What is Kwibuka20?
Kwibuka means ‘remember’ in Kinyarwanda, Rwanda’s language. It describes the annual commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
News
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We support the STAR campaign for equal access to universities
City of Sanctuary has just pledged its support for the STAR (Student Action for Refugees) and the NUS campaign for…
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Towards a Sanctuary Summit
A new movement is gathering momentum in Britain to speak up for those who come here needing a place of safety. It has grown from initiatives such as Still Human Still Here, Migrants Rights Network, Citizens, and the City of Sanctuary network, to remind people of the country’s historic role…
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SYRIA – Leeds campaign and update
We were proud to be one of the charities campaigning for UK to offer resettlement to Syrian refugees. This campaign…
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We did it! UK Accepts Syrian Refugees
Today the Government announced life saving news. Thanks to you, the UK will open its doors to some of the most vulnerable refugees who have fled the Syrian conflict, offering them resettlement places and the chance to rebuild their lives in safety in Britain.
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Inspiring National Conference Celebrating Sanctuary
Inspire! Celebrate! Network! – These were the key words of the day at Leeds Civic Hall on Monday 27th January…
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Two more cities join the anti-destitution campaign.
On 15 January 2014 and 21 January 2014, Kirklees City Council and Swansea City Council respectively passed motions against the destitution of asylum seekers. We congratulate both cities. The motions are strongly worded and resolve to join Still Human Still Here. A total of nine Councils have now passed motions…
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Book launched on refugee experiences in Wales
200 people including asylum seekers, attended the launch of a new book presenting the experiences of refugees in Wales at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea on Thursday 23 January 2014. Swansea East Sian James MP; Swansea West Julie James AM and The Deputy Lord Mayor of Swansea all spoke and mentioned…
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New Report about Public Attitudes to Immigration
Ipsos MORI report – Perceptions and reality about public attitudes to immigration in the UK.
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We're one of 25 charities supporting the call to resettle vulnerable Syrian Refugees
The City of Sanctuary has joined other charities such as Refugee Council, Oxfam and The Children’s Society in an open letter calling on the Prime Minister to respond to the UNCHR appeal for European countries to offer sanctuary for Syrian Refugees.
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Successful Midlands Regional Conference
56 people (including 16 refugees) attended a buzzing regional meeting hosted by Birmingham City of Sanctuary at the Quaker Meeting House on Saturday 11th January. 8 Midlands cities were represented and speakers / visitors also came from Bradford, Leeds, Manchester and Dublin. We were reminded of the importance and usefulness…
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New City of Sanctuary jobs created with grant support.
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Emmaus Oxford celebrates story of an asylum seeker
Oxford Emmaus provides two solidarity places to failed asylum seekers in their community. You can read Hassan’s story in the attached newsletter or click here. Thank you to Emmaus for believing in Hussan and supporting him through traumatic times.
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Emmaus Oxford celebrates story of an asylum seeker
Oxford Emmaus provides two solidarity places to failed asylum seekers in their community. You can read Hassan’s story in the attached newsletter or click here. Thank you to Emmaus for believing in Hussan and supporting him through traumatic times.
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Cardiff City of Sanctuary in World record Nativity Play
Cardiff City of Sanctuary group have been involved in a world record breaking nativity play during the festive season.
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Newsletters
Newsletters are a great way to communicate information with members and supporters and keep them regularly updated. Here are two…