Sanctuary in Parliament- Postponed
With the increasing political uncertainty at Westminster, we have decided to postpone this year’s Sanctuary in Parliament. We remain committed to holding…
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Lichfield to join the City of Sanctuary network!
30 people representing groups and organisations from Lichfield and District came together on Monday 9th September and signed a declaration…
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‘Missing the Safety Net’ – Government failings are leaving vulnerable people seeking asylum homeless and hungry
A new joint report by the charities Refugee Action and NACCOM, the No Accommodation Network, has revealed that vulnerable people refused asylum in the UK, including pregnant women and those with serious mental health conditions, are being failed by the Government’s asylum support system, leaving them homeless and unable to feed…
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Newcastle University launches Sanctuary Scholarships
Newcastle University has announced it will be awarding three scholarships to people seeking sanctuary to study at the university. The…
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York St John University host national University of Sanctuary Conference
Arooba and Daniel, Members of the Universities of Sanctuary Steering group
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Asylum Statistics: April to June 2019
The immigration statistics for the second quarter of 2019 (Q2) were released on 22nd August. Key asylum figures are below…
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Home Office Welcome Guide for New Refugees
The Home Office has published a guide for adults who have been granted asylum in England to access public services…
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Opportunity to join Exiled Writers Ink Mentoring Scheme
Exiled Writers Ink has an opportunity for writers who have been forced to live in exile and for people who…
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Vulnerable migrants deterred from seeking timely healthcare
A new report by medical charity Doctors of the World (DOTW) UK reveals worrying GP registration policies which discriminate against…
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We are recruiting a Communications Manager!
Hours: 21 hours per week
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Manchester institutions awarded University of Sanctuary and Museum of Sanctuary status
The University of Manchester and Manchester Museum have been awarded university of sanctuary and museum of sanctuary status. The universities…
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Open letter to the Home Secretary
City of Sanctuary has joined over 35 organisations who have signed an open letter to the new Home Secretary, Priti…
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Our office is moving!
From 2nd Aug 2019, we will be based at:
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Hotel breaks for inspirational Sanctuary volunteers!
Room to Reward is a unique volunteer-recognition charity created to say ‘thank you’ to the Hidden Heroes – inspirational volunteers…
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‘Celebrating Our Resilience’ Event
Celebrating Our Resilience event is hosted by the Survivors Speak Out group and Refugee Allies, who invite you to an evening of friendship and solidarity, celebrating the resilience of celebrating the resilience of those re-building their lives after persecution, and marking the UN international day in support of victims of torture.
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Memories from My Land – Piano piece released in support of City of Sanctuary
Internationally renowned classical pianist Margaret Fingerhut is launching the track ‘Memories from My Land’ to raise funds for City of…