Art And Music Celebrate World Refugee Day
Thai government agencies, UN bodies, and celebrities backed an international art exhibition and music campaign for World Refugee Day, showcasing 68 children's artworks and Boy Kosiyapongse's song "Home" to promote peace and support for the
The UNHCR and Mayors for Peace initiative organized an international art exhibition alongside a special campaign promoting global peace, featuring work by Boy Kosiyapongse. The event was supported by Thai government agencies, diplomatic missions in Bangkok, UN bodies, and private sector organizations demonstrating unified support for refugees worldwide. Prominent celebrities and artists participated in the press conference.
This year's World Refugee Day event occurs amid a global displacement crisis affecting over 117 million people, highlighting the ongoing challenge of forced migration. The Bangkok exhibition presented the meaning of "peace" through art and music, showcasing paintings by Thai children, refugee children, and foreign children living in Thailand, emphasizing peaceful coexistence and respect for diversity. The campaign featured the song "Home" by Boy Kosiyapongse.
"When people worldwide are forced to flee their homes, peace becomes more than words—it is the foundation of safety, hope, and a future everyone deserves," said Tammy Sharp, UNHCR Representative. "Children's artwork in this exhibition reminds us that the dream of a peaceful life is something all humans share."
The exhibition, titled "What Peace Means to Me," featured 68 selected artworks from 245 submissions, reflecting children's perspectives, hopes, and visions for peace. "This exhibition allows us to see the world through children's eyes, reflecting their views and imagination for the peaceful world they wish to see," said Krit Piriyamvat, former Foreign Affairs Minister and Mayors for Peace special advisor. "Peace begins with mutual understanding and respect."
Boy Kosiyapongse unveiled the "Home" campaign, conveying the message that "this world is home to all of us." He presented a special version of "Home" featuring multiple artists to amplify messages of peace and global compassion, released as a documentary format for public viewing.
"I believe the feeling of 'Home' is a universal language everyone understands, regardless of where they're born, how they grew up, or what they face in life," Boy said. "Everyone needs a warm, safe space full of hope. I hope the song 'Home' becomes another voice encouraging us to care for our world and each other more."
