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…
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Migrants Organise Launch ‘Promote the Migrant Vote’ Campaign
In advance of the General Election on 12 December, Migrants Organise have launched their Promote The Migrant Vote campaign to support migrants…
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South-East Gathering 2019
The South-East City of Sanctuary gathering was generously hosted this year by Hastings Community of Sanctuary who welcomed more than…
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We are recruiting a new Trustee with a secretarial role!
City of Sanctuary are seeking a new trustee to join the Board of Trustees in a secretarial role. Ideally the…
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In Three Words – Unlocking Detention
As part of this year's Unlocking Detention, City of Sanctuary network supporters are invited to to take part in In…
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Arts Resource Pack
The arts play a vital role in creating a culture of welcome, challenging the status quo and shaping the kind…
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North West Regional Gathering
The North West Regional Gathering was generously hosted this year by Lancashire Football Association at their County Ground & Sports…
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Birmingham Schools of Sanctuary impress international delegates in Athens
Schools of Sanctuary teachers and CoS National Development Officer with some of the Greek delegates
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Lessons Not Learned: How asylum decision-making in the UK has repeatedly failed
The Home Office needs an urgent complete overhaul of its systems to avoid another imminent major immigration scandal, according to a report about its approach to processing immigration applications.