Supports Refugees and Displaced Persons
Official: Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.
This resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to promoting the safety and well-being of refugees and displaced persons both domestically and globally.
1. This resolution marks June 20 as World Refugee Day to honor those forced to flee their homes. 2. It acknowledges the 75th anniversary of the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, which defines refugee rights. 3. The resolution highlights that over 117 million people are displaced worldwide, including more than 41 million refugees. 4. It emphasizes that most refugees live in low- and middle-income countries, with less than 1% ever resettled. 5. The resolution calls for ongoing support for those seeking safety and humanitarian relief.
This resolution affects refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced persons worldwide, including those in crisis regions like Ukraine and Sudan.