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Refugee Week 2012 highlights

Refugee Week 2012 highlights

Programme of awareness-raising events features King Creosote and Glasgow Girls: The Musical

22 May 2012

Scotland’s favourite Fence Records chap and former Mercury Award nominee King Creosote will kick off seven days of events to promote understanding of the experiences of refugees living in Scotland. The gig, which takes place at the Old Fruitmarket on…

Refugee Week Scotland

Refugee Week Scotland

The week-long events programme sets its stall, 60 years after the UN Refugee Convention was signed

27 May 2011

We’re huge supporters of Refugee Week – so it’s with a happy heart that we can report it’s back bigger and better than ever before. As well as all the special events, activities and talks, this year’s programme boasts Courage: 60 Years of the UN Refugee…

Scotland's biggest ever Refugee Week celebrates the 60th anniversary of the signing of the UN Refugee Convention

Scotland's biggest ever Refugee Week celebrates the 60th anniversary of the signing of the UN Refugee Convention

17 May 2011

This year, Scotland’s ever-expanding programme of films, performances, music events, exhibitions and club nights celebrating the contribution that refugees have made to our society is marking a very important anniversary: it’s 60 years since the UN…

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Refugee Week Scotland 2009 - Fugee la la

11 Jun 2009

Given the recent increase in profile of the BNP across Scotland, the timing and focus of this year’s country-wide Refugee Week are particularly prescient. This year, the multi-artform festival which aims to raise awareness of the issues facing and…

Refugee Week 2009

11 Jun 2009

The film aspect of this national festival exploring the refugee experience which also includes workshops, art exhibitions, comedy nights, sports events and much more is bigger than ever this year. In Glasgow the UK premiere of Doug Aubrey and Peri…

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Africa Together
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Celebrate African culture and heritage, with music, food and drink and the chance to learn about the experiences of members of refugee community organisation Africa Likonzi. Part of Refugee Week.
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24 Jun 4pm The Calabash Restaurant, Glasgow
AfroScots United Football Club: Football Tournament
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Men and women from all backgrounds are welcome to take part in this tournament organised by the AfroScots United team. Part of Refugee Week.
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30 Jun 11am Firhill Sports Complex, Glasgow
Yawm Al-Mohajir
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Arabic cultural celebration with pupils from Dar Al-Falaah School, and arts, crafts, storytelling, music and food. Part of Refugee Week.
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23 Jun 1pm Hillhead High School, Glasgow
Mad About Movies
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Movie club for kids to explore films and make new friends. Free snacks and taxi home provided. Ages 7–14 on Thursdays and 15–19 on Fridays.
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1 Jun–7 Jun Thu 4–6.30pm; Fri 6–9pm
Part of Refugee Week. 		GMAC (Glasgow Media Access Centre), Glasgow
2 Aug–3 Aug Thu 4–6.30pm; Fri 6–9pm
6 Sep–7 Sep Thu 4–6.30pm; Fri 6–9pm
4 Oct–5 Oct Thu 4–6.30pm; Fri 6–9pm
1 Nov–2 Nov Thu 4–6.30pm; Fri 6–9pm 		GMAC (Glasgow Media Access Centre), Glasgow
Pollokshaws Carnival
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Colourful family event with music, dance, workshops, games and a parade. Part of Refugee Week.
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16 Jun 11am Greenbank Park, Glasgow
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