June 17 is World Refugee Day and on Saturday, a public event called the Umbrella March will take place in the streets of Slovakia's capital. The event will start at 14:00 PM at the Primate's Square (Primaciálne Námestie) in the Old Town. The Bratislava event aims to raise awareness of the plight of the 35 million displaced persons. Driven from their homes by war, persecution or natural disasters, they are seeking a better and secure life elsewhere. Not only in Slovakia, but all over the world, the Umbrella Marches draw attention to how vulnerable these people are and that they need our help," stated Veronika Fishbone Vlčková, head of the Milan Šimečka Foundation.
Source: Slovak Spectator
Elena Seeber, Photo: TASR
