Memory and the refugee experience, which premieres December 14, 2020, coincides with UNHCR’s 70th anniversary. We will showcase three exciting films featuring past and ongoing refugee crises – from the aftermath of World War II in Europe with Memory Is Our Homeland (Jonathan Durand), to the experiences of Somali refugees in Memories of Mogadishu (Asha Siad) and the situation of refugees from Yemen in Yemen: The Silent War (Sufian Abulohom).
Refugees had to flee war, violence and persecution. They travelled treacherous routes to find safety. And as they start their lives over again, they carry with them memories of home in exile. This theme will feature prominently in a livestreamed conversation to celebrate UNHCR’s 70th anniversary on December 14, 2020, at 20:00 EST, with Polish-Canadian filmmaker Jonathan Durand and UNHCR Canada’s Representative, Rema Jamous Imseis, hosted by Jim Creskey, founder and publisher of the Hill Times.
The proceeds from this event will be donated to Matthew House Ottawa, a shelter offering essential support to refugee claimants.
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This year marks the 70th anniversary of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Since its
inception, UNHCR’s mission has been to protect people forced to flee, providing
humanitarian assistance and solutions to millions around the world. On December 14, the day UNHCR was established by the UN General Assembly in 1950, join us at 20:00 EST for a conversation in dialogue with Memory Is Our Homeland with director Jonathan Durand and Rema Jamous Imseis, UNHCR’s Representative to Canada, hosted by Jim Creskey, founder and publisher of The Hill Times.
Memory and the refugee experience, which premieres December 14, 2020, coincides with UNHCR’s 70th anniversary. We will showcase three exciting films featuring past and ongoing refugee crises – from the aftermath of World War II in Europe with Memory Is Our Homeland (Jonathan Durand), to the experiences of Somali refugees in Memories of Mogadishu (Asha Siad) and the situation of refugees from Yemen in Yemen: The Silent War (Sufian Abulohom).
Refugees had to flee war, violence and persecution. They travelled treacherous routes to find safety. And as they start their lives over again, they carry with them memories of home in exile. This theme will feature prominently in a livestreamed conversation to celebrate UNHCR’s 70th anniversary on December 14, 2020, at 20:00 EST, with Polish-Canadian filmmaker Jonathan Durand and UNHCR Canada’s Representative, Rema Jamous Imseis, hosted by Jim Creskey, founder and publisher of the Hill Times.
The proceeds from this event will be donated to Matthew House Ottawa, a shelter offering essential support to refugee claimants.
Presented by
This year marks the 70th anniversary of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Since its
inception, UNHCR’s mission has been to protect people forced to flee, providing
humanitarian assistance and solutions to millions around the world. On December 14, the day UNHCR was established by the UN General Assembly in 1950, join us at 20:00 EST for a conversation in dialogue with Memory Is Our Homeland with director Jonathan Durand and Rema Jamous Imseis, UNHCR’s Representative to Canada, hosted by Jim Creskey, founder and publisher of The Hill Times.