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Refugee Week: 15 to 21 June 2009

Refugee Week is an annual event celebrating the contribution of refugees to the UK and encouraging people to take a more positive look at asylum. Performances and awareness-raising events take place across the UK. The event takes place every June, so why not organise a celebration in your school?

If you would like some ideas to help your school mark Refugee Week you can read through our article on Refugees, which provides an introduction to some of the issues. Or take a look at our suggestions for 'Simple Acts' that you and your students can do (at any time) to help bring people together.

You can also search for teaching resources by choosing 'refugees / asylum' from the list of topics on the left hand side of the screen.

The following case studies can also provide ideas:
» Drama activities and refugee issues 
» Learning about refugees 
» Positive images project - understanding refugees 

For more information on Refugee Week, visit the Refugee Week Website at: www.refugeeweek.org.uk.

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