World Refugee Day 2004: Romania
World Refugee Day 2004: Romania
20 June 2004
Kids play in a neighbourhood populated mostly by Iraqi refugees. Because refugees are not allowed to work in Syria, children often must take informal jobs to help support their families.
© UNHCR/M.Bernard
UNHCR and its partners presented the refugee situation to students in high schools and university faculties of law, political science, social assistance, journalism, communication and public relations.
A TV show for children was organised with refugee children. Radio shows were broadcast featuring the music of the main countries of origin of refugees in Romania.
A concert performed by a refugee band and a famous Romanian band took place. The concert included a show by refugee children with dances from their countries of origin, modern dances, poems and a message for World Refugee Day.
A seminar with journalists was also held.