By RUTH FLUHR

IF you want to show your moral support for refugees and celebrate their achievements, mark these two upcoming film events in your calendar.

The first event is during Refugee Week (June 18–24), which is celebrated by communities all over Australia.

This year, the theme is "finding freedom" and the Euroa Library will host a screening of several films and afternoon tea on Thursday, June 22 at 2pm.

The documentary film "Mary Meets Mohammad" is a moving exploration of how a real–life meeting between two unassuming people can change the hearts and minds of a community.

The "refugees" episode of the ABC series "You can't ask that" will also form part of the afternoon's program.

Come along to the meeting room and enjoy the afternoon.

You can also check on what else is happening out there on the Refugee Council of Australia's website: https://www.refugeecouncil.org.au.

The second event is an "Afghan Feast and Films" afternoon at Swanpool Cinema on at 12pm on July 1, hosted by Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) Strathbogie Shire.

The event is in support of the RAR Afghan fund, which sponsors Afghans in extreme danger, aiming to bring them to safety in Australia or a third country.

On June 30, 2021, Australia completed its formal troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending an almost 20–year military commitment to the war–torn country.

The dramatic takeover by Taliban forces is now almost two years old.

However, the shocking persecution of Afghans who supported Australia during its mission in Afghanistan is ongoing.

If the Taliban can locate these people, they are often summarily executed; if they can't find them, the family are hounded, pursued and often attacked or killed.

RAR believes the government has a moral responsibility to bring these people to safety in Australia or a third country.

While the government reviews its commitment to Afghan LEE (Locally Engaged Employees) individuals and their families, RAR is providing what financial and moral support it can to individuals in hiding in Afghanistan and to others who have fled to Pakistan.

Purchase a ticket for the "Afghan Feast and Films" event here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1045610.