World Refugee Day 20June 2023The world cannot overlook the enduring legacies of colonialism and racism that persist in the treatment of refugees, internally displaced persons and migrants, particularly in the countries of the Global North, UN experts* said today. They issued the following statement on the occasion of World Refugee Day:“As we observed World Refugee Day and honour the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights this year, it is imperative to recognise the enduring challenges that continue to impact the treatment of forcibly displaced persons. As the largest and most protracted displaced population since World War II, the Palestinian experience should serve as a poignant reminder to the international community of the suffering and vulnerability endured by refugees and internally displaced persons, urging immediate action to recognise and uphold their rights