World Refugee Day — established by the United Nations General Assembly on Dec. 4, 2000 — is an annual commemoration to celebrate the strength and resilience of the refugee communities throughout the world, recognize the struggles faced by displaced populations, and raise awareness about refugee issues. In Utah, we celebrate throughout the month of June, kicking off with the World Refugee Day festival, which will include cultural entertainment, global market, Spice Kitchen Food Festival, Refugee youth soccer tournament, kids' activities and bounce houses.