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On June 20th, 2018 join us in Market Square to celebrate World Refugee Day and Immigrant Heritage Month in Pittsburgh!

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2/3 of all refugees come from just 5 countries. 🇸🇾 Syria 🇦🇫 Afghanistan 🇸🇸 South Sudan 🇲🇲 Myanmar 🇸🇴 Somalia Imagine what peace in just one of those countries could mean. trib.al/q3RUtUs
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Chobani@Chobani20 Jun 2018
This #WorldRefugeeDay, we're proud to stand with Pokhee, No, and all of the brave refugees who call our communities home. They are part of our family & make us stronger.
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Forest Whitaker@ForestWhitaker20 Jun 2018
Today is #WorldRefugeeDay - a day to reflect on the lives of millions of individuals forced to leave everything behind by fear & violence - they can be families, they can be adults or children - in the end, they are human beings who deserve to be met with generosity and openness
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Hilary Ferencak@hilaryferencak20 Jun 2018
Ten refugees take U.S. citizenship oath at World Refugee Day in Pittsburgh post-gazette.com/local/city/… via @PittsburghPG

Ten refugees take U.S. citizenship oath at World Refugee Day in Pittsburgh

Ten Bhutanese refugees raised their right hands today in front of Market Square’s lunch crowd and took the oath of United States citizenship. “I...

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Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated #worldrefugeeday for braving the rain with us! #WRDPGH #withrefugees
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Allegheny Co. Exec.@ACE_Innamorato20 Jun 2018
Thanks #NAMSC for inviting me to its #WorldRefugeeDay event & for the work you do. Thrilled to join #NAMSC & folks from @billpeduto’s Office @TheNextPGH in celebrating our diversity. We have always been a community of immigrants & they make this a better place to live. #WRDPGH
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Literacy Pittsburgh@LiteracyPgh20 Jun 2018
Enjoying the sights, sounds and delicious foods at World Refugee Day! #WithRefugees
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Building New Hope@Build_New_Hope20 Jun 2018
Our table @WRDPGH with new volunteers and board member @AnniaAleman
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Pixelab Studios@PixelabStudios20 Jun 2018
Out on the street today covering World Refugee Day @WRDPGH at Market Square (and trying to avoid the rain) with @RTInterventions and NAMS.
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One hour left! Check out our food and craft vendors 🥘🎨 #wrdpgh #WithRefugees
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10 new citizens #wrdpgh #WithRefugees
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Citizenship ceremony starting now #wrdpgh #withrefugees
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We’re all set up! Come down and celebrate with us 🌏🙌🥘🤗 #wrdpgh #WithRefugees
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Storyburgh@storyburgh20 Jun 2018
Unlike last year, we wouldn't be able to participate this year. Thanks @WRDPGH for organizing this important event to foster #diversity #inclusive in #Pittsburgh xitter.gq/WRDPGH/status/10090909…
WorldRefugeeDay PGH (@WRDPGH) profile pictureWorldRefugeeDay PGH@WRDPGH19 Jun 2018
Tomorrow in Market Square! What are you most excited for? 🌏🥘💃 #WRDPGH #WithRefugees #Pittsburgh
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Less than 3 hours! 🤗🥘🌏 #wrdpgh #WithRefugees xitter.gq/pittsburghpg/status/10…
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World Refugee Day celebration to highlight diversity of Pittsburgh bit.ly/2tahnUk
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Tomorrow in Market Square! What are you most excited for? 🌏🥘💃 #WRDPGH #WithRefugees #Pittsburgh
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Just a week away!! 🌎🌍🌏 #WRDPGH #withrefugees
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Who's ready for some delicious food next week? 😋🥘🍽️ #WRDPGH #WithRefugees #ninedays
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Get your dancing shoes ready! #WRDPGH #WithRefugees #pittsburgh
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If you're excited for #WRDPGH check out the Refugee & Immigrant Health Fair May 12th at the @kingsleypgh 🥘👩‍⚕️⚕️👨‍⚕️📆facebook.com/events/20433539… #WithRefugees
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