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Movement building
We are building a movement of welcome by supporting and encouraging mainstream sectors to embed solidarity, compassion and inclusion within their work. Our awards programme recognises and celebrates the organisations who go above and beyond.

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Our resource packs are a one-stop-shop for organisations wanting to best support people seeking sanctuary within their specific sector.

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Keeping in touch with MPs (UK), Members (Ireland), MSPs (Scotland) and AMs (Wales) is an important way of building a relationship with City of Sanctuary groups and being able to bring forward issues.

Examples

Learning about Irish Politics through ‘Sanctuary in Politics’

The second highly successful ‘Sanctuary in Politics’ course ran in Dublin in Feb and March 2017 and included a module on contemporary Irish politics plus a chance to meet politicians from different parties.

Keeping in touch

The Hay, Brecon and Talgarth CoS group have been keeping in touch with their MP Chris Davies

Swindon CoS at ‘Sanctuary in Parliament’ 2016

Swindon CoS met with MP Robert Buckland at Sanctuary in Parliament 2016