{"id":19908,"date":"2023-06-20T11:30:08","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T01:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.emotedigital.com.au\/?p=19908"},"modified":"2023-06-20T11:57:13","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T01:57:13","slug":"finding-freedom-celebrating-refugee-week-and-world-refugee-day-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/finding-freedom-celebrating-refugee-week-and-world-refugee-day-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding Freedom: Celebrating Refugee Week and World Refugee Day 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"
Refugee Week<\/a> and World Refugee Day<\/a> provide an opportunity for us to learn, understand, and support those who have been forcibly displaced from their homes.<\/p>\n Refugee and Asylum Seeker rights<\/a> have long been a significant issue across Australia, and this week is a chance to see why action, advocacy and support are still very much needed.<\/p>\n Keep reading to learn more about the history and significance of Refugee Week and World Refugee Day, emphasising the importance of empathy, inclusion, and solidarity.<\/p>\n Refugee Week, established in Australia in 1986, is a designated week dedicated to raising awareness about refugees’ experiences, contributions, and resilience.<\/p>\n It serves as a platform to promote understanding and foster a more inclusive society for people seeking refuge. Held annually in June, Refugee Week coincides with World Refugee Day<\/a> on June 20th, a globally recognised event initiated by the United Nations.<\/p>\n The theme for the week this year is Finding Freedom<\/strong>. The theme asks us all to reflect on one vital question: What does it mean to be free? <\/em><\/p>\n Freedom encompasses living without fear of war, enjoying basic human rights, equality, and freedom from persecution.<\/p>\n Many people risk dangerous journeys in search of safety and freedom. Settling into a new environment after a refugee’s journey offers life, love, and dream opportunities.<\/p>\n The website for Refugee Week<\/a> has an excellent range of resources and events that highlight the journey to freedom.<\/p>\n Hopefully, it\u2019s easy to see why these key dates are essential! <\/em><\/p>\n As a marginalised group, refugees and asylum seekers need our continued support and advocacy to help them gain access to their fundamental human rights.<\/p>\n Both Refugee Week and World Refugee Day offer us an opportunity to make a concerted effort to:<\/p>\n There are many ways to get involved and show your support this week! Whether you want to grow your own education and understanding or take more positive action, here\u2019s a quick round-up of ways to get started:<\/p>\n Refugee Week and World Refugee Day empower young Australians to embrace humanity, challenge prejudices, and advocate for a more inclusive society.<\/p>\n By celebrating the contributions and resilience of refugees, we can create a world where everyone is valued, supported, and welcomed. Let us join hands, learn from one another, and work towards a future where compassion and empathy prevail.<\/p>\n Refugee Week and World Refugee Day provide an opportunity for us to learn, understand, and support those who have been […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":19909,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[37],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19908"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/44"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19908"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19908\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19911,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19908\/revisions\/19911"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19909"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19908"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19908"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19908"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}What is Refugee Week?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Why Refugee Week and World Refugee Day are Important<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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5 Ways to Get Involved & Show Your Support<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Finding Freedom All Year Round<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Together, we can make a difference.<\/strong><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"