If we believe in peace, we must defend the right for people to live safely.

We cannot ignore the conditions that force people to flee & then make the act of seeking safety harder.

As we prepare for Refugee Week, let’s recommit to upholding human rights with compassion.

#RefugeeWeek #Courage

#RefugeeWeek #RefugeesWelcome #SupportPeopleSeekingAsylum

Explore the images for inspiration and ideas to get started! And don’t forget to share what you do on social media using #SimpleActs and #RefugeeWeek.

#RefugeesWelcome #SupportPeopleSeekingAsylum

Refugee Week Panel: Stories, Solidarity & Sanctuary

📅 Thursday 5 March 2026
⏰ 6:00PM – 9:00PM
📍 Commons Lecture Theatre

Buy tickets here: lancastersu.co.uk/groups/lanca...

#RefugeeWeek #Sanctuary #CommunityVoices #LancasterUniversity #STAR #RefugeeSolidarity #SocialJustice

Go through the images to get inspiration and get started. And don’t forget to share what you do with us on social media using #SimpleActs and #RefugeeWeek

Refugee Week 2026 Conference (Online) Join us for the Refugee Week 2026 Conference and find out how to get involved in this year's festival!

We had a fantastic morning with @refugeeweek.bsky.social planning this year's event on theme of Courage 🧡

Book a space at the online conference in February to get your ideas in place for year's #RefugeeWeek:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/refugee-we...

"When the students arrived at Edinburgh Airport, LNF trustees and representatives from the UK and Scottish government were there to welcome them - The Linda Norgrove Foundation"

After the 2021 Taliban takeover, the Linda Norgrove Foundation worked to bring 20 Afghan medical students to Scotland.

Read more about the grant-giving trust's incredible work:
www.generationequal.scot/news/the-campaign-to-bring-female-afghan-medical-students

#RefugeeWeek #FemaleDoctors

'War is all they've known': working with unaccomapanied children - Community Care 'War is all they've known': working with unaccomapanied children - Community Care

Listen to two social workers talk about their work with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children for the Social Work Community Podcast #socialwork #asylum #refugeeweek

'War is all they've known': working with unaccomapanied children - Community Care 'War is all they've known': working with unaccomapanied children - Community Care

Listen to two social workers talk about their work with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children for the Social Work Community Podcast #socialwork #asylum #refugeeweek

'War is all they've known': working with unaccomapanied children - Community Care 'War is all they've known': working with unaccomapanied children - Community Care

Listen to two social workers talk about their work with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children for the Social Work Community Podcast #socialwork #asylum #refugeeweek

Throwback to our most popular activity during the Refugee Week celebrations! 

We loved combining languages, art and culture and so did everyone on the day it seems 🧡

#Celebratelanguages #Culture #RefugeeWeek

Dorsa, one of this year’s #RefugeeWeek Ambassadors, tells us about the emotional moment she found out she was going to the Paris Olympics as part of the 2024 Refugee Olympic Team.

Thank you to Sisterhood FC, Girl Power UK, Amnesty Student Network and Amnesty Feminist Network for being a part of our Refugee Week celebration.

#RefugeeWeek #OurSuperpower

'War is all they've known': working with unaccomapanied children - Community Care 'War is all they've known': working with unaccomapanied children - Community Care

Listen to two social workers talk about their work with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children for the Social Work Community Podcast #socialwork #asylum #refugeeweek

A person sat in front of an audience holding a mic and wearing a top that reads 'no one is illegal'

For July 2025, our Spirit of #Manchester Story Week looks at 'Pride & Belonging: Stories of LGBTQ+ People Seeking Asylum', in acknowledgement of #RefugeeWeek and #Pride Month that took place in June.

Read all five stories here: manchestercommunitycentral.org/spirit-of-ma...

