The General Election: how to step up
There will be a General Election on 4 July. Now is the time to supercharge our message of welcome. This…
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Join the Run a Mile Fundraiser!
Hello, my name is Megan and I lead the Schools of Sanctuary project at City of Sanctuary UK.
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What to do when a political canvasser knocks on your door…
Election campaigns are unique. They are the only time when MPs and political candidates come to your doorstep looking for…
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Start having courageous conversations about refugee rights
We are not talking about refugee rights enough. Maybe we feel overwhelmed. Maybe we fear how people will respond. But…
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We’re looking for a new Director of Operations
Come and join our small but mighty team!
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Applications open: Sanctuary in Politics course
We are now recruiting participants for the Sanctuary in Politics course: London Autumn 2024.
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Illegal Migration Bill: Not in Our Name
City of Sanctuary are co-sigantories on JCWI's latest campaign - Not in Our Name. This is about showing opposition to…
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Not in our name – Sign our open letter to the PM
We all deserve to live safe from harm. But the Government’s newly passed Illegal Migration Act will have a devastating…
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The Refugee Ban Bill has passed – so what does it mean?
The Refugee Ban Bill, more officially known as the Illegal Migration Bill, has now been passed into law. This is…
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Speak up for Sanctuary: will you stand up for refugee rights?
Speak up for Sanctuary is a programme designed to support people who may have little or no previous campaigning experience…
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This Refugee Week, put your compassion into action
Refugee Week starts today! This year, the theme of the festival is compassion. This week, and every week, the City…
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Speak up for Sanctuary: NEW training programme
We are very excited to launch a brand new free City of Sanctuary training programme, Speak Up for Sanctuary.
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One year on: How City of Sanctuary stepped up to help Ukraine
Friday marks 1 year since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Thousands of people have been killed and millions have been uprooted…
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City of Sanctuary’s impact in 2022
I'm Siân, and as the Chief Officer at City of Sanctuary UK I have the absolute pleasure and privilege to…
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Solidarity with people seeking sanctuary in Knowsley
Everyone deserves to live in safety, no matter who they are or where they come from.
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Events and training in 2023
Throughout 2022 we held over fifty events, from safeguarding workshops to support and best practice sharing for schools, universities and…