“Beyond Belief” – Home Office Asylum Interviews Reveal a Culture Tainted by Prejudgement
Freedom from Torture today publishes a new report "Beyond Belief" on the experience of the asylum interview for torture survivors…
Posts Categorized: National
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MPs launch inquiry into combating isolation during COVID-19
The All Party Parliamentary Group on Social Integration has set up a new short inquiry to identify best practice for reaching…
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Advocacy work to protect refugees and migrants from COVID-19
COVID-19 poses a great threat to the lives of most vulnerable within our society and among them are people seeking…
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Refugees given the right to vote in Scotland
Refugees living in Scotland have secured the the right to vote in the country's national and local elections. It’s a…
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Yorkshire & Humberside 2020 Gathering
The Yorkshire and Humberside Gathering took place on Saturday 15 February 2020 at Leeds University – it as a brilliant…
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City of Sanctuary Update from the Chair and Chief Officer
Dear City of Sanctuary Friends,
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Report on the Impact of Family Separation on Child Refugees in the UK
Amnesty International UK, Refugee Council and Save the Children have recently issued a report, Without my Family – a piece of research…
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Ex-Leicester City player lends support to Leicester City of Sanctuary
Football is one of the most popular sports around the world. It has the natural power to bring people together,…
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Yorkshire & Humberside 2020 Regional Gathering
The 2020 Yorkshire & Humberside regional gathering took place in Leeds on Saturday 15 February 2020.
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UK Universities pledge to welcome refugees on World Access to Higher Education Day
City of Sanctuary welcomes the commitment shown today, on World Access to Higher Education Day, from UK universities who have…
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The first ‘Theatre of Sanctuary’ Network Gathering at Leeds Playhouse
Last Friday (15th November 2019) was the first 'Theatre of Sanctuary' Network Gathering, bringing together 35 individuals from across the…
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Home Office concedes unlawful imposition of study restriction
The Home Office has conceded it had acted unlawfully in imposing a study restriction as a condition of bail on…
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Refugee Week Leadership Project – Call for Applications
As part of Refugee Week 2020, Counterpoint Arts are looking to work with emerging leaders from refugee backgrounds, giving them leading roles in the production of Refugee Week 2020, and offering tailored support for their own leadership journeys – including training from the Clore Leadership Programme. They are inviting applications…
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Campaigners raise concerns on Home Office Immigration Surgeries in Religious & Community Organisations
Refugee and migrant supporters are concerned with emerged reports that the Home Office working with religious and community organisations to embed immigration enforcement teams in their services (see here and here). The Guardian reports that those who take part in these ‘immigration surgeries’ are assured the sessions are not offered as part of…
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South-East Gathering 2019
The South-East City of Sanctuary gathering was generously hosted this year by Hastings Community of Sanctuary who welcomed more than…
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In Three Words – Unlocking Detention
As part of this year's Unlocking Detention, City of Sanctuary network supporters are invited to to take part in In…