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14 - 20 June 2021

We Cannot Walk Alone

The theme for Refugee Week 2021, 'We Cannot Walk Alone', comes from a moment in Martin Luther King's historic 'I have a dream' speech when he turns his attention to the White people who have joined the movement for equal rights. 

"They have come to realise that their freedom is inextricably bound to our freedom," he says. "We cannot walk alone."

Refugee Week 2021 is an invitation to extend your hand to someone new. Someone who is outside your current circle, has had an experience you haven't, or is fighting for a cause you aren't yet involved in.

Help us make Refugee Week 2021 a bold, collective act of reaching out; a space for us all to listen, to exchange and connect. To find out what we can learn from each other, and what we can build together.

You can see information about Journeys Festival International Programme below.

We look forward to celebrating Refugee Week 2021 with you as 'We Cannot Walk Alone".

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Our Programme

Sun Up, Rain Falls, River Rises

Sun Up, Rain Falls, River Rises

By various artists

12 - 20 June

Sun Up, Rain Falls, River Rises is a collection of three audio experiences and stunning illustrations.

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Journeys into Film

Journeys Into Film

By various artists

14 - 20 June

Journeys into Film is a fresh and thoughtful selection of short films from five contemporary filmmakers. ​

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Words of Welcome

Sanctuary Storytelling

With SBC Theatre

14 - 20 June

Words of Welcome is a book created by Manchester City of Sanctuary members in collaboration with ArtReach and SBC Theatre.

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Reckoning

Reckoning

By various artists

18 June

Reckoning is a multimedia short film created by a collaboration of Liberty EU Portfolio artists.

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Journeys Live

Journeys Live

By various artists

13 June

Journeys Live is a showcase of global music featuring artists performing live and DJ’s on an outdoor stage at HOME, Manchester.

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The Other Side of Hope

The Other Side of Hope

By various artists

14 - 20 June

The Other Side of Hope is a UK-based literary magazine edited by refugees and immigrants.

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Global Kitchen Recipe Book

Global Kitchen Recipe Book

In partnership with Soft Touch Arts

15 June

A collection of recipes and stories from the chefs that make the Global Kitchen programme happen.

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Simple Acts
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Simple Acts

For Refugee Week 2021 (14-20 June) we’re inviting you to do one or more of these eight Simple Acts, inspired by the theme ‘We Cannot Walk Alone’.

Simple Acts are everyday actions we can all do to stand with refugees and make new connections in our communities.

Whether you build your own event or activity around a Simple Act or simply take part during the week itself, you’ll be part of a movement of people everywhere taking small steps to create a big change. Join us!

#RefugeeWeek2021 #SimpleActs

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