Thanks to all of you who have taken time out this week to support World Refugee Week – a series of events culminating in the annual celebration of World Refugee Day on June 20th. For those of you wondering how to get involved, we thought we would shine a light on some of the activities that are taking place worldwide this week – some may be in your community!
Inspired by the “Real People, Real Needs” theme, the UNHCR has spent the last several months planning an array of different activities including light shows, film screenings, photography exhibitions, lectures, panel discussions, food bazaars, fashion shows, cultural performances, concerts and sports contests. These programs will be running concurrently in places such as Mexico City, Sydney, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Delhi, New York, Nairobi, and Amman to name a few.
Also, among the many ways for people to participate in this year’s celebration, the UNHCR will have a very strong presence online through various social media platforms. You can track live updates by joining UNHCR's MySpace and Facebook pages, following regular updates from the staff on the ground via Twitter, and enjoy the posted videos on YouTube and photos to Flickr.
-- William Calarese
International PR Director for Unlimited Potential
