June 15-21 is Refugee Week Scotland and in this, the Year of Homecoming, the theme for Refugee Week Scotland is HOME.

To celebrate Refugee Week and the contribution refugees have made to Scotland, Oxfam Scotland has programmed a series of events, which we'd love you to come along to.

You can also check out what refugees living in Scotland think of their new home by watching the video below

Refugee Week Scotland is co-ordinated by Scottish Refugee Council. For more information, visit www.refugeeweek.org.uk/scotland

Oxfam at Refugee Week Scotland:

Home: Poetry Installation
Friday 12 - Monday 29 June

In the lead up to Refugee Week Scotland, Oxfam has been supporting poetry workshops, where refugees, migrants and Scots have been writing about what 'Home' means to them. The results are displayed as part of this event. Supported by The Welcoming, Oxfam Scotland, Coffee Republic, the Scottish Poetry Library and Essential Edinburgh with Poetry in St Andrew Square.

St Andrew Square Garden (East end of George Street), Edinburgh, EH2
Free / For more info / www.spl.org.uk

Home: Poetry readings in St Andrew Square Garden
Thursday 18 June / 1pm

Join us to listen to poems about 'Home'. Bring your sandwiches, share some snacks with us or treat yourself to a latte from Coffee Republic. Bring your favourite poem about what home means to you or write a few words on the spot. Supported by The Welcoming, Oxfam Scotland, Coffee Republic, the Scottish Poetry Library and Essential Edinburgh with Poetry in St Andrew Square.

St Andrew Square Garden (East end of George Street), Edinburgh, EH2
Free / For more info / www.spl.org.uk

Read a Book about Exile
Monday 15 - Sunday 21 June

In support of the Simple Acts Campaign (see www.simpleacts.org.uk), Oxfam Bookshops in Glasgow and Edinburgh will be displaying books written by refugees living in Scotland. Check these out for unique insights into the lives of refugees who have sought sanctuary in Scotland.
Refugee Readings
Tuesday 16 June / 7pm

Join refugees from across the world, now living in Scotland, as they read their own poetry and prose in this inspiring event.

Oxfam Bookshop, 330 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8AP
£2 / Free for Refugees / Tickets available in store