National Activity Plan 2005: Sierra Leone
National Activity Plan 2005: Sierra Leone
20 June 2005
Julien UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie hanging with the kids at the "Sky of Aspirations" installation at Barcelona's Universal Forum of Cultures.
© UNHCR/E.Compte
- 20 June: UNHCR Representative will convey the High Commissioner's WRD message on the radio, followed by a live interview.
- A parade with banners on the WRD theme, "Courage", followed by a reception for all participants.
- Zimmi: Members of the Zimmi Secondary School Band will perform during a parade. UNHCR staff, NGO partners and UN agencies will be invited. Volleyball game: Between UNHCR and NGO staff and returnees. Food and refreshments will be offered.
- Kono: Radio debates on 18 and 19 June on the reasons for UNHCR to be in Kono and an appreciation to the returnees and the local Kono community.
- Kailahun: Cultural groups made up of refugees and returnees will perform Liberian and Sierra Leonean cultural shows. March of returnees with special guests, in WRD T-shirts. Meetings with refugees and local authorities on international refugee law. Football game between UNHCR staff and returnees. Radio jingles and messages on the theme, "Courage".
- Kenema/Bo: Urban refugees will mark the day with radio discussions on the courage it takes to be a refugee. Football and volleyball games in collaboration with NGO Right to Play, open to refugees, UNHCR and NGO staff. Reception, following a parade, where the Bo Government Secondary School Band will perform.
- All 8 camps: Disco dance and cultural and drama performances, songs, poetry reading, film screenings on the 2005 theme.