Refugee Week, 15 - 21 June 2009

Refugee Week Celebration, Monday 15 June at UWE - Core24 and Scene it!

All welcome!

The Community Volunteer Programme, the Students' Union and UWE's Equality office have teamed up to bring Refugee Week to UWE.

We are looking for volunteers to help on the day - if you'd like to get involved email junction49@uwe.ac.uk

Refugee Week, 15-21 June 2009

Different pasts, shared future

Refugee Week is a UK wide programme of events which celebrate the contribution of refugees to the UK.

During the 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...

Refugee Week Celebration, Monday 15 June Core24 and Scene it!

The Community Volunteer Programme, the Students' Union and UWE's Equality office have teamed up to bring Refugee Week to UWE.

Information Event - Core24: 10:30-14:00

• Find out about events happening across Bristol
• Find out about volunteering opportunities with Refugees/Asylum Seekers
• Test your awareness - take the myth-busting quiz
• Pick up some freebies

Scene it! Watch short films all day! 11:30-14:30

• Short film screenings from British Red Cross, Amnesty and Refugee Action

Free Workshop - Want to know more about Refugees and Asylum Seekers, in the UK and Worldwide?

British Red Cross will be running a 'Postive Images' Workshop. Times: 12.00-14.00 in room 2B006, just turn up!

To find out more please email junction49@uwe.ac.uk