Refugee Week 2010

Wednesday, 18 August 2010 00:00

Refugee Week 14 - 20 June 2010

Different pasts, shared future

Refugee Week is a unique opportunity to discover and celebrate the contributions refugees bring to the UK.

During Refugee Week 2010 loads of events took place all across the UK, all of which explore refugee experiences. Whatever you’re into - whether its arts, music, food or just meeting people in your local area - Refugee Week had an event for you.

This year, Refugee Week was asking everyone to do a Simple Act. By doing one small, everyday action that can change perceptions of refugees we can help create a society we all want to live in. See below for just a few examples.

Berneslai Homes performing some Simple Acts for Refugee Week in Banrsley

Delegates at a Refugee Week conference in Wakefield

 Hull became a City of Sanctuary during Refugee Week

Ice and Fire Theatre Company organised performances of Asylum Monologues around the region

and Kurdish food at a Huddersfield Culture Share event