On 20 June, the global community is observing World Refugee Day, an international day designated by the United Nations to honor the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their homes to escape conflict or persecution.
This year, the World Refugee Day campaign focuses on the greater inclusion of refugees, because only together we can achieve great results. The shared experience of COVID-19 has shown us that we only succeed if we stand together. Together we heal, learn and shine.
Ukraine is home to over 700,000 internally displaced persons and 5,000 refugees and asylum seekers; in addition, UNHCR estimates there are up to 35,000 stateless persons residing in Ukraine. Since 2014, the country has experienced a forced displacement crisis. UNHCR Ukraine recently prepared a publication, reflecting on its engagement in addressing forced displacement in Ukraine over the last 25 years.
We invite you to join the observance in your city and show solidarity with forcibly displaced and stateless people in Ukraine. Like anyone, they deserve protection and dignity in their lives despite tragic circumstances.
| KYIV, Maydan Nezalezhnosti by the main Post Office (Holovposhtamt)
18 – 25 June Photo exhibition “Together we can achieve anything”. Organizer: UNHCR Contacts: [email protected] |
| UZHHOROD, street Verkhovynska, 36
8 – 30 June Summer camp “Learning to live together” in the club of young ambassadors “Piznayko” (Uzhgorod, Verkhovynska Street, 36). Children of migrants, Roma, refugees take part. Uzhhorod Philharmonic holds a concert of chamber music. Vanilla Bakery conducts a baking master class. An exhibition of drawings is being held. Organizer: NEEKA NGO Contacts: [email protected] |
| ODESA
14 June Refugees from different countries and IDPs will organize and make a video recording of a flash-mob. The video filmed will be titled “Different, but United”. The video will demonstrate the openness and friendliness of the characters. The video will be broadcasted through the social medias. Organizer: Desyate Kvitnya and NGO “Friendship Fund” Contacts: [email protected] |
| LUHANSK OBLAST: Stanytsia-Luhanska, Troitske, Popsana, Bobrove, Shchastia, Zolote
15-19 June Flash mob “Together we can reach everything” IDPs, local citizens and local authorities in cooperation with Proliska will gather in order to draw attention everyone to projects that have been implemented in Luhansk region under the UNHCR’s umbrella in 2015-2021 as the successful result of cooperation among UNHCR, local volunteers and local authorities All photos will be posted through Facebook pages of local authorities and local NGO Contacts: [email protected] |
| PERECHYN, 35 Partyzanska street
17 June, 10 am – 3 pm, Round table “Friendly and Inclusive World” Local authorities and representatives of refugee communities will discuss opportunities for greater inclusivity and tolerance. Organizer: Local authorities, NGO Innovation, NGO NEEKA Contact: [email protected] |
| ODESA, Public Media Hub
17 June Informal forum All-Ukrainian forum with Heads of IDP and refugee communities to discuss non-conflict communications. Organizer: Desyate kvitnya, Odesa To take part, contact [email protected] |
| CHERKASY OBLAST, Zolotonosha town
17 June Roma community activists and IDPs united the local community to hold a concert in the city to mark World Refugee Day. Students will demonstrate their talents, and children will participate in contests. Local authorities and activists will speak to residents and share messages in support and solidarity with refugees and for community unification. Organizer: Crimea SOS and Roma NGO “Ame Roma” Contacts: [email protected] |
| KYIV, Maydan Nezalezhnosti
18 – 25 June Photo exhibition “Together we can achieve anything” The opening of photo exhibition will take place on June 18, at 10 am, on Maydan Nezalezhnosti by the main Post Office (Holovposhtamt). The exhibition will be open until June 25. Organizer: UNHCR Ukraine Contact: [email protected] |
| ODESA, Horkogo park
18 June, 7 pm Concert “Together We” Music bands featuring traditional music by refugee and IDP communities. Organizer: Desyate Kvitnya NGO Contact: [email protected] |
| ODESA, Horkogo park
18 June, 10 am – 7 pm Festival of Cultures Cultural events with refugee and IDP communities, games and lessons, Arabic coffee tasting, Human Library, and more. Organizer: Desyate Kvitnya NGO Contact: [email protected] |
| ODESA, Prymorsky boulevard
18 June, 4 pm Flash mob VOICES You may remember a beautiful song by Tusse representing Sweden at Eurovision 2021 Come and take part in a dancing flash mob with this song. Organizer: Desyate Kvitnya NGO Contact: [email protected] |
| ODESA: Peremohy park, Shevchenko park, Health Track
18 June Run race with the participation of refugees and local people. Organizer: Desyate Kvitnya and NGO “United Youth” Contacts: [email protected] |
| CHERKASKA OBLAST, Tinki village, Art Centre
