World Refugee Day: Stories of Our Community
Tue, Jun 16
|International Institute
World Refugee Day is celebrated around the globe each June to honor the strength, courage and contributions of those who have been forced to flee their home countries.
Time & Location
Jun 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
International Institute, 3401 Arsenal St, St. Louis, MO 63118, USA
Guests
About the event
Author Talk - Bosnian St. Louis: Between Two Worlds
Join us for an early celebration of World Refugee Day on Tuesday, June 16.
As part of this celebration, MO-ORA is partnering with Left Bank Books to welcome authors Patrick McCarthy and Akif Cogo to discuss their award-winning book, Bosnian St. Louis: Between Two Worlds. Their work shares firsthand stories of Bosnian refugees who rebuilt their lives in St. Louis and helped shape the city through their resilience, culture and strong-work ethic.
This event will include a conversation with the authors, followed by time for audience Q&A. Admission is free and attendees must register.
There will be light Balkan refreshments.
Learn more here: https://moora.org/2026-world-refugee-day