World Refugee Day will be celebrated locally on June 17 at the San Jose City Hall. World Refugee Day is an international day established by the UN General Assembly on June 20 to celebrate the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution in hope of finding sanctuary and living a better life. The day is an opportunity for all to experience, understand, and celebrate the rich diversity of the communities of refugees as well as to find ways to support the refugee communities.