Refugee Week events took place across Northern Ireland under the theme of Courage, at a time when misinformation has circulated following recent riots and protests. Organisers sought to provide factual information about asylum and refugee processes and to foster connections between communities.

Belfast City Hall was illuminated in red to mark World Refugee Day as a gesture of solidarity with displaced communities.

An advice session at Belfast City Hall offered immigration assistance to people affected by the recent racist disorder. The Big Sanctuary Information Fair at 2 Royal Avenue also hosted immigration legal advice clinics over two days.

Small Worlds events in Belfast and Omagh invited members of the public to sit down cafe-style with table hosts who have moved to Northern Ireland, aiming to counter stereotypes with personal stories and factual information about the asylum system.

A training session on refugee and asylum matters was delivered in Newcastle Centre to representatives from statutory and voluntary services across South Down.

At Stormont, young people from Barnardo’s Ubuntu Youth Voice Network displayed hand-designed T-shirts and wrote about their experiences at a Wear our Courage event. Some participants spoke about what courage means to them.

A public lecture at Queen’s University Belfast featured immigration solicitor Peter Fitzmaurice reflecting on over two decades of work in refugee protection and human rights. A panel discussion followed, with Professor Colin Harvey, Khaled Zalitou, and facilitator Dr Lauren Dempster.

The Great Refugee Week Picnic included a face-painting table where more than 140 children were painted with colourful designs. The picnic brought together local organisations and residents for food, music, and activities.