San Francisco's World Refugee Day

San Francisco’s World Refugee Day-The public is invited to an afternoon of cultural performances, international food, music, speakers, a talent show, a costume show and more to celebrate the courage and contributions of refugees, and reaffirm San Francisco’s commitment to integrating immigrants and remaining a Sanctuary City and a Welcoming Community.

The afternoon event is supported by the San Francisco Department of Public Health and San Francisco Human Services Agency and is hosted by Arriba Juntos and SF-Coalition of Asylee, Immigrant, and Refugee Services (SF-CAIRS).

WHEN:
Friday, June 16, 12 noon to 3:30 pm

Schedule:
Special Program from main stage, 1:00 pm

WHERE:
1850 Mission Street, San Francisco

WHO:
1:00 pm program to feature:
The California Refugee Programs Bureau Chief, Sysvahn Kabkeo
Trent Rhorer, Executive Director, Human Services Agency

Plus more speakers and participants to be announced soon.

TICKETS AND INFO:
The event is free and open to the public. For further information please visit http://www.sf-cairs.org or call 415-487-3247.
To participate in the talent show or costume show, or to have your organization host a table, please contact vmagallanes [at] arribajuntos.org or 415-487-3247.

BACKGROUND:
World Refugee Day has been marked on June 20 ever since the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 55/76 in December 2000 where it noted that 2001 marked the 50th anniversary of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, and that the Organization of African Unity (OAU) had agreed to have International Refugee Day coincide with Africa Refugee Day on June 20.