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10. Visit a Refugee Week event

Take a look at this simple formula: You + your friend + a Refugee Week event = A new perspective on refugees!

Visit a Refugee Week event

Every year during Refugee Week hundreds of events take place all across the UK. Large or small, there are events happening near you which celebrate the music, art, literature, food, fashion, dance and ideas that refugees bring to the UK.

What better way to get to know the refugees in your local community than by taking a friend along to an information day / BBQ / coffee morning / exhibition / football match / conference / film showing / dance off / music festival / cookery class....whatever your taste there will be something for you to discover!

You might even get to know your neighbours.


Find Refugee Week events near you

It's really simple using the Refugee Week Events Calendar


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What's Refugee Week?

Refugee Week is a UK wide programme of cultural and educational events which celebrate the contribution of refugees to the UK, and aims to encourage better understanding between communities.

Loads of stuff goes on all across the UK - large and small - from dances, dinners and coffee mornings; sporting activities such as football tournaments and sports days; arts events such as concerts, exhibitions and festivals; events in schools or seminars and discussions around relevant issues.

Check out examples of Refugee Week events