UNHCR celebrated World Refugee Day 2019 in Israel at HaBima Cultural Square with a special evening of public performances by local artists and speeches from leaders of the refugee community.
UNHCR Israel representative Damtew Dessalegne delivered the event’s opening remarks, followed by musical and theatrical performances from Alma Zohar, Bilenge Musica, Dream Boys, Holot Theatre, Ya’ar Drori, and writer Yehuda Atlas, and speeches from local organizations including the Alley Runners Athletics Club and Eritrean Women’s Community Center.
Members of the refugee community – Togod Omer Adam and Usumain Baraka, both of Sudan – also delivered speeches. Pop-up booths were held by Kuchinate and The Schoolhouse.
Key Messages for World Refugee Day 2019
The Alley Runners Athletics Club
Alma Zohar
Bilenge Musica
UNHCR Israel Representative Damtew Dessalegne
Dream Boys
Eritrean Women’s Community Center
Helen and Ali
Holot Theatre
Kuchinate
The Schoolhouse
Togod Omer Adam
Usumain Baraka
Ya’ar Drori
Yehuda Atlas