World Refugee Day “Refugees: Rebuilding Lives in Safety and Dignity"

Celebrating WORLD REFUGEE DAY, the Canadian Red Cross, Settlement Orientation Services (S.O.S.) and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees invite you to explore refugee experiences in Canada and our responses to them.

  

Friday June 20th , 2008: at Vancouver Public Library Central Branch:

350 W. Georgia, Vancouver.

2 sessions for youth participation: 10 am – 12 pm   and 1 pm – 3 pm

A day in the life of a refugee claimant ... experience for yourself what it would be like to arrive at Canada's borders and claim protection. Discussion to follow.

Groups are encouraged to attend this hands on event especially designed to appeal to youth about why refugees need protection and how they come to Canada.

For more information or to Register contact:

Jenny Moss, Community Outreach, Canadian Red Cross: (604) 709-6662

Lesley Stalker, UNHCR representative (604) 666-2151

n.b. Reply requested soon – space limited

For more information on the MCC Refugee Program, contact Jennifer Mpungu at our Abbotsford office (604) 850-6639 and Toll-free at 1-888 622-6337 (Mon-Thurs: 8:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m) or e-mail her at: refugee@mccbc.com. In Vancouver contact Jamie Spray at (604) 325-5524.