On this day 23rd of June 2012 I did something special and extraordinary, which was carrying the Olympic torch for London games. It was such brilliant opportunity to be recognised for my community activism, youth voice and participation work by being selected as one of 9k

mirror.co.uk/features/afgha… Read about the inspirational sisters who have rebuilt their lives in Cumbria Carlisle City of Sanctuary 🧡 COWC Multicultural Cumbria

For #RefugeeWeek we worked with the incredible Ghafouri sisters from Afghanistan. Now Mozghan a talented football player is faced with an injury which urgently needs surgery so she can fulfil her dream of playing in the premiere league. Can you help? gofundme.com/f/nvwsk-knee-s…

🚨BREAKING: The Rwanda scheme has been scrapped. This is a win for all those who fought against the cruel and costly plan. Now we need a fair new plan for refugees. #FairBeginsHere

Thanks to all who helped raise funds or donated

Interested in pursuing a Library, Museum, Art Gallery or Theatre of Sanctuary Award? 🏆 Join us this Wednesday at 11am for a quick fire session to learn about the award process & for us to answer any questions. Register your free place now👇 cityofsanctuary.org/events/librari…

Take a look at the new IMIX website! ➡️ Brand new resource hub covering media, social media & messaging ➡️ Dedicated virtual press office ➡️ A simple way to book free training ➡️ Powerful case studies highlighting how we tell the human story of migration imix.org.uk

A reminder: it shouldn't have to happen to you for it to matter to you. #TogetherWithRefugees, always. RT if you agree. Bottom pic: the incredible lot at Hastings Community Of Sanctuary 🧡

During #Paris2024 we'll be cheering Refugee Olympic Team representing the 100 million displaced people around the world. Discover their stories and raise your voice to support them as they compete at the highest level 🫶

Our humanity is far more important than our nationality.

They came from all over the world to compete for one team at #Paris2024. The Refugee Olympic Team shines as a beacon of hope, embodying the strength and dreams of over 100 million refugees. Watch their journey as they chase Olympic glory. #ForThe100Million 🫶

Welcome question from Laura Kyrke-Smith MP to the Minister today. Being granted refugee status should be a moment for celebration but we are failing people seeking to rebuild their lives here. Pleasing to hear the Government will consider changes to prevent refugee homelessness.

This is our country. The very best of us.

There's no better time to wear your heart on your sleeve. Show that you stand in solidarity with people seeking sanctuary with our range of tees, hoodies, jumpers & more. FREE POSTAGE ALL WEEKEND🧡 sanctuary-store.teemill.com/collection/all…

Solidarity, love and strength to everyone affected by this weekend's appalling violence. Thank you to the tens of thousands of people, many in Cities of Sanctuary, who have stood up for their neighbours & cleaned up after these mobs. There are far more of us than of them.

Cumbria If anyone experiences any Islamaphobic or racist hate in Cumbria, please report it to the police; it can be done online on this form: cumbria.police.uk/ro/report/hate… Cumbria Police awaz cumbria

Did you know... Rochdale AFC is one of the UK's first Football Clubs of Sanctuary! ⚽️🧡 Its Hope Football scheme provides refugees with a safe and inclusive space to play the beautiful game. This builds community cohesion and addresses social isolation.

Guillaume & Donard just won bronze in the 400m for the Refugee Paralympic Team! 🏆🏃 Now living in Bradford, both attend Bradford College, an awarded College of Sanctuary. "I want to show the world that being blind doesn’t mean your life is over. You can still do great things."

Don't scroll past. Don't become desensitised to news like this. Over the weekend, at least 8 people died trying to the reach the UK. Don't let these deaths become just numbers. Every single one of these people were someone's everything. #SafeRoutesNow independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

“Instead of thinking about ‘stopping the boats’ and ‘stopping the gangs’, we need to be thinking about how we fulfil our moral duty to the world and people who move” We need safe routes, not more militarisation. Our @ravsrm on Al Jazeera English after another horrific Channel tragedy.