Refugee Week Scotland
Refugee Week 2012 will take place Monday 18 - Sunday 24 June 2012
Each year Refugee Week grows and increases in profile, making its mark on the UK's cultural calendar. This has been achieved by the strength of the programme and the depth of work people have put into the festival. To capture all of this we are using the theme of Spirit for Refugee Week 2012.
- Fighting Spirit: the grit and determination it takes to flee persecution and rebuild your life
- Community Spirit: the integration and welcome shared between refugees and local communities
- Scotland's Spirit: the cultural enrichment and diversity Scotland has achieved on its journey
Refugee Week is all about having fun, broadening horizons and breaking down barriers. Importantly it also aims to celebrate the contribution refugees have made to the UK, and promote understanding about the reasons why people seek sanctuary.
If you're interested in being involved in Refugee Week Scotland 2012, then complete the Submission Form (with guidelines) or call 0141 223 9799 for an initial discussion.
And check out our Refugee Week Scotland facebook page to keep up- to-date with Refugee Week 2012 developments and to find out more about arts events happening around Scotland throughout the year.
Watch and share Courage the film!
Refugee Week 2011 has come to a close but you can still watch and share our brilliant short film, Courage: 60 Years of the UN Refugee Convention!
Over 2,500 views and growing since its launch on 20 June 2011. Celebrate this wonderful film and commemorate the life-saving Refugee Convention by continuing to share it. Let's see how many views we can get by the end of 2011! If you are interested in showing Courage at an event please let us know and we can send you the DVD of the film.
Sixty years of Courage and Contributions
Refugee Week Scotland 2011 was inspired by the idea of courage, the bravery we all draw on to make those big and small decisions that ultimately shape our lives. 2011 also marks the 60th Anniversary of the UN Refugee Convention, which continues to be important in ensuring that people in danger of persecution in their own countries are granted protection in other nations.
