On Sunday 24th October, 2010, was United Nations day and the Rjukan community was not left out in the celebrations. The day started with volunteers moving around the town door to door soliciting for funds to help the refugees who reside in the area. Later in the evening we converged in the town hall, where a couple of locals mixed with the numerous refugees, who were the main target of the day. Several refugees testified about the different problems they were facing in their different countries, the major problem being civil wars, which was also the main reason why they had left their respective countries. Among the refugees present were those from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Liberia and the majority from Somalia.
Illustration photo by IngridThe day was not all doom and gloom, some good music was played and a lot eats and drinks were served. The most important message of the day was through a song sung by a guest artist from Germany who called upon leaders in their different capacities to treat the people they lead with respect and dignity. The function ended at about nine o’clock in the night with a call on all people of good will to come out and help refugees wherever they are in the world. by Fk-participant / Teacher in Rjukan videregående skole; Bernard Butare.
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