Gather at The Joslyn to celebrate Omaha&#8217;s rich diversity while learning about issues facing the city&#8217;s refugee population. Our resettled refugee communities have overcome unbelievable odds to find peace and freedom in Omaha. Come to explore their stories, talents, and cultures. Free event; all are welcome.
Art, Community Resources &amp; Refugee Health Fair 
10 am–2 pm 
Throughout the Museum
Speaker Series 
10:30 am – &#8220;Refugees 101&#8221; presented by Der Yang, Director of Refugee Services at CIRA (Center for Immigrant &amp; Refugee Advancement) 
11:30 am – &#8220;Rooted in Resilience&#8221; panel discussion presented by Manger Baw, Founder, Knyaw Academy; Husna Faizi, Afghan High School Student; Luis Marcos, Co-Founder &amp; Chief Executive Officer, Communicad Maya Pixan; Adama Sawadogo, Founder &amp; Executive Director, African Immigrant Family Services; moderated by Mohammad Sahil, Founder &amp; Executive Director, Nebraska Afghan Community Center 
Abbott Hall
Food Fair 
11 am–1 pm 
Community Room
Cultural Performances 
12:30–2 pm 
Witherspoon Hall
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World Refugee Day is hosted by The Joslyn and brought to you by the Omaha Refugee Task Force.
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A large indoor event with many people visiting tables around a central decorative fountain, in a spacious hall with high ceilings, tiled floor, and vendors displaying various items and posters.

World Refugee Day

The Joslyn is closed today (Wed, Mar 19) due to inclement weather.

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