Illegal Migration Act: How Newcastle can stand together
On 20th July 2023, the Illegal Migration Act became law, creating a near-total ban on the right to seek sanctuary…
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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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Curious Monkey – Theatre Company of Sanctuary
Newcastle City of Sanctuary represents the coming together of individuals, grass roots organisations, the voluntary and community sector, organisations 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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Just the Ticket – Crowdfunder campaign
This March, Newcastle’s City of Sanctuary is running a Crowdfunder campaign and we need YOUR help.
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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 – Information Session
There is an upcoming event on the 18th October to promote the work of Schools of Sanctuary within schools; for heads, teachers, support staff and educationalists in Newcastle. If you work in a school, or have contacts who do – please share this far and wide and come along! If you are…
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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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Covid-19 updates
There have been and will continue to be changes to the way that services for asylum seekers and refugees are running due to Corona Virus (Covid-19).
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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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Welcome Bags
During Refugee Week we launched our "Welcome Bags" scheme, which is a great way to get involved and spread some…
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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…