World Refugee Day Lunch 2026

WORLD REFUGEE DAY 2026

We would love you to join us on June 18 to mark World Refugee Day.

You’ll meet the 2026 winner of the Les Murray Award for Refugee Recognition, supported by SBS and Australia for UNHCR. This year’s award goes to Dr Jasmina Kevric whose family fled war in the former Yugoslavia when she was just a girl. Dr Kevric is a breast cancer surgeon based in Melbourne.

We’re pleased to announce that Afghan-Australian writer, Durkhanai Ayubi will also be speaking at World Refugee Day.  Her new book, “She Who Tastes, Knows” is a memoir of food, exile and awakening.  

There will be a wonderful performance by NOURI, a Kurdish-Kiwi singer-songwriter.  NOURI spent the early years of her life in a Syrian refugee camp and is now a highly successful artist.

DATE: Thursday 18 June, 2026

TIME: 11:30am - 2:30pm 

LOCATION: The Grand Ballroom, The Fullerton Hotel | 1 Martin Place, Sydney


TICKETS:

• Individual Ticket: $249 per person

• Corporate Table: $5,790 (price is $2,490 for 10 tickets and a $3,300 tax-deductible donation)                                                                                                                        
  
  * All ticket prices include a 2-course lunch and drinks; a selection of beer, wine and soft drinks will be available.

If you have any questions or would like to know more, please contact us via email on events@unrefugees.org.au