We’re spending the month of September highlighting all the amazing ways you can make a difference to refugees at home in Canada, and around the world. We’ll be posting a new blog every day in September; you can follow along on our blog and social media channels, and remember to share what actions you are taking by using the hashtags #IWelcome and #AmnestyCanada .
September 4: What is a refugee? Get informed – knowledge is power.
September 5: Refugees in numbers
September 6: Do the MOOC on refugees
September 7: Stories behind the numbers
September 8: Help us keep fighting for refugee rights
September 9: Your support makes a difference
September 11: What is refugee legislation and policy like in Canada?
September 12: Why lasting solutions for refugees are essential.
September 13: Find a local community group that support refugees.
September 14: Safe spaces for refugees
September 15: Volunteer to support refugees
September 16: Try something new
September 17: Meet someone who’s a refugee
September 18: Find leaders in your community that speak out on refugee issues.
September 19: Find a refugee business near you
September 20: Could you volunteer a skill that helps refugees?
September 21: How can you get involved in community refugee sponsorship?
September 22: How can big businesses support refugees?
September 23: How can you teach young people about refugees?
September 24: Help refugees in Manus
September 25: Reunite Refugee Families
September 26: Show that you welcome refugees
September 27: Keep talking about refugee issues
September 28: Have your say: tell us ways to welcome refugees
September 29: Don’t stop at 30 days, support refugees long term