18-19 June Unique history of the inhabitants of Tinki village crosses and unites the path of refugees and internally displaced persons. Local residents and IDPs will prepare a photo exhibition describing a resettlement of the village and the stories of IDPs from Donbass. During the event, the participants will share their stories and watch videos about refugees from other countries. Children and youth will be able to take part in competitions. Organizer: Crimea SOS and Initiative group of IDPs of Chyhyryn Contacts: Fedorova Viktoria, +38 050 860 2983 |
| KIROVOGRAD OBLAST, Oleksandriya
18-19 June Displaced activists are organizing a two-day event as part of the World Refugee Day. On the first day, a round table will be held with representatives of the local authorities, public and press. IDPs will present results of their 5 years of work in the host community. During the round table, the participants will discuss necessary steps for the successful integration of IDPs. During the second day of the event, a concert and exhibition of craft products will be organized near the Svitlovodsky Palace of Culture. Recreational activities will be organized for children. Organizer: Civic organization “Center of civil activity “Peremoha” Contacts: [email protected] |
| ZAPORIZKA OBLAST, Prymorsk, Stadium “Olimpiets”
18-20 June Video film demonstration about unique stories of refugees, their lives, challenges and dreams. The event will be supported by the local authorities. Organizer: Desyate Kvitnya NGO Contact: [email protected] |
| ZHYTOMYR
18-20 June “How sounds Zhytomyr’s potential” project. The concert event will be held at the Mayor’s premises in Zhytomyr city. IDP participants will be able to take part and demonstrate their talents. IDP children will dance, grown-ups will sing, and hand-made and artists exhibition will be open for visitors. Members of “Peace on the palm” charity will conduct a game for all, big and small, for social cohesion. Organizer: Crimea SOS and NGO “Union of displaced persons “Peace on the palm” Contacts: [email protected] |
| VINNYTSIA
18-25 June Activists IDPs will make a social video named “Together we can achieve anything” and demonstrate it through different channels. Organizer: Crimea SOS and NGO “Innovative action” Contacts: [email protected] |
| ODESA, Islamic Cultural Center AlMasar, Derybasivska str.
19 June Poll, competitions, and quizzes. A refugee community will conduct a street interview in Odesa touching upon subjects related to issues faced by refugees and the reasons why people are forced to leave their homes. All the interviews will be filmed, and the answers used for further video production. Participants and guests of Odesa will be able to indulge in confectionery and pastry products and drink a cup of Arabic coffee, plus see national costumes. Organizer: Desyate Kvitnya NGO Contact: [email protected] |
| VINNYTSIA, the European Square, in the city center
19-20 June Active internally displaced people organize an interactive event where children will be given a master class on making a dove of peace. Participants will fly balloons and doves into the sky. Also, within the framework of the event, interviews will be conducted among local residents about the issues of IDPs and refugees. Eventually, a social video film will be created on the basis of the interviews. Organizer: Crimea SOS and NGO «IDPs union “Common cause” Contacts: [email protected] |
| KYIVSKA OBLAST, Irpin city, City Park “Neznaika”
20 June Local activists and IDPs will hold a festival for the World Refugee Day. Art therapy classes will be organized for adults. Animators will work with children and children will be able to enjoy various games. Also, active and talented IDPs will be able to show their talents at the fair by exhibiting their work. Organizer: Crimea SOS and CF “Foundation of Good deeds”/БО “Фундація добрих справ “ Contacts: [email protected] |
| Kirovohrad oblast, Kryvyi Rih, Cadet building of Donetsk State University of Internal Affairs of Ukraine
20 June IDP activists and local activists will symbolically plant a flower bed with red roses. The rose symbolizes a part of Donetsk, which is dear to many IDPs. It is symbolic that a flower bed with roses will be donated to displaced University. Also, activists will shoot a social video clip with slogans in support of refugees. The video will be broadcast on the city’s TV channels throughout the week. Organizer: Desyate Kvitnya and NGO “Egida-Center” Contacts: [email protected] |
| DNIPROPETROVSKA OBLAST, Pavlohrad, Vista near Central City Library
20-26 June Exciting and unforgettable time you can spend dedicated to the World Refugee Day in Pavlograd, near the central library. Participants will be able to take part in the flash mob “Where you are …”, plant flowers in the alley under the motto “We put down roots.” Also, within the framework of the event, art therapy sessions for children “Dove of Peace” will be held. Adults and children will be able to make wrist bracelets together, symbolizing the family tree. The events will end with a joint tea party. Organizer: Desyate Kvitnya NGO and Initiative group of IDP mothers from Pavlohrad Contacts: Svitlana Chichirko, +380668140185 |
