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As part of Refugee Week 2023 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council welcomed over 30 local organisations from the statutory and community/voluntary sector to a recent information event at the Canal Court Hotel in Newry. The event provided attendees with a greater understanding of the issues facing refugees and people seeking asylum in Northern Ireland.
Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Refugee Week ultimately want to see refugees and asylum seekers living safely within inclusive and resilient communities, where they can continue to make a valuable contribution.
The event was facilitated by Denise Wright and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Deputy Chairperson, Councillor Gareth Sharvin welcomed the participants. Also attending were Mamadou Diakaria Diallo, RASNI Voices; Cllr Terry Andrews and Council Social Inclusion Officers Sinead Bailie and Artur Kmiecik.
