As #RefugeeWeek comes to an end, the humanitarian crisis is far from ending. It's difficult for us as individuals to change policies but we can practice empathy by learning and talking about displacement stories.
Here are 20 non-fiction books about home and migration.
Archbishop Nolan speaks forcefully in support of migrants detained at Dungavel. ‘There is nothing illegal about moving to escape war and famine and climate change and find a better future’ #RefugeeWeek
Last week I played one of my favourite gigs to date organised by Oasis Cardiff 🧡 as part of #refugeeweek
Thanks to everyone for coming & for showing their support. The work that Oasis does is outstanding and commendable. No human being’s life is less important than another’s.
Marking the last day of #RefugeeWeek on the Southbank & happy to have met Pinar.Aksu who spoke about how the people of Glasgow showed solidarity towards their neighbours on Kenmure St & put their #CompassionIntoAction 🧡
Year 5 have been inspired by the poem ‘Refugees’ and have created their own version using the original stimulus.
James showed us this poem when Columbans Britain Stories of Hope and Home🧡 Asylum Matters 🧡 came in to speak to us about #lifttheban and we thought it was perfect for #refugeeweek ❤️
Lovely to see our Echoes of Displacement comic displayed at Central Library in #Manchester for Refugee Week 🧡. An accessible way to communicate experiences of growing older & seeking sanctuary. The Leverhulme Trust University of Manchester Sociology department #coproduction #refugeeswelcome #agefriendlycities
“What exactly is the difference between a Ukrainian refugee; an Iraqi refugee, an Afghani refugee, a refugee from Africa?”
Aamer Anwar✊🏾🏳️🌈#BlackLivesMatter exposes “Europe’s racism crisis” in this powerful speech at UN anti-racism day in Glasgow.
#RefugeeWeek #RefugeesWelcome
As a @rescue_uk IRC - International Rescue Committee ambassador, I’ve seen first-hand the vital work they do to support displaced people. To mark #RefugeeWeek Michael Ball OBE💙 & I recorded a special duet of ‘Love Changes Everything’, from Aspects of Love in dedication to Solomiia and refugees worldwide.
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The Refugee Week celebrations in Amersham on Saturday were brilliant. The food, music & dancing created a great atmosphere + I learned more about the diverse communities that have called Amersham home both in the past and up to the present day. #RefugeeWeek
“Birmingham will always be a place where refugees are welcome and proudly so”: Birmingham City Council Leader John Cotton makes a passionate speech at today’s ‘Get Together for Compassion’ event at Centenary Square.
John Cotton
#beboldbebham #refugeeweek #bcc #birmingham
The crowd couldn’t help themselves from shaking a leg as Zirak Hamad & Daholl Kurdish Band performed their soulful music at today’s ‘Get Together for the Compassion’ event organised by Birmingham City Council at Centenary Square.
#refugeeweek #beboldbebham #bcc #birmingham
Nottingham #RefugeeWeek is back!
Save the dates 15-23 June 2024 when Nottingham communities share and connect over this years theme of ‘Home’…
Refugees really are welcome in Brum! Centenary Square was filled with support, music and welcome today. Thank you to everyone that came to say hello 🧡
#RefugeeWeek #RefugeesWelcome #TogetherWithRefugees
Some great sessions over the past few weeks to facilitate #awareness #understanding and #educstion as we celebrated #refugeeweek with #Youngpeople from across #Leeds
#Youthwork
#Leeds YouthService
Summer Breeze events for June/July begin Sun 23 June 1.30pm @thegardencinema with Anthony Chen’s DRIFT (2024) + Q&A. Screenwriter Susanne Farrell (Hope Street) joins us to discuss co-adapting a novel for the screen. thegardencinema.co.uk/film/london-br… #refugeeweek #ourhome #eventcinema