We Work #WithRefugees
We Work #WithRefugees
When: 21 June 2018, 18:30 - 21:00
Where: WeWork Waterhouse Square, 138 Holborn, London, EC1N 2SW
What: On the 20th Anniversary of Refugee Week, join UNHCR and WeWork for an evening of refugee music, food, arts and culture to celebrate the contribution of refugees to the UK and to raise awareness about families forced to flee.
Enjoy some delicious traditional dishes from Iran and Aleppo, followed by a poetry reading from the writer and poet JJ Bola. Listen to the soothing sounds of London-based Syrian oud player, Rihab Azar, and view authentic artisan products on display along with an installation showcasing a series of stories profiling refugees and their hosts across Europe.
Come along and meet inspiring refugee artists and chefs and listen to their stories of flight and how they are building new lives here in the UK.