World Refugee Day Events 2011
World Refugee Day Events 2011
World Refugee Day Events 2011
June 18 - 29
UNHCR 60 Years Photo Exhibition
UNHCR turned 60 on 14th December, 2010, kicking off a year of anniversaries in 2011. From only 34 staff members when UNHCR was founded, it now has more than 7,200 staff working in 126 countries. The agency has helped over 50 million people rebuild their lives. To commenmorate this historial moment, we are organise a “UNHCR 60 Years Photo Exhibition”. Every picture tells a story about the massive uprooted people UNHCR helped. You and your families are invited to attend this meaningful event.
Opening Ceremony
You are cordially invited to attend the opening ceremony of “UNHCR 60 Years Photo Exhibition”
| Date: | 20 June, 2011 The World Refugee Day |
| Venue: | Central Oasis, Central Market |
| Reception: | 6:00pm |
| Ceremony: | 6:45pm |
| Guest of Honor: | Ms. Yao Chen, UNHCR Honorary Patron for China |
June 19, Sunday
“Be a Refugee” Exercise
“The rebels are coming, run!” Without a second thought, you flee from home. Frightened, thirsty and hungry, and have no idea where your family members are…
You are cordially invited to participate in the “Be a Refugee” exercise to step into the shoes of a refugee.
*The exercise will be in city orienteering format, causal wear is preferred. Please bring along a digital camera or a mobile phone with camera function.
| Time : | 10am to 1pm |
| Donation : | HK$50 |
| Age : | 18 or above |
June 20, Monday
“Bring Hope to Refugee Children" - Yao Chen, UNHCR Honorary Patron for China
Ms. Yao Chen, UNHCR Honorary Patron for China will share her experience in visiting the refugees with the public on June 20 from 1pm to 2 pm, at Atrium II, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui. You are cordially invited to come to Harbour City to meet Yao Chen.
Video footage of Yao Chen's visit to refugee camp in Thailand will be shared wtih the public.
Details of Yao Chen's Sharing
| Date: | 20 June, 2011 The World Refugee Day |
| Venue: | Atrium II, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui |
| Time: | 1 pm - 2 pm |
| Guest of Honor: | Ms. Yao Chen, UNHCR Honorary Patron for China |
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June 19 - 23, Sunday - Thursday
4th Refugee Film Festival
Each evening two films with different themes related to refugees around the world will be screened. Don't miss it!
| Ticket : | HK$55 |
| Venue : | Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon |
| On-line ticketing from June 1 bc.cinema.com.hk |
