Hostile Environment: Checks on 70m Bank Accounts in Search for Illegal Immigrants
In a recent article, the Guardian revealed that banks and building societies will be carrying out immigration checks on 70m current…
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Highlights from CoS development in the North West
There have been great strides in sanctuary awards work - a City of Sanctuary strategic tool to sustain welcome in the mainstream. Three schools (English Martyrs in Preston & both the Cathedral Schools in Lancaster), have gained the School of Sanctuary award. Staff at Bolton's Octagon Theatre have had awareness sessions which generated great enthusiasm…
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“Cracks in the Irish deterrent asylum system”
Asylum campaigner, John Grayson has written an insightful article on the Direct Provision (DP) system for asylum seekers in Ireland. The DP…
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Widden Primary School becomes Gloucester’s First School of Sanctuary
A primary school in Gloucester has become the first in the city to receive a special status for developing a…
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Portsmouth explores how to become a City of Sanctuary
A new City of Sanctuary group in Portsmouth, led by British Red Cross and inspired by Journeys Festival International arrival…
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Jeremy Corbyn visits the First Sports Club of Sanctuary
Brighton Table Tennis Club, the first Sports Club of Sanctuary - awarded by Sanctuary on Sea for its excellent welcome…
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ASYLUM SEEKERS RIGHT TO WORK CONFERENCE DUBLIN
On Thursday 21st September City of Sanctuary Dublin will host a groundbreaking high level conference entitled 'Asylum Seekers Right to Work'. With speakers including a Supreme Court Judge,a Human Rights Commissioner, business CEOs and Trade Union leaders alongside asylum seekers and refugees telling their story, the conference promises to be…
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‘Start a Conversation’ Pack for Jo Cox Loneliness Commission: Spotlight on Refugees & Asylum-Seekers
The Jo Cox Loneliness Commission’s spotlight month on refugees and asylum seekers is taking place in October, and will aim…
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Swindon host a successful Southwest and Wales CoS Regional Conference
Forty delegates from 14 cities and towns of sanctuary groups from the South West of England and Wales came together…
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Detention is violent, harmful and immoral – Right to Remain response to the BBC Panorama revelations
Below, we provide the response from Right to Remain to the BBC Panorama September 4th broadcast undercover footage filmed in Brook House detention centre. The footage was recorded by a detainee custody officer and reveals self harm and attempted suicides, as well as widespread mistreatment and violence against detainees.
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South West and Wales Regional Conference on 7th September in Swindon
Local groups in the South West of England and Wales will gather in Swindon on Thursday 7th to share inspirational…
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Yorkshire & Humber Maternity of Sanctuary Stream is hiring!
The Yorkshire and Humber Maternity Stream of the City of Sanctuary is looking to appoint project manager.
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Jo Cox Loneliness Commission: spotlight month on refugees & asylum seekers
More information available on Refugee Action film night and start a conversation pack below:
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Aspen Cards – Issues arising / Mixed news
The Home Office has confirmed that recipients of ‘Section 4’ support can now use their Aspen cards to purchase goods…
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Free tickets for asylum seekers and refugees from the FA to World Cup qualifier at Wembley
The Football Association has been able to access tickets to the upcoming World Cup qualifier between England and Slovenia at…
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Run, walk, swim or cycle: Make your miles count for Family Reunion this September
City of Sanctuary supporters might be interested in an event that the British Red Cross are holding this September.