World Refugee Day Chicago
OUR EVENTS
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Advocacy Event
_____________ "Solidarity with Refugees"
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 12:00 - 1:00 PM Daley Plaza 50 W. Washington Street Speakers To Be Announced Music Performance by Mohamed Radwan |
Annual Celebration
_____________ Saturday, June 20, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Foster Beach Park Soccer Field 5200 N. Lake Shore Drive (Foster & Lake Shore) Performances. Soccer Tournament. Kids' Activities. Picnic. Resource Fair. Performances by Tatyana (Tanya) Sigidin, Samir Al Omar , Angel Salas Marcano and Jairo Tolozo, Zondo Abraham Mellish, Dawn Xiana Moon, Mirza Shams / NAXO 9999, and more. The theme for World Refugee Day 2025 is "Community as a Superpower". This theme emphasizes the power of communities to support and welcome refugees, highlighting their contributions and the vital role they play in fostering inclusive societies. |
Fundraiser
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"Breakaway"
Film Screening Sunday, February 15, 2026 4:00 - 6:00 PM Swedish American Museum 5211 N Clark St, Chicago Snacks and refreshments will be served. Q+A discussion with the film's central figures follows the screening Sponsored by Syrian Community Network and Swedish American Museum |