One World Film Festival

Ottawa's annual film festival featuring thought-provoking documentaries on global issues. Presented by @OneWorldArts. #OWFF #OneWorldFilm #OWA

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We are pleased to announce that we are currently seeking submissions of short documentaries from regional and local (Ontario, Ottawa and Gatineau area) filmmakers for our 2021 festival.

Details: https://t.co/RCDLL05u6R

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There’s still time to catch our “Memory and the refugee experience” program as part of this year’s One World Refugee Film Festival! 🎥

Sign up to watch thought-provoking documentaries and don’t miss our festival exclusives ➡️ https://t.co/Ax4Tg45KB0

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Program 6: Memory and the Refugee Experience, which premieres today Dec. 14 coincides with UNHCR’s 70th anniversary. @UNHCRCanada will showcase three exciting films about past and ongoing refugee crises: @memory_homeland, @MemoriesofMog and Yemen: The Silent War.

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Are you attending this year’s One World Refugee Film Festival?

Watch in replay our “Voices from Syria” program, including four amazing films:

🎻 Harmony for After War
🎼 @wajdfilm: Songs of Separation
🏠 A House for the Syrians
🎞️ @aiww’s The Rest

➡️ https://t.co/Ax4Tg45KB0

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The proceeds from this event will be donated to Matthew House Ottawa (@MHOttawa), a shelter offering essential support to refugee claimants. The One World Refugee Film Festival is available Dec 1-14 virtually across Canada. For tickets/pass, please visit: https://t.co/gzuuMV3Wrz

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Program 6: Memory and the Refugee Experience, which premieres today Dec. 14 coincides with UNHCR’s 70th anniversary. @UNHCRCanada will showcase three exciting films about past and ongoing refugee crises: @memory_homeland, @MemoriesofMog and Yemen: The Silent War.

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Refugees had to flee war, violence and persecution. They travelled treacherous routes to find safety. And as they start their lives over again, they carry with them memories of home in exile.

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@janilkiz Thank you for joining us. We appreciated your insights

[Jan Ilhan Kizilhan (personal ccount (1+1+1+1(4)=1) @janilkiz]

It was great pleasure to talk as panellist on this very important event, which so incredible and motivated personality for human rights. Thank you.

[Mukarram Ramadan @MukarramRamadan]

Thank you to the Women Refugees Advocacy Project and @OneWorldArts

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We have one more program coming up tomorrow (Dec 14th). Program 6: Memory and the Refugee Experience by @UNHCRCanada, which coincides with UNHCR’s 70th anniversary. For tickets/pass, please visit https://t.co/gzuuMV3Wrz.

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Thank you for joining us for “Canadians Speaking Out for Refugees”. Thank you to Women Refugee Advocacy Project, the Hon. @SenJaffer, the Hon. @lloydaxworthy (@wrmcouncil), Rev. @MajedElShafie, Dr. Leora Kuttner, Aveen (Yazidi refugee), and Dr. @janilkiz, @mukarramramadan.

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The One World Refugee Film Festival is available December 1st to the 14th virtually across Canada. Tickets/pass available on https://t.co/gzuuMV3Wrz. All proceeds will go to charities supporting refugee services.

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Program 5: Canadians Speaking Out for Refugees is presented by @OneWorldArts today. The program includes a documentary screening at 6:00pm EST of The Least We Can Do, directed by Moira Simpson who worked with the Women Refugees Advocacy Project.

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Panelists include: The Honourable @SenJaffer, the Honourable @lloydaxworthy (@wrmcouncil), Rev. @MajedElShafie (One Free World International), Dr. Leora Kuttner (int’l expert on pain & anxiety management), Aveen (Yazidi refugee), and Dr. @janilkiz (expert on trauma care).

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.@And_Harper begins tonight's @OneWorldFilm
#owff event on climate-induced displacement:

🚨 "The impact of #ClimateChange threatens hard-won development gains. We have no choice but to be more ambitious, collaborative and focus on what is most important."