Infographic: World Refugee Day By The Numbers

World Refugee Day, June 20, is a time to reflect on the more than 15 million people around the world who have been forced from their countries by war, conflict and disaster.

Refugees have no choice: they’re forced to flee their homes and everything they hold dear. 

It’s easy to hear numbers like 15 million thrown around. But do you know what that really means? Check out this infographic from TakePart.com that translates the number 15 million into a comprehensible quantity.

In addition to the 15 million refugees worldwide, there are also some 27.5 million internally displaced people, and 850,000 asylum-seekers — in all, 43.7 million people who have been forced from their homes. 

Here are many easy ways that you can help refugees on June 20th:

• Take the pledge and stand with Angelina Jolie to support refugees.
• Text REFUGEES to 50555 to donate $10 to USA for UNHCR. (terms mgive.com/t)
• Attend one of many World Refugee Day events taking place across the country.
• Update your Facebook cover photo on June 20 – World Refugee Day.
• Update your Twitter profile image on June 20 – World Refugee Day.
• Participate in our #WorldRefugeeDay Tweetathon.
• Wear your Blue Key to show your support.
  Please note, any orders placed after June 12th will not arrive until after World Refugee Day.
• Download the template (PDF) to print your own Blue Key Stickers at home, using label sheets compatible with Avery 5160 (found in most office supply stores.)  Wear them on June 20 to spread the message about World Refugee Day!
• Donate generously to USA for UNHCR to help care for millions of refugees.