As the government continues its hostility towards people seeking asylum through Safety of Rwanda Act, it is imperative that we come together to support them

Join our training course to learn more about how you can support a refugee in Birmingham 👇
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Prayer, Solidarity and Support to all those facing deportation.

And all those resisting.

“Be sure to welcome strangers into your home. By doing this, some have welcomed angels without knowing it.”
Hebrews 13:2

#Rwanda #Rwanda Scheme #notinourname

🚨Immigration raids: your rights, and what to do🚨

We have put together this simple blog against the backdrop of an increasingly violent and Hostile Environment towards migrants in the UK.

Please share widely.

righttoremain.org.uk/immigration-ra…

📣 Please help spread the word in your community that people seeking asylum could be at risk of surprise detention.

'Officials plan to hold refugees who turn up for routine meetings... and will also pick people up nationwide...'

theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/a…

✳️Right to Remain is hosting Rwanda Information Session on Wednesday 1 May, 11am – 12.30pm. ✳️

Find out more about the session below.

righttoremain.org.uk/rwanda-info-se…

Enough of the performative cruelty❌

It's time for a fair, compassionate & workable asylum system. Who's with us?
togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/get-involved/

Want to take a stand against the Safety of Rwanda Act? Please sign JCWI petition ……hewelfareofimmigrants.beaconforms.com/form/ee3d4d40
#RefugeesWelcome Birmingham Churches CTBI CTE JPIT Welcome Churches

If you’re feeling down today about the passing of the Rwanda bill, remember this ⬇️

No flights to Rwanda have taken off yet and we have shown this government our people powered movement is a force to be reckoned with.

Now’s the time to act: secure.freedomfromtorture.org/page/147528/ac…

'We are called to love our neighbour. This Act does not come from a place of love.' – Paul Parker

We've joined 250 others in writing to the PM on the passing of this performatively cruel and misleadingly named 'Safety of Rwanda' Act. quaker.org.uk/news-and-event…

Horrified that the Safety of Rwanda Bill is to become law. How can a UK law be contrary to international laws & the Refugee Convention? #RefugeesWelcome Birmingham Churches CTBI CTE Birmingham Schools of Sanctuary 🧡 The Rep Birmingham Voluntary Service Council Near Neighbours

With our Quaker partners, FCNL (Quakers), Friends World Committee, Quakers in Britain, CFSC (Quakers), and QUNO, we advocate for a lasting peace, release of hostages, and unrestricted humanitarian aid in #Gaza .

👉 Read our joint statement: bit.ly/3JDRsLH

We add our voices to all those calling for an immediate de-escalation between Israel and Iran.

Quakers believe that war is never the answer. As Gazans face imminent famine we once again call for an immediate & permanent ceasefire, release of hostages, and urgent scale-up of aid.

What is peace education? find out here youtube.com/watch?v=PSIF7X…

Quakers in Britain Climate Choirs Sing Truth to Power for Defend our Juries at Penn & Mead reenactment youtu.be/2HCQKKrh-LY?si… CE Quakers

Past trauma can make it difficult to communicate feelings, but one of the ways to heal is through creativity.

So this #WorldPoetryDay , we’re celebrating our Write to Life group!

Read more of their work: freedomfromtorture.org/what-we-do/sur…

Today is #InternationalDayOfHappiness !

Despite tough times for refugee rights, here's our reminder that there's still joy to be found. For us, it's knowing just how many compassionate people are standing with us every day, fighting for a fairer system🧡

What makes YOU happy?

I can manage feeling shorn and vulnerable waking to this message from a dear friend: How amazing of you, dearest Jo, and how important this is for all of us, Palestinians see you too and are anchored in these waves of global solidarity ❤️🤗 #openthewaytogaza Medical Aid for Palestinians

At a time that should be marked by welcome and safety, we are seeing refugees needlessly plunged into homelessness. Alongside St Mungo's and others, we are urging the Govt to give them at least 56 days to secure financial and housing support as they start anew in our communities.

🌍 Excited for our upcoming course on Migration & Peace in Europe! Join us for discussions led by Saskia Basa, Migration & Peace Coordinator, with Quaker Asylum & Refugee Network and Woodbrooke
📅 11 Jun - 2 Jul
🕡Tuesdays 18:30-20:00 (UTC+1)

Register: bit.ly/3PmFKIi