Refugee week NEWS - REFUGEE DAY 20 JUNE

>>Read the UNHCR's press release on World Refugee Day -- 20 June -- online here:
'UNHCR marks World Refugee Day on Tuesday June 20 with a simple, powerful message for the millions of refugees and displaced people around the globe – never give up hope.'

>>See the history of World Refugee Day and the UK's Refugee Week on the Forced Migration Online website here.

>>Help mark the occassion by attending a refugee related event in London -- see the link to the schedule below.

National Refugee WEEK! 19-25 June

Hundreds of events will be taking place all over the country during Refugee Week 2006 (19-25th of June). Refugee Week celebrates the contribution refugees make to the UK and promotes understanding about the reasons why people seek sanctuary.

Find an event to attend on the Refugee Week website here. There's everything from music showcases to educational workshops -- have a look!