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Don’t Stand By : HMD 28.01.2016 programme

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6 million + is at Upper Wellhouse.

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Day 3 of the bird/men and boys of Srebrenica dedicated poems. Today, the jay, a bird we often see in the high trees of the Colne Valley and even on bird feeders. Written and read by #6millionplus artist Adam Strickson. ... See MoreSee Less

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We are looking forward to contributing to Refugee Week in Dewsbury and Huddersfield.Courage belongs to us all.As Refugee Week begins, we are mindful that this year’s festival takes place at a time when some communities are experiencing rising hostility, division and uncertainty. In recent weeks, we have seen incidents of racism, violence and attempts to disrupt events that celebrate welcome, inclusion and belonging.It is precisely in moments like these that Refugee Week matters most.For 28 years, Refugee Week has brought people together through art, culture, food, film, music, sport and conversation. It creates opportunities to meet neighbours, hear new stories, experience different cultures and discover what connects us. Each year, millions of people take part in tens of thousands of events and activities, helping to build stronger communities across the country and internationally.Refugee Week is a celebration of the enormous contributions that people seeking sanctuary have made - and continue to make - to every part of our society. It is also a chance to deepen understanding of why people are forced to flee, and to recognise the importance of the right for displaced people to seek safety, dignity and opportunity. This year's theme, Courage, feels especially resonant.For refugees courage is often a daily necessity. It is the courage to face unknown journeys, learn new languages, navigate unfamiliar systems, or simply to wake up each morning and step into an uncertain world. But courage belongs to all of us. Courage to welcome, to stand for what we believe in, and to celebrate culture and community.At a time when some seek to divide and blame, Refugee Week offers an opportunity to broaden our horizons and discover the richness that emerges when people from different backgrounds share creativity and connection. This year also marks 75 years since the Refugee Convention - a landmark agreement affirming that those forced to flee deserve protection, dignity, and hope. As Refugee Week 2026 begins (15 June), we invite everyone to celebrate the courage that lives within us all - join us and take part!If you are hosting or participating in an event this year, read our 'Showing Solidarity and Staying Safe' resource, which offers an overview of Refugee Week alongside practical guidance for organisers. It explores why the festival matters in today’s context, how it helps build connection and counter hostility, and shares simple, proportionate tips for planning safe, welcoming events - from risk awareness and safeguarding to managing online spaces and protecting personal information: refugeeweek.org/showing-solidarity-staying-safe/ ... See MoreSee Less

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6 million + is at Watershed Slaithwaite.

1 day ago

Preparing 6 million+ work to share with Cambodian artist Dayanny So and the Holocaust Centre North team. Looking forward to working with him this year. ... See MoreSee Less

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This is the second of Adam's 31 bird poems, each remembering one of the men and boys killed in Srebrenica, Bosnia, in 1995. Today it's the turn of that amazing bird of river and stream, the dipper. He see dippers on the river Colne in Linthwaite and in MeRemembering SrebrenicaS#bosniac#6millionplusi#poetryu#westyorkshiretYorkshire ... See MoreSee Less

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For the next 31 days, we are posting 6 million + artist Adam Strickson reading a short poem from his sequence, 'Noisy are the birds'. Each poem connects a bird that can be found in Bosnia and West Yorkshire with a man or boy murdered at Srebrenica in 1995. We begin with the green woodpecker or yaffle and Kemo Husic.This is part of our 'Feathers for Srebrenica' creative arts project. Our memorial event will be on Saturday the 11tRemembering Srebrenicam#poetryg#Srebrenica #KirkleesSrebrenica #kirklees ... See MoreSee Less

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