Port of Spain, 17th June, 2020 — In commemoration of World Refugee Day, honoured globally on June 20 of every year, The UN Refugee Agency in Trinidad and Tobago will host an online festival of events from June 18-26. The programme celebrates the artistic and musical talents of refugees, asylum-seekers, and the communities that host them. Among the events is a concert, to “debut” online on June 20, featuring Kes the Band, Freetown Collective, and musicians from across the world.
UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to protecting rights and building a better future for displaced people. Worldwide, more than 70.8 million people are displaced — one person every two seconds. This year’s theme is Everyone Can Make a Difference. Every Action Counts. “In our shared vulnerability during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as against the backdrop of recent protests against racism, our strength as humans lies in our unity,” states Leila Jane Nassif, Chief of Mission of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, in Trinidad and Tobago. “We all have a role to play.”
The 2020 programme includes:
- June 18: Every Action Counts/ Toda Acción Cuenta 6:00 PM, Instagram: @Read2Me_TT
Held in collaboration with local platform Read2Me, two children will read a bilingual story on Instagram live.
- June 20: The Concert/El Concierto 6:00 PM, Facebook.com/CaribbeanUN
With Kes the Band, Freetown Collective and musicians from around the world.
- June 24: Humanity on Film/ La Humanidad en el Cine
5:30 PM, Local debut of films Little Rebel and This Being Human
6:00 PM, Q&A with cast and crew
Facebook.com/CaribbeanUN
Watch the journey of two people forced to rebuild their lives — then interact with them in an online Q&A.
- June 26: The Conversation/ La Conversación 6:00 PM, Facebook.com/CaribbeanUN
For more information, please consult the United Nations Information Centre at Facebook.com/CaribbeanUN, or UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..