Globally, the biggest humanitarian crisis UNHCR is facing is Syria, with the situation rapidly deteriorating. It is now expected that by the end of 2013, half of Syrias population will be in need of humanitarian assistance.

More than 8.3 million people are in need of assistance as a result of the crisis, representing about 38 percent of the countrys population. This includes more than 1.6 million Syrian refugees living in camps and among communities in neighbouring countries.

Australia for UNHCR will be raising money for the Syria Crisis Appeal at its annual World Refugee Day Breakfast on Thursday 20 June, to be held at The Westin Sydney. This event is open to the community, however it is essential to book tickets in advance.

Guest speakers will include:

The Governor-General, Her Excellency the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO (Patron of Australia for UNHCR)

Richard Towle, UNHCR Regional Representative for Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific

David Nyuol Vincent, author of The Boy Who Wouldnt Die and former South Sudanese refuge

Australia for UNHCRs Annual World Refugee Day Breakfast

Thursday 20 June

7:30 9:00am

Grand Ballroom, Lower Level, The Westin Sydney,

1 Martin Place, Sydney

Ticket Price: $110 or Corporate Table of 10: $2,500

RSVP: www.wrd2013.eventbrite.com.au