Thank you, Rosario and Sophie, for your continued dedication and support! 🌍✨

#SupportRefugees #StrongerTogether #CharityLeadership #LewishamCommunity #RefugeeWeek #SolidarityInAction

Celebrating Refugee Week with stories, poetry and community at the Unitarian Church | Voices In Exile As part of Refugee Week 2025, we were invited to take part in a special service on Sunday 22nd June at the Unitarian Church on New Road, Brighton. The theme of this year’s Refugee Week, Community as a...

#RefugeeWeek was only a few weeks ago, when we took part in a special service at Brighton Unitarian Church.🧡

🔗 You can read the full article on our website: www.voicesinexile.org/celebrating-...

#RefugeeWeek #Brighton #VoicesinExile

It's #ThrowbackThursday and we're refelctig on last year's #RefugeeWeek exibition exploring the concept of home for those living in Harehills 🏡
We loved celebrating our home of Harehills so much 😍

A highlight of #RefugeeWeek! 🧡

WAST’s ‘More in Common’ exhibition is so powerful. A celebration of shared humanity, each work pays tribute to the people, artists and groups building bridges, growing communities and challenging hate and despair.

We have more in common than that which divides us.

From the Classroom to the Camps: Chichester Schools' Refugee Week Fundraising During Refugee Week, Children on the Edge were delighted to visit two local schools in Chichester to speak to pupils about what it means to be a refugee.

Find out more about their efforts and how your school can get involved: bit.ly/4lEU6BD

#RefugeeWeek #ChildrenOnTheEdge #Community #Chichester #Emsworth #FundraisingAtSchool #CommunityAsASuperpower #RefugeeWeek2025

We've done the maths and we've reached a total of £4300 for our 2025 #RefugeeWeek appeal 🙌.

Over 150 individuals donated, over just 2 weeks - this was our shortest appeal but one of our biggest yet! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who donated, however big or small, it all makes a huge difference. 🙏

Finding the human behind the headline: Reflections from The Conduit panel and my journey with IMIX  - IMIX Writer and Refugee Week 2025 Ambassador, Douna Haj Ahmed reflects on her experiences with IMIX and her participation in The Conduit Panel

'Some evenings stay with you. Not because they were grand or loud but because they made you feel understood.'

Read #RefugeeWeek Ambassador Douna's beautiful reflections on our recent event held at The Conduit. Thanks to all our speakers for such a powerful evening.

imix.org.uk/finding-the-...

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Dear friends,
Following many requests, our two June exhibitions are back on display at the Jubilee Library until 6th July: "We got the power" (for #RefugeeWeek) and "You are my inspiration" (for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month).
Love, peace, and solidarity. ❤️🕊✊️

Attendees at hate crime awareness workshop

Exterior of a building with a sign that says Praxis and wall mural

A notice board with resources used as part of the hate crime awareness session

During #RefugeeWeek we delivered hate crime awareness training to the Women & Children Group.
✔️ Over 70% reported improved understanding
📅 More sessions coming soon
We’re working with Praxis to build confidence in reporting & access to support.
Tower Hamlets is #NoPlaceforHate

Throwback to Fairfield, performed by the JRS Theatre Group during #RefugeeWeek.

Refugee friends came together to tell stories, build connection & explore what community means through theatre.

Thank you to all who joined us — and to Jesuit in Britain for capturing these scenes💙

Our Play House performance was beautiful and ended with this amazing solo!

Thanks to everyone who took part

#OC #Art #Singing #Song #RefugeeWeek

Thanks to @laurahallain.bsky.social and the amazing authors and illustrators from her podcast #MyWordsMyBook for sending their books to our families for #RefugeeWeek.

Books ignite joy, spark imagination, and improve cultural understanding, giving our families a leg up as they rebuild their lives!

Huge THANK YOU to all who supported the Refugees Welcome March on Saturday 21st June organised with Asylum Matters & Birmingham City of Sanctuary to show solidarity with refugees!
#RefugeesWelcome #RefugeeWeek
@birmctogether.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social @ctbi.bsky.social

It was a great event in Southampton and proud to take part! #RefugeeWeek