse multicultural performances by members of the Chicago refugee community. WRD Chicago is organized by staff, volunteers, and refugee advocates and supporters from various organizations focused on welcoming and serving refugees. |
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Events
The Power of Refugees
World Refugee Day Chicago 2024 Advocacy Event
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Daley Plaza
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Featuring a performance by Angel Salas
World Refugee Day Chicago 2024 Celebration!
Performances. Picnic. Soccer Tournament. Kids' Activities.
"We Are One Human Family" Rally.
Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Foster Beach Park
*All organizations tabling at the event must bring their own tables and chairs!
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8:00 AM Soccer Tournament starts
9:00-11:00 Event Kickoff, Welcome, and Speakers Tanya Sigidin Saraswathi Ranganathan and Sunil Gargyan Samir and Jamil Al-Omar 11:00 - 12:30 Dance Peace Zumba Lesson with Ruben Pachas Abdullah Zaheri 12:30 - 1:30 PICNIC LUNCH Free. Offered as supplies available. 1:30 - 3:30 Ssebina Richard and Kakonge Mosha Students of I Gusti Ngurah Kertayuda Tamanaco Tambor DJ Kevin Thywill Approximately 4:00pm Soccer Tournament Trophy Ceremony |
Join us for a day of...
THERE'S MORE!
Soccer Tournament
Kicking off and continuing throughout the celebration until we have a winner! Do you have a team that would like to participate? E-mail [email protected] for more information. |
Speakers
Learn more about refugee topics, trends, issues, and joys through our lineup of talented speakers |
Kids' Activities
This event is intended for all members of the family! Children can enjoy many activities and games at the Kids Tent |