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…
Posts Categorized: Welcome
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Surrey and Sussex Healthcare Trust are now a Maternity Service of Sanctuary
The maternity team at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has been honoured with our prestigious Maternity Stream of Sanctuary…
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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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Local Media Challenge: Amplify your compassion
If you're tired of reading headlines that create division, join our mission. This challenge aims to platform the call for…
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Speaking up for Sanctuary as an Institution: living your values
Megan Greenwood, City of Sanctuary UK’s schools coordinator, reflects on the vital role institutions like schools, colleges, libraries, universities and…
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Bad jokes for a good cause: campaign against unfair family reunion rules
The UK's unfair family reunion laws are a bad joke.
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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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The power of conversation to change minds about people seeking sanctuary
City of Sanctuary UK's Communications Manager reflects on the power of conversation to change minds about people seeking sanctuary, to…
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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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Refugee Week 2023 is coming!
Refugee Week is a UK-wide festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. This year's…
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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…