This Sunday, on June 20, organizations around the world will recognize the plight of more than 40 million uprooted people. Around 10 million of them are refugees of special concern to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, meaning that they are in immediate danger and no other solutions are available.
In the East Bay, Refugee Transitions and other local community organizations will host a World Refugee Day Picnic at noon today, June 18.
What: World Refugee Day Picnic
When: Noon to 3 p.m. Friday, June 18
Where: San Antonio Park, Foothill Boulevard at 16th Avenue, Oakland.