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Posts Categorized: faith
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This year, give the gift of welcome!
We are building a more welcoming UK for people forced to flee their homes - with your support we can…
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Sanctuary in Scotland: guidance on refugee issues for faith groups in Scotland
Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees has published a new guidance document: Sanctuary in Scotland is a guide providing information on refugee…
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Call out from One Strong Voice – new collective for people with lived experience of seeking sanctuary and the wider immigration system
Do you want to be part of making positive change? If you have direct lived experience of the asylum and…
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Guide to Privacy Settings on social media and other data protection resources
Privacy International have shared a series of useful resources aimed at migrant and refugee organisations and the people with whom…
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Interfaith Glasgow zoom event on Sunday 19 April 2020: Faith and COVID-19 – Staying Connected at a Time of Physical Distancing
Please see message below from Interfaith Glasgow about their upcoming event:
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City of Sanctuary Update from the Chair and Chief Officer
Dear City of Sanctuary Friends,
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2019 Annual Conference and AGM Report
Report on 2019 City of Sanctuary Annual Conference and AGM
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Stories of Sanctuary music project packs out Durham Cathedral’s Chapter House
Raghad Haddad, Sam Slatcher, Dewi Erwan and the Sanctuary Seekers Choir (from left to right). Photo: Sophie Nimmins
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Waiting in the Dark: Refugee Action Report on Asylum Decision-Making
Refugee Action has just launched a report, Waiting in the dark: how the asylum system dehumanises, disempowers and damages, as part…
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Church Leaders denounce suspension of “Dubs” policy
In a joint letter to the Home Secretary, the leaders of five Churches have expressed their concern at the Government’s announcement that it intends to suspend the programme for the safe re-settlement of unaccompanied minors seeking refuge in the United Kingdom.
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City of Sanctuary included in The Guardian / Observer Charity Appeal
As we near the end of a year marked by the greatest refugee crisis in living memory, we’re delighted to…
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National Cathedrals Conference hears about City of Sanctuary
City of Sanctuary Trustee, Helen Moore, and also Community Engagement Officer for York Minster gave a presentation on City of…
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Parliamentary Inquiry call for evidence on ‘Claiming asylum in the UK if you are persecuted for your faith or belief’
The All Party Parliamentary Group on International Freedom of Religion or Belief And Asylum Advocacy Group is calling for evidence on ‘Claiming asylum in the UK if you are persecuted for your faith or belief’.
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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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