Merlyn Oliver Evans (1910–1973 Welsh), studied at Glasgow School of art. 'The Refugees' I love

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Today is the first day of raising awareness about the contribution of refugees in the UK.

is a non-profit organisation based here at SOAS. Watch their short animation 'Dear Habib' on our blog: https://t.co/7vGHRSkd3f

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begins today. wrote a piece for us on the significance of chairs in the incredibly important The Day War Came by £1 from every copy sold goes to https://t.co/xzrV2eT7ZC

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Head to the National Maritime Museum today for family workshops, theatre and spoken word performances exploring the experiences of migrants and refugees. https://t.co/VDp48GfA9D

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Nora says she's happy to help, actually she's just about to start to bake you another one!

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The Day War Came is a poem written by in response to the UK gov denying entry to child refugees. It has now been turned into a picture book and we interviewed illustrator Rebecca Cobb about this poignant and moving work.
https://t.co/yIdBRLl1Q2

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This one is from and more than five years old. And, unfortunately, still topical.

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Our new animation 'Dear Habib' (directed by ) will be released next Monday

It looks at what happens to refugee children who arrive in the UK alone when they turn 18.

And was created with

Stay tuned!

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4/5 Medidas urgentes
📌CUARTO: Garantizar el respeto de los derechos humanos y el acceso a la protección internacional en frontera sur.

https://t.co/arDtbH6l2f

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Aussie for World Refugee Day 20 June which commemorates strength, courage & perseverance of refugees & shows support for families forced to flee their country

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Let's keep talking about how kids can welcome newcomers. https://t.co/Z1K6w2avwT A touching story about a refugee girl's first day in an American school. https://t.co/w0F9BsPMA5 10% of sales to the Albany, NY Refugee Roundtable

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Arts Award support, performance arts festival call, theatre producer wanted, Refugee Week films, Hix dinner to support Lyme Regis sculpture trail. News and opportunities from The Arts Development Company - https://t.co/JzSf0dF1FT

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This week's comes courtesy of & -The Day The War Came. A beautiful & powerful kids' story of a child refugee. £1 for every hard copy sold goes to charity Out tomorrow
https://t.co/tk3waC0SII

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Saw the new picture bk by illus by pub by ‘The Day War Came’ - WOW it is stunning and evokes such strong emotions when you read it. £1 from every book sold goes to Help Refugees. Really superb -should be in every school and library!

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"At sunrise, they entered the sprawling refugee camp. The camp was crowded and food was scarce. Merha spent her days braiding women's hair, so she could afford to eat."

Merha's story is Read it here: https://t.co/fCBz0bMtma

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Sketch of the Day: Kamenjak Refugee Camp, Pula, , 1999

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The Refugees Merlyn Oliver Evans (1910–1973)
National Museum Wales, National Museum Cardiff

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