| KHARKIV OBLAST, Slobozhanske urban-type settlement
20 June For the World Refugee Day, IDP activists will film a video report about 3 unique stories of integration into a new place in Slobozhanske. The video will be screened on June 20 in the city’s libraries and posted on the city’s resources. Organizer: Desyate Kvitnya and NGO “Davai Diyaty” (eng. NGO “Let’s act”) Contacts: [email protected] |
| MUKACHEVO, Michurina Street, 3
21-26 June Art camp “Learning Tolerance” for children, including Roma and refugee kids: drawing lessons for children, master class of confectionery from Vanilla bakery, exhibition of drawings. Organizer: NEEKA, TAC in Zakarpattya oblast, Mukachevo employment centre, Mukachevo Lyceum №10, volunteers of the Mukachevo State University, Women Initiative Jasmin Contacts: [email protected] |
| KYIV, Central Library of Desnyansky rayon
23 June, 1 pm Kids art event “Drawing Our Dreams” Drawing master class with children from refugee, IDP, and host communities with artist Kata Rudakova Organizer: Charity fund Rokada Сontact: [email protected] |
| BERDYCHIV, Zhytomyrska Recreation zone near the Glylopyat river
23 June Active events for IDPs, children, families and just people who want to show that “Together we can achieve anything” will be organized. Displaced activists will draw a symbolic map that will unite Berdichev and the cities where from come the people from Donbass and Crimea. Competitions, master classes and games will be organized for children. Organizer: Crimea SOS, IDPs activists jointly with Public Library of Berdychiv city territorial hromada Contacts: [email protected] |
| POLTAVA OBLAST, Myrhorod, Gogol Restaurant
24 June Myrhorod activists and internally displaced persons will hold an event in a form of a dialogue with the involvement of local authorities in order to show their solidarity with people displaced from their homes around the world. Also, during the event participants will be able to watch a film with 5 motivating stories of IDPs from Myrhorod. The event will be accompanied by a coffee break with distribution of memorable prizes to active participants. Organizer: Crimea SOS and Myrhorod City Society “Mercy and Health” Public Association of Social Protection Contacts: [email protected] |
| ODESA, Spartak stadium
25 June – 1 August (Every Friday) Football tournament RESPECT-2021 Teams of refugee and Crimean Tatar and host communities will compete in Odesa. Come and support! Contact: [email protected] |
| IVANO-FRANKIVSK, Sport stadium at Public School #22 and space “Vdoma”
26 June Displaced activists prepared an unforgettable event for the World Refugee Day. In the day young people will be able to visit a photo exhibition dedicated to refugees. At the same time, they will be able to join active team building events. Also, the youth will be able to taste traditional dishes of Donbass and Crimea. Part of the event will be assigned to so called living library, where a sports coach, photographer, business entrepreneur who started their lives anew in Ivano-Frankivsk, will share their unique stories. Participants will also be able to take part in a professional photo session and at the end of the day watch thematic videos about refugees. Organizer: Crimea SOS and CF “League of Tolerance” Contacts: [email protected] |
| MYKOLAIVSKA OBLAST, Bashtanka town, City center and city library
26 June A series of active events will be organized under the motto “We can achieve anything together.” Participants of the event will be able to talk together, listen to a living library, where IDPs will share their stories. Volunteer psychologists will conduct art therapy workshops. Within the framework of the World Refugee Day, Nordic walking will also be held as a support action for refugees. A mini-football tournament will be held for young people, and a bard song concert will be organized for older people. Organizer: Desyate Kvitnya and NGO “Center for Development of local Democracy Voice of the Community” Contact: Berezovska Svitlana, +38 098 762 8879 |
| KHARKIV OBLAST, Lipchanivka village
IDP activists jointly with the host community organize a colorful event for children with contests, performances, and games. By doing so, the organizers wish to demonstrate how much can be achieved together, and to show as well that each has its own unique talent. Organizer: Desyate Kvitnya NGO Contact: [email protected] |
| ODESA
2-3 July In celebration of the World Refugee Day, IDP activists will hold a photo exhibition depicting unique stories of IDPs and refugees who live in Odessa. Photo stories will show the life of people in a new city, their successes, desires and dreams. Organizer: Desyate Kvitnya NGO and NGO “Civic movement of IDPs I have the right” Contact: [email protected] |
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