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Refugee Nation Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Refugee Nation

These jackets are often bright orange or yellow, internationally recognized distress colors.

History of the flag

Black and orange symbolize solidarity with those who cross the sea in search of a better future.

Created by Syrian artist Yara Said, this flag serves as a reminder that 60 million people were displaced in 2015.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • According to ‘The Refugee Nation’: orange refers to life jackets.

  • The black band represents the belt that keeps the vest in place.

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