Refugee Week

Plymouth marks Refugee Week

A week of events are taking place in Plymouth to mark Refugee Week (13 – 20 June 2015).

Plymouth City Council and Plymouth University are among the partners who have sponsored the events which aim to celebrate the contribution of refugees in Plymouth and raise awareness of the issues faced by refugees and asylum seekers. A range of organisations have organised the events including...

Plymouth hosts a week of activities for Refugee Week

Refugee Week (running from 17-23 June) is a UK-wide programme of arts, cultural and education events and activities that celebrates the contribution of refugees to the UK.

As part of this, local organisations (including Plymouth University) have organised a series of events in Plymouth from 15-22 June. The programme opens with a football tournament (6-a-Side), stalls and family fun day...