Tuesday, June 19, 2007
June 20 is World Refugee Day
A message from the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants:
World Refugee Day is a day to honor refugees living safe, meaningful lives in our communities and celebrate their contributions to the world.
But we must remember the 8 million refugees who are denied the right to work, the freedom to move, and lead normal lives. For them, every day is a struggle. And they need your help.
Watch USCRI's World Refugee Day flash presentation, sign the petition to end refugee warehousing, or tell a friend about World Refugee Day!
Use the links to take action on behalf of refugees!
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
1717 Massachusetts Ave. NW, 2nd Fl, Washington, DC 20036-2003
Phone (202)347-3507 | Fax (202)347-7177
http://www.refugees.org/
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See http://www.unhcr.org/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/events?id=3e7f46e04 for a list of
World Refugee Day (WRD) 2007 National Activities: United States
Theme: "A New Home, a New Life"
A musical performance will be organised on 20 June at Washington's Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts. On 23 June, a free music and dance performance and exhibits by refugee artists and youth will be held in Washington. On 23 June, the award-winning film "God Grew Tired of Us" will be screened in Washington and followed by a panel discussion. The film tells the story of the so-called lost boys of Sudan. In San Francisco, UNHCR Goodwill Envoy Khaled Hosseini and other guests will attend a ceremony at the World Affairs Council. On 20 June, the International Rescue Committee, the Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children and UNHCR will hold a joint WRD event at a hotel in New York. There will be a panel discussion with three refugee families from Viet Nam, Cuba and Sierra Leone, who will talk about their experiences in New York.
Posted by: Kevin | Jun 19, 2007 10:21:19 AM