On 20 June 2025, ProBono.Org Durban attended a commemoration of World Refugee Day at the Denis Hurley Hall, Diakonia Centre. This gathering was held in collaboration with Refugee Pastoral Care, Africa Unite, Lawyers for Human Rights, Refugee Social Services, Afrika Awake, and HIAS South Africa.
The event opened with a welcome from HIAS South Africa country director Alana Pugh-Jones Baranov, who emphasised the significance of World Refugee Day and the power of refugee narratives.
This was followed by a compelling keynote address by Dr Mahoro Semege, Head of Film School at AFDA Durban, who shared an inspiring message celebrating the resilience and courage of refugees. Dr. Ashantewaa Ngidi then delivered a powerful address on African unity and pride, reinforcing the importance of solidarity and shared identity.
Attendees later participated in group discussions, facilitated by ProBono.Org, that fostered dialogue around diversity, culture, and lived experiences. The event included moving performances of music and poetry, celebrating the richness of refugee voices and stories.
