The Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees (Geneva Convention) was signed on this day in 1951, recognising the need to protect refugees in the wake of WW2 and the Holocaust. #NoSafeSpaceForJewHate
The need has not gone away. We mark this occasion with book recommendations:

Time's Witnesses: Women's Voices from the Holocaust feels particularly poignant on this platform today/ Published by @FledglingPress. 10 witness accounts from Holocaust survivors made refugees by the Nazis. #NoSpaceForJewHate #RefugeesWelcome
https://bit.ly/3hDBL6W 

When We Get to the Island by @AlexNyeWriter published by @FledglingPress
One boy's perilous journey. Inspired by true stories of Syrian refugees escaping to safety in Scotland. #RefugeesWelcome #GenevaConvention

https://bit.ly/3g6EN3q 

A Dangerous Crossing by Jane Mitchell published by @LittleIslandBks
Ghalib is forced to leave his home; Syria has become too dangerous, and his family has no choice but to flee. Again, based on the experiences of real Syrian families. #RefugeesWelcome
https://bit.ly/30TSjky 

The Boy at the Back of the Class by @OnjaliRauf published by @HachetteKids
Full of humour, heart and compassion, this book is simply one of the best ways to help children understand the continuing refugee crisis. #RefugeesWelcome #GenevaConvention
https://bit.ly/3jMuWBW 

Further book suggestions on the subject of refugees are welcome!