It is regularly used as a platform for holding hundreds of arts, cultural and educational events.
The dates for 2009–2012 and for 2019 and 2023 are as follows: In future years, Refugee Week will be celebrated as follows: Events during Refugee Week are usually organised by different charities, local governments, homes, refugee community organisations, schools, faith groups, arts organisations, day centres and umbrella networks.
[4] A multi-agency organisation called the Refugee Week partnership leads on unifying the events.
Events include the annual Umbrella Parade and the Celebrating Sanctuary Festival in London.
The strategic direction of Refugee Week is organised by the Refugee Week partnership, which is a multi-agency project, with representatives from the partner agencies forming the UK Steering and Operation Groups.