Between April and July 2008, I worked full-time as Refugee Week Assistant for the Scottish Refugee Council, working alongside the Arts & Cultural Development Officer to coordinate, market and evaluate Refugee Week Scotland 2008.

Refugee Week is celebrated in many countries throughout the world as a week-long festival of events programmed to coincide with World Refugee Day on 20th June. The UK's Refugee Week mission statement reads:

"Refugee Week provides a platform where positive images of refugees can be promoted in order to create a culture of welcome throughout the UK. Our ultimate aim is to create a better understanding between different communities and to encourage successful integration enabling refugees to live in safety and to continue making a successful contribution to the UK."

In 2008, Refugee Week Scotland encompassed more than 90 events, including theatre, dance, music, exhibitions, talks, film screenings, media awards and community celebrations. Over 22,500 people engaged with the events over the course of the week.

To read more about Refugee Week Scotland, please click here to be taken to my company website.

(The image at the top of this page is from the cover of the Refugee Week Scotland 2008 Brochure. Photographer: Angela Catlin)


For more information
:: Scottish Refugee Council, Arts & Culture
:: Refugee Week UK

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