Lansing Celebrates World Refugee Week

LANSING, MI (WLNS) – It is World Refugee Awareness Day and there are events happening locally to celebrate and raise awareness.

Every year the United Nations deems June 20^th as World Refugee Day but Lansing has taken the initiative to stretch the celebration to a whole week. .

Events include a trip to the Allen Neighborhood Center’s Farmers Market to get a taste of different cultures. There is also a 5K family fun run.

Today from 11 to 1 the Global Institute of Lansing Graduation will recognize all refugee students receiving their high school diploma. That will take place at the First Presbyterian Church on Ottawa Street.