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• Relaunch of Maternity Project Everyone deserves a safe birth. Yet refugee and migrant parents face significantly worse outcomes - higher maternal mortality, increased mental health challenges, more preterm births, and greater risk of congenital anomalies. That's why we started our Maternity Project, and now, after a funding-related pause last year, we're delighted to announce its relaunch! 27 Mar 2025
• 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 if we’re to build a kinder and fairer world, then we need to get talking. 25 Mar 2025
• 20 Years of Community Solidarity This is a very big year for us… we’re marking two decades of City of Sanctuary. For 20 years, we've been building a movement of solidarity, friendship and mutual support across the UK.This journey has been shaped by tens of thousands of ordinary people demanding something better - and doing something about it. 10 Mar 2025
• Refugee Week 2025: Community as a Superpower Held on 16-22 June 2025, Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. 4 Mar 2025
• Building Together: City of Sanctuary Co-production Conference Yesterday in London we held the first ever City of Sanctuary Co-production Conference. The day was attended by representatives from local government, partner organisations, Sanctuary Awarded institututions, and Sanctuary Ambassadors, all united by a shared commitment to meaningful collaboration. 26 Feb 2025
• Our statement on Wales as a Nation of Sanctuary Siân Summers-Rees, Chief Officer City of Sanctuary UK, reflects on the Welsh Government reiterating the ambition to become the first Nation of Sanctuary following a worrying rise of divisive rhetoric and hostility. 13 Feb 2025
• Do something that really matters this Valentine’s Day Stand in solidarity with people seeking sanctuary this Valentine's Day.We know that too often politicians and the media treat issues of the asylum system with anger, mistrust and division. But in our communities, we can write a better story. 30 Jan 2025
• Our Impact: 2024 As we look back on a year marked by both unprecedented challenges and remarkable moments of unity, our mission of fostering welcome, compassion, and understanding has proven more vital than ever. The political landscape of 2024 presented us with key opportunities to advocate for positive change, particularly during the General Election when our networks mobilised to ensure refugee rights remained… 30 Jan 2025
• Want to take part in Refugee Festival Scotland 2025? Refugee Festival Scotland 2025 will be a special anniversary year, marking 25 years of the festival. The theme for this year is MILESTONES! 20 Jan 2025
• DOUBLE your donation! Please note the match-fund is now over, thanks to your incredible generosity we reached our target - thank you! Still want to contribute? Click here to make a donation. 3 Dec 2024
• How we are supporting the arts to create sanctuary City of Sanctuary UK and SBC Theatre recently met with a senior arts and culture policy advisor to discuss the vital role of our Sanctuary in Arts network. The arts play a crucial role in supporting people seeking santuary - we're calling for this Government to recognise and support this work.This meeting was initiated following a letter coordinated by us… 20 Nov 2024
• This Christmas, party with purpose The season is nearly upon us... This year, ho ho how about giving your festive parties some purpose?From mince pie bake sales to Christmas jumper competitions - get into the season's spirit by using your festive bash to help build this movement of welcome for people seeking sanctuary.Bring your friends, family, and colleagues together while knowing that every penny you… 7 Nov 2024