World Refugee Day Highlights Challenges Facing Afghan Refugees mursaleen Sat, 06/20/2026 - 18:08 Author Bibi Amina Hakimi Profile Photo Author Short Bio Bibi Amina Hakimi reports on the economy for TOLOnews. Author Job TOLOnews' Reporter Afghanistan June 20 is observed worldwide as World Refugee Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the millions of people who have been forced to flee their homes due to war, insecurity, economic hardship, and natural disasters. Among them, Afghans continue to make up one of the largest refugee populations in the world.