Refugee Week – Different pasts, shared future
Refugee Week takes place from the 16th – 22nd June. It will be celebrated by a UK wide programme of events which celebrate the contribution of refugees to the UK.
During Refugee Week hundreds of events exploring refugee experiences take place across the UK. These range from small community and school activities to art exhibitions, political debates, film screenings, conferences, big music festivals, sports events etc…Find out what is happening in your area.
Anyone can get involved in Refugee Week either by organising or visiting an event or by just spreading the word!
I love the idea of Small Actions and the Refugee Week UK team are looking for ideas for ‘small actions’ that could help change the way British born people and refugees see ach other. A small action could be anything from inviting a refugee friend to share a cup of tea with your grandpa to learning to say hello in a different language. Any action that, when performed by lots of people, can lead to big changes. Refugee week are collecting as many serious, silly and simple actions as they can. I like the idea of being able to say hello in at least 20 languages! Check out Small Action for inspiration and add your own!
Social work has always championed social justice and should be at the forefront of challenging the same old myths and scare stories which are constantly being given airspace and by extension credibility. The truth is in short supply. This leaflet, produced by the Refugee Council, lists these facts and figures that you can rely on.more information
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