EHRiC Report on Destitution and Insecure Immigration Status in Scotland
The Equality and Human Rights Committee of the Scottish Parliament has published its inquiry report into destitution and insecure immigration…
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University of Bristol Sanctuary scholarship- Open for Applications
The University of Bristol (UoB) Sanctuary Scholarship is open for applications for 2017 entry. The application deadline is 22 June 2017. The Scholarship is open to the full spectrum of forced migrant immigration statuses (i.e. asylum seekers, refugees, those granted Humanitarian Protection, and those granted Limited Leave to Remain, as well as the dependents of…
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Our registered office is moving
From 8th June, our registered office in Leeds is moving.
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G4S & Body-Worn Video Cameras – Call for Evidence
Since December 2016, G4S have asked their housing welfare officers to wear body worn video cameras when they conduct home visits. They have not yet published an operational policy or privacy impact assessment (PIA) regarding this practice and it is unclear how video data is being collected, stored and accessed.…
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Guide to Refugees and the General Election
City of Sanctuary is urging all its supporters to contact their Parliamentary candidates and ask them to sign up to…
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CoS Trustee wins Fusion Woman of the Year Award.
We are proud of Qazi Marzia Babakarkhail who won the prestigious Fusion Woman of the Year award in Oldham last month.…
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Refugees Welcome? APPG on Refugees Report on the experience of new refugees in the UK.
The All Party Parliamentary Group on Refugees reported last month after an investigation into the experience of new refugees in…
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We are recruiting for a Campaigns Project Manager for Wales
We are recruiting for a Campaigns Project Manager for Wales for the 'Asylum Matters' project
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Syrian Leaders programme
Common Purpose is running a programme from 16th to 19th of May for Syrian leaders in the diaspora that aims…
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Wales – A Nation of Sanctuary!
A Nation of Sanctuary – what an idea. A whole country where people seeking sanctuary find people who welcome them,…
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The Football Association launches a partnership approach to working with refugees
Last month the City of Sanctuary Development Officer and Roger Nyantou, CoS Trustee attended a meeting called by Kevin Coleman,…
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Hull to launch National Celebration of World Refugee Day
On Tuesday 20th June, Hull, City of Sanctuary, will proudly launch World Refugee Day at Hull Minster, formerly Holy Trinity Church and the church of William Wilberforce. The event will run from 11 am throughout the day with lunch provided. All are welcome to attend for all or part of the…
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New report from Calais by the Refugee Rights Data Project
Six months after the Calais 'Jungle' camp demolition, Refugee Rights Data Project has published a new report n 24th April 2017, based on interviews with more than 200 refugees sleeping rough in the Calais area.
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City of Sanctuary Hosts New Advocacy and Campaigns Project – Asylum Matters
What is Asylum Matters?
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Chai: Opportunities in every cup!
Chaigaram is a social purpose business focused on empowering refugees by providing them with employment and leadership opportunities within our tea company. Refugee employees are integrated into the business alongside people who are passionate about providing a positive experience for them as they fulfill jobs ranging
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Factsheets on Family Reunification available from The Migrants’ Law Project
Information leaflets about family reunification for asylum seeking children in Europe who have family members in the UK are now…