Two new Sanctuary Awards
We hope you all had a fantastic Refugee Week - it was incredible to see all of the activities and…
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Joint Statement: Newcastle stands together against the Illegal Migration Bill
In March 2023, the UK Government introduced the Illegal Migration Bill to Parliament. If passed, the Bill would make it almost impossible to seek sanctuary in the UK.
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Refugee Week 2022 – Schools of Sanctuary
It has been fabulous to see so many events happening to celebrate Refugee Week 2022.
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Arts and Sanctuary
A story illustrating the powerful role that Arts can play in Sanctuary.
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A positive vision of Welcome, Newcastle: City of Sanctuary
Like many residents we have been shocked and saddened by the plight of those forced to flee their home country…
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Newcastle Leaders Statement on changes to the Asylum System
A quick update to share the statement that the Leader of the Council shared with full council:
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Newcastle Library of Sanctuary
We are proud and delighted that Newcastle Library has been named a Library of Sanctuary. A small celebration was held…
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Newcastle University of Sanctuary
We are very pleased that Newcastle University was awarded University of Sanctuary Status in June 2021. The University has been…
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Schools of Sanctuary
Here at City of Sanctuary Newcastle we have a few ideas in the pipeline and one of the things that we are hoping to give a push this year is the work around Schools of Sanctuary – you can read more about this work here: Home | Schools of Sanctuary…
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Newcastle University Scholarships
https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/sanctuary/
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Free Online Training Course
There is now a City of Sanctuary online training module aimed at front line professionals, volunteers and anyone else wanting…
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Refugee Week – Fenham Library
Hello! Hope you all had a fabulous Refugee Week and were able to get out and about and celebrate at…
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FoodWorks Treats
At the end of March Newcastle City Council, YHN, Newcastle City of Sanctuary and FoodWorks, along with a group of individuals who have come to Newcastle through the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (VPRS) came together for a lunchtime of delicious food.
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Newcastle: City of Sanctuary
A quick, but important update from the City of Sanctuary about a recent letter that was sent out to Faith Leaders' in Newcastle from Nick Forbes, Leader of the Council.
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Scholarships of Sanctuary
Its been a busy time here at City of Sanctuary – thanks to all of those who have signed up to receive updates and information – we are hoping that people will continue to sign up and be part of the movement so do encourage any friends, colleagues or interested…
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Keeping those New Years Resolutions, and an update on the ‘Lift the Ban’ campaign
Hello again,
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Refugees Welcome in Newcastle
The past few days in Newcastle have seen a very active campaign to support the welcoming of refugees in the UK and the North East. On Saturday, 12th September a march was held through Newcastle from the Life Centre to the Newcastle Civic Centre followed by a rally. The event…
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North East Solidarity with Calais Refugees
The past few months have seen a heightened international focus on the refugee crisis in Europe, including the mounting tensions at Calais. We've received many requests from people asking how they can be of help to these asylum seekers. One group which we are connected with that is striving to…