Tuesday, May 18, 2010
World Refugee Day Umbrella Parade, June 20th
Come and celebrate the protection of refugees by skipping down London streets with a white umbrella! Join Amnesty, UNHCR, Red Cross, Refugee Council, Refugee Action… we need you STARs!
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Celebrate protection of refugees
On 20th June hundreds of refugees, asylum seekers, and their supporters will march through London for the World Refugee Day Umbrella Parade, to celebrate the protection of refugees and the great contribution refugees have offered to our society.
We will give you a huge white umbrella to carry as a symbol of care and shelter, representing our proud tradition of offering safety to those in need of international protection.
Similar parades are also taking place in eight other cities in Europe so we will be marching in solidarity with thousands of others across the continent.
Bring everyone!
We hope that as many people as possible from across the UK will come along on the day to enjoy the march and celebrate with us on this exciting day.
Everyone is welcome, so please bring friends, family and colleagues and help us celebrate our proud tradition of offering a place of safety to those who have suffered war, torture and persecution.
Let’s demonstrate that refugees are welcome here!
The parade is being organised by the Refugee Council, UNHCR, Amnesty International, the British Red Cross, STAR, and Refugee Action as part of Refugee Week 2010.
Where and When?
Sunday 20th June, at 1.30pm
meet Horse Guards Avenue, London
The parade will take us past the Houses of Parliament, across Westminster Bridge, and finish in the gardens outside the Imperial War Museum – just over a mile away.
Please bring a picnic to enjoy at the end of the march if the sun is shining!
Join up…
Please let us know you are coming:
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Any questions, contact STAR national
Posted by STAR team on 18/05/2010 at 09:47 AM
