World Refugee Day 2007 National Activities: Tunisia
World Refugee Day 2007 National Activities: Tunisia
20 June 2007
Kids play in a neighbourhood populated mostly by Iraqi refugees. Because refugees are not allowed to work in Syria, children often must take informal jobs to help support their families.
© UNHCR/M.Bernard
On 17 June, in cooperation with the UN Information Centre, UNHCR organized a football tournament with three football teams, representing respectively: refugees, Tunisian Red Crescent and the Movement of Young Tunisian Students.
On 20 June, UNHCR Tunis held a celebration with diplomats, aid workers and government officials. A cup and medals were delivered to the winning team from the football tournament.