Week of events 14 – 20 June 2009
The global theme for this year's World Refugee Day (June 20) is “Real people, Real Needs' as set by the United Nations High Commissioners for Refugees (UNHCR)”. Despite the efforts of many, the needs of refugees worldwide are far from being met. Behind these unmet needs are not just numbers but real people with real stories.
On World Refugee Day, let's not forget that some day in the future anyone of us could be knocking at a stranger's door hoping to find a safe and friendly shelter. We should extend refugees the same kind of welcome we would like to receive if we were in their position. Let us honour refugees for the courage and determination it takes to survive and rebuild their lives.
Saturday June 20 – 10am-3pm
Wellington Town Hall
For children 5 - 12years of age $25 – all proceeds go to supporting the work of Refugee Services and Children on the Edge. More info >>
Bookings essential: Ph:04 460 7455 or email kids4kids@childrenontheedge.org.nz
World Refugee Day – Saturday 20 June 2009
UNHCR’s theme for 2009 – “Real People, Real Needs” www.unhcr.org
Listen out to Radio New Zealand National – Nine to Noon, 10.45am
Monday 15 – Friday 19th, a series of dramatised stories from former refugees:
Mon 15 June - The Day the Soldiers Came – Doris Niyonsaba
Tue 16 June - Escaping the Taliban - John Nabizadah and Zia Rassuli
Wed 17 June - Tampa rescue - John Nabizadah and Zia Rassuli
Thur 18 June - Escape from Iran
Frid 19 June - Slow Road from Myanmar – Hser Naymoo
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