Rooted in the conviction that there is that of God in every person, Quakers across Britain are working to welcome people seeking sanctuary.
Throughout Refugee Week (19–25 June) Friends House Euston will be open as a space to discuss the role of culture in renewing and regenerating values rooted in love, unity and peace.
http://quaker.org.uk/our-work/social-justice/migration#heading-1 Continue reading “Responding to forced migration – Refugee Week 2017”
Thank you to those who contributions ideas for recommendations for the UK’s review under the UN Universal Periodic Review process. We put your suggestions out to diplomats here in Geneva, and we were pleased to see that refugees’ and migrants’ rights came up frequently during the review, which took place last week. Continue reading “Ask your election candidates …”
“We will ensure Britain remains a place of sanctuary for refugees and asylum seekers. The existing system is, however, geared towards people who are young enough, fit enough, and have the resources to get to Britain, rather than those who are most in need of our help. Continue reading “Election Manifestos – Commitments to Asylum-seekers & Refugees”
