OFPRA Extends Warm Wishes for 2023, Showcasing Artwork by a Syrian Refugee Artist
OFPRA Rings in the New Year with Refugee Artwork
The French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons (OFPRA) has extended its warm wishes for the year 2023, featuring artwork by a Syrian refugee artist, Oroubah Dieb, on its official greeting card. The organization released its New Year’s greetings on January 9, 2023.
About the Artist
Oroubah Dieb, a Syrian visual artist and member of the Atelier des Artistes en Exil (Workshop of Artists in Exile), has been active in the field of fine arts for over three decades. She fled her home country due to the war and sought refuge in France after living in Lebanon. The theme of migration is now a central feature of her artistic work.
The Artistic Emphasis on Migration
Dieb’s artwork, which was selected to grace OFPRA’s 2023 greeting card, reflects her personal journey and the larger issue of migration. This aligns with OFPRA’s mission to protect refugees and stateless persons, thus shedding light on the experiences of individuals displaced by conflicts and crises.
OFPRA’s Acknowledgment of Refugee Contributions
By featuring Dieb’s artwork, OFPRA underscores the significant contributions of refugees to the cultural and social fabric of France. It also serves to highlight the resilience and talent of individuals who have sought refuge in the country, demonstrating that they are not just recipients of aid, but active contributors to society.
Significance and Impact for the Public
The showcase of Dieb’s artwork on OFPRA’s official greeting card for 2023 serves as a reminder of the experiences of refugees and the importance of offering them protection. It further underscores the invaluable contributions that refugees can make to their host societies when provided with opportunities.
This message encourages the public to perceive refugees not merely as beneficiaries of aid, but as individuals with unique talents and skills that can enrich the cultural, social, and economic life of their host countries.
Source: OFPRA, January 9, 2023
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