Second Refugee Film Festival

June 22, 2024

The President of PACCI, Mr. Rafea Salem El-Hawi, Vice President Dr. Johayrah Omar, PACCI Treasurer Ms. Liza Marie Acasio, with two male and two female Refugees joined the Film Festival event.

The Philippine Arab Cooperation Council Inc. (PACCI) was invited by UNHCR Philippines to participate in the second Refugee Film Festival on June 22, 2024, at De La Salle College of Saint Benilde.

This festival aimed to raise awareness about the refugee experience through films that highlighted the struggles, resilience, and hopes of displaced individuals.

Featuring a range of films and panel discussions, the event emphasized the need for global and local cooperation to support refugees’ rights and integration. It underscored the importance of storytelling in promoting empathy and social change.

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