UNRWA Spanish Committee to hold World Refugee Day Gaza Solidarity Concert in Madrid – UNRWA press release

UNRWA Spanish Committee to hold World Refugee Day Gaza Solidarity Concert in Madrid

اللجنة الإسبانية لمساندة الأونروا تنظم حفلا موسيقيا في مدريد بمناسبة يوم اللاجئ العالمي

6 June 2012
Madrid

The Spanish Committee for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWAce) will hold a benefit concert in solidarity with the Palestine refugee children of the Gaza Strip on 20 June – World Refugee Day.

All proceeds from the concert will support the UN Agency’s work in Gaza, as the Israeli blockade of the coastal strip enters its sixth year.

Joining forces on stage at the 800-person capacity Sala Arena in Madrid will be renowned singer-songwriters Ismael Serrano, Pedro Guerra, Carlos Chaouen, Marwan, Luis Ramiro, Andrés Suárez, Lucas, and Sheila Blanco. All artists will perform for free.

Ticket-holders will be treated to performances including last year’s 'Luces Errantes' (Stray Lights), a joint project by Ismael Serrano and UNRWAce featuring students from the prestigious Edward Said National Conservatory in Ramallah. The benefits of that song have contributed towards improving the situation of thousands of children in Gaza.

Today, Palestinian refugees represent one-third of the world's refugees: among them, the child population is the most vulnerable.

How to help?

Tickets can be purchased here: www.conciertosolidario.org

For anyone who is unable to attend but wishes to show their support, a dedicated bank account has been set up:

Name of Organization: UNRWA Comité Español
Account name: CONCIERTO SOLIDARIO GAZA
Bank: LA CAIXA
Bank Account: 2100 2262 14 02 00346635
IBAN: ES09 2100 2262 1402 0034 6635
BIC: CAIXESBB