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What is Refugee Week?

Refugee Week is a UK-wide programme of arts, cultural and educational events and activities that celebrates the contribution of refugees to the UK and promotes better understanding of why people seek sanctuary. Anyone can take part by organising, attending or taking part in activities.

Find out more about the history of Refugee Week

Photo by Astrid Busser Casas and Ivan Ballester Molina

Stoke-on-Trent 2011

About Refugee Week

What happens during the week?

Hundreds of events and activities are organised by hundreds of agencies, groups, schools, museums, cinemas, galleries etc across the UK.

How you can get involved
Refugee Week Partners

A broad range of organisations representing the refugee, development and human rights sectors are key Refugee Week partners.

Find out more about our partners
Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to some of the questions we get asked frequently

Evaluations

Refugee Week Impact and Numbers

Every year we produce an evaluative report on the impact of Refugee Week. Here, you will find reports from the last three years. To get a better picture of the overall impact of Refugee Week 2013, please remember to send us evaluation findings from your event.

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