York Refugee Week

York Refugee Week York Refugee Week aims to educate, spark debate, and raise money in order to respond to different aspects of the current refugee crisis.

With over 19.5 million refugees worldwide (UNHCR), there is a vital need for a unified respond this escalating crisis. From the 18th-22nd January, York Refugee Week will address different aspects of this crisis through education and fundraising. With support from the UNHCR and United Rescues, events will focus on such themes as LGBTQ and Women’s rights, climate change migration, and challenging misconceptions of refugees.

Some really interesting and exciting events taking place during refugee week 2018!
08/05/2018

Some really interesting and exciting events taking place during refugee week 2018!

Refugee Week Different Pasts - Shared Futures

We won highly commended! Thanks so much everyone, keep on doing all your great work helping those who need it most x
04/06/2016

We won highly commended! Thanks so much everyone, keep on doing all your great work helping those who need it most x

We've been nominated for Campaign of the Year in the Love York Awards. Thanks for the support everyone x
11/05/2016

We've been nominated for Campaign of the Year in the Love York Awards. Thanks for the support everyone x

22/01/2016
Thank you so much for your incredible support this week, it means more than we possibly have words for.
22/01/2016

Thank you so much for your incredible support this week, it means more than we possibly have words for.

Operating a strict 'no refunds' policy.

Photos with the Willow sign still up for grabs!
22/01/2016

Photos with the Willow sign still up for grabs!

22/01/2016
Academic won...
22/01/2016

Academic won...

"This is unfair, I had to carry the willow sign for 40 minutes" - Stephen Harper
22/01/2016

"This is unfair, I had to carry the willow sign for 40 minutes" - Stephen Harper

The last day! How did we get here to fast? We have some treats of you, with our BNOC Knock Out (come along and show us y...
22/01/2016

The last day! How did we get here to fast?

We have some treats of you, with our BNOC Knock Out (come along and show us your incredible arm strength), and Open Mic at the The Courtyard ( YUSU Bar ) starting from 6.
For a donation of £2.50 to get a wristband, you get drinks deals of £2.20 pints of Carlsberg/Somersby, £2.50 Doubles and £2.25 Despo Reds.

World Cinema Society are showing El Norte, an epic story about the hardships of undocumented workers. They meet every week in V/045 and watch some fantastic films. They are well worth supporting, and are a great group of people.

An update on what's left in the week
21/01/2016

An update on what's left in the week

Refugee Week has gone brilliantly so far, and I say a huge THANK YOU for everyone who has supported us for far.  The highlight for me so far was the conclusion of the Climate Change Refugess talk- We CAN make a difference for refugees, asylum seekers, and those who need support in these unpresidente…

Thursday! The day we've all been waiting for! Starting off with YUSU Volunteering bracelet work shop in Yourspace from 2...
21/01/2016

Thursday! The day we've all been waiting for!

Starting off with YUSU Volunteering bracelet work shop in Yourspace from 2-4, come make something pretty and support a great cause.

Then our fantastic Women's Officers have prepared a sit down and chat about responses, actions and reactions from the crisis to discuss and inspire, NOTE it's in LMB/ 036 (oh, nice room! thanks room booking system!) and there will be juice, biscuits, AND mini muffins (including a vegan option!) 5- 6.30

Following that, at the United Rescues talk we will hear about people in York saving real refugee lives in the Mediterranean. Joanna, who is speaking to us, gets back from Calais today, so she's incredibly knowledgable and inspiring! 6.30 in LMB/030 (convenient room booking, thanks booking system!).

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