Solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter
City of Sanctuary UK stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement in calling for justice and the need…
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Updated New Refugee “Move-on” Guide | Law Centre Northern Ireland
The ‘transition’ from the asylum system to refugee status involves navigating a number of new systems of support. This Move-On Guide, updated December 2024, explains what happens next, including:
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Want to take part in Refugee Festival Scotland 2025?
Refugee Festival Scotland 2025 will be a special anniversary year, marking 25 years of the festival. The theme for this…
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DOUBLE your donation!
Please note the match-fund is now over, thanks to your incredible generosity we reached our target - thank you! Still…
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How we are supporting the arts to create sanctuary
City of Sanctuary UK and SBC Theatre recently met with a senior arts and culture policy advisor to discuss the…
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This Christmas, party with purpose
The season is nearly upon us... This year, ho ho how about giving your festive parties some purpose?From mince pie…
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How Queen’s University made sanctuary an institutional priority
The Sanctuary team from Queen’s University Belfast reflect on their journey towards Sanctuary.In April 2024, Queen’s University took a big…
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Start having courageous conversations about refugee rights
We are not talking about refugee rights enough. Maybe we feel overwhelmed. Maybe we fear how people will respond. But…
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Solidarity with everyone affected by this weekend’s appalling violence
Solidarity, love and strength to everyone affected by this weekend's appalling violence. Thank you to the tens of thousands of…
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This is why I’m running a triathalon for City of Sanctuary
My name is Ori and I’m eleven years old. In August I have set myself a challenge to complete my…
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How this school has prioritised welcome
A primary school has helped to raise enough money to rehome a new family.
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How Local Authorities are stepping up for people seeking sanctuary
My name is Maggie and I lead on our work with Local Authorities. Our Local Authority network is a movement…
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My name is Anne and this is how I’m marking my 75th birthday…
For eight years I have been volunteering to support refugees and asylum seekers in South East Northumberland, mainly in Ashington…
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“You call me refugee”
A School of Sanctuary in Cardiff just shared this poem with us - and it has blown us away.Inspired by…
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The power of lived experience in creating welcome
My name is Yusuf Çiftçi and I am the City of Sanctuary UK Co-Chair. I know that if we are…
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6 steps towards migrant justice
The rights of people who move are under attack.
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How to engage with your new MP
City of Sanctuary local groups play a vital role in our communities. Not only do they provide support and services…