The 1951 United Nations Refugee Convention turns 60 years old this year. To celebrate World Refugee Day 2011, UNHCR will host the following events:
- Fair Play Cup: Event will take place in the Law Society Football pitches on 18 June.
- Launch of UNHCR photo and information exhibition of refugees who came to Ireland over the last six decades since the adoption of the UN Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. The event will take place in Dublin on 20 June.
For further information please contact Yolanda Kennedy on 01 6314614 or email kennedy@unhcr.org.
The Law Centre (NI) will also host a celebratory event on Monday 20 June 2011, 4-6pm in Belfast. This will be Introduced by Les Allamby; Justin Kouame, Chair, Northern Ireland Community of Refugees and Asylum Seekers; and Virginia McVea, Director, Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission. Children are very welcome, refreshments will be provided. RSVP to gemma.graham@lawcentreni.org.