Refugee Week 2004

Refugee Week 2004

The 'Escape to Safety' exhibition was too large to fit into John Frost Square and was cancelled at the last minute. Fortunately it was able to go to the Gwent Police open day where group members felt that it worked better than ever could have done on John Frost Square. 

06 June 2004

Exhibition 'Escape to Safety' Gwent Police Open Day 12pm - 5pm Entrance Free!  Amongst the many stalls and exhibits at the Gwent Police open day, a most colouful trailer attracted over five hundred people to pass through. Her they saw and heard some of the experiences that refugees have ordealed. Given small CD walkmans, the curious listened to stories of the awful situations people have fled from, the challenging transition and the reception they received in Britain.



The exhibition is travelling all around the UK and had also appeared in Cardiff, Swansea and Wrexham as part of the Refugee Awareness week. It provides an opportunity to hear the refugees true experiences and also challenges the myths that the media have used to fuel xenophobia.



With film projections on the walls and life like props throughout the trailer, the visitors got a feel for what intense situations refugees go through. Some of the children found it a little scarey and many of the adults appreciated the size and how informative the exhibition is. If you visited the exhibition, why not contact us and let us know what you think about it.



For more information about the 'Escape to Safety Exhibition' contact Zahid. zahid.noor@welshrefugeecouncil.org  Or visit the website www.refugeeweekwales.org

The Globalicious food event was good and was an opportunity for Liz Brady to show a video of interviews that she had made with refugees. Local Assembly Member Rosemary Butler was in attendance. All members appreciated her presence. Glenys thanks all.