Asylum Matters to become an Independent Organisation
City of Sanctuary UK is excited to announce that Asylum Matters, currently hosted by us, will be registering as an…
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We are recruiting for a Midlands and East of England Regional Coordinator!
We are recruiting!
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Families Together: Local level campaign toolkit launched
The Families Together coalition has produced a whole toolkit of resources to help local campaigners pushing for the UK Government…
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FABRIC OF OUR LIVES – an immersive Photographic and Textile Exhibition set to tour the UK in 2020
Fabric of Our Lives – An immersive Photographic and Textile Exhibition set to tour the UK in 2020,
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Refugee Solidarity Summit
Sanctuary volunteers are invited to an event on January 31st & February 1st, 'The Refugee Solidarity Summit'organised by Solidarity with Refugees, Humans for…
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Ex-Leicester City player lends support to Leicester City of Sanctuary
Football is one of the most popular sports around the world. It has the natural power to bring people together,…
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General Election Resources for Asylum & Refugee Advocates
The upcoming general election on December 12 gives us a key opportunity to raise our voice for the rights of…
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Yorkshire & Humberside 2020 Regional Gathering
The 2020 Yorkshire & Humberside regional gathering took place in Leeds on Saturday 15 February 2020.
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UK Universities pledge to welcome refugees on World Access to Higher Education Day
City of Sanctuary welcomes the commitment shown today, on World Access to Higher Education Day, from UK universities who have…
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The first ‘Theatre of Sanctuary’ Network Gathering at Leeds Playhouse
Last Friday (15th November 2019) was the first 'Theatre of Sanctuary' Network Gathering, bringing together 35 individuals from across the…
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Home Office concedes unlawful imposition of study restriction
The Home Office has conceded it had acted unlawfully in imposing a study restriction as a condition of bail on…
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Asylum Matters launches new resources on the Asylum Accommodation and Support Contract
Asylum Matters has launched new resources focusing on the Asylum Accommodation and Support Contract (AASC) and the Advice, Issue Reporting and Eligibility (AIRE) contract. The campaign group says the aim of these resources is to support frontline organisations to help people seeking asylum to understand their rights and hold the…
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Refugee Week Leadership Project – Call for Applications
As part of Refugee Week 2020, Counterpoint Arts are looking to work with emerging leaders from refugee backgrounds, giving them leading roles in the production of Refugee Week 2020, and offering tailored support for their own leadership journeys – including training from the Clore Leadership Programme. They are inviting applications…
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Campaigners raise concerns on Home Office Immigration Surgeries in Religious & Community Organisations
Refugee and migrant supporters are concerned with emerged reports that the Home Office working with religious and community organisations to embed immigration enforcement teams in their services (see here and here). The Guardian reports that those who take part in these ‘immigration surgeries’ are assured the sessions are not offered as part of…
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‘Failing’ new Home Office contract leave many asylum seekers destitute and more vulnerable
City of Sanctuary has joined over 100 local and national organisations across the country to raise concerns and the need…
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Classical pianist Margaret Fingerhut raises over £75,000 for City of Sanctuary!
Internationally renowned classical pianist Margaret Fingerhut has raised over £75,000 for refugees in a series of 32 piano recitals across…