On a cold day in late January, Together With Refugees drove its message directly to Westminster on an open-top bus – that the government’s plan to send refugees to Rwanda is cruel and must be scrapped. After protesting on the bus, activists with lived experience went inside Parliament to meet MPs and share their experiences …
Refugee activist Ali Ghaderi on his day at Parliament Read More »
Over the last six months Tom Nguyen, has been coordinating the coalition’s parliamentary team, and drawing on the expertise and contacts of our members to lobby MPs and peers on the Nationality and Borders Act. We’re doing a deeper assessment of our parliamentary work as part of a wider reflection of the coalition’s activities over …
Our joint influence and impact with peers and MPs Read More »
Today, in the face of overwhelming opposition, and forced to resort to strong-arm tactics in the House of Lords, the Government has managed to steamroller the catastrophic Nationality and Borders Bill through Parliament. The bill will harm people seeking sanctuary This bill will punish refugees who have been left with no other options to find …
After the government forces through the Nationality & Borders Bill we fight on… Read More »
PRESS RELEASE: 20/04/2022 Actor Juliet Stevenson and the Ukrainian refugee family she is hosting at her home were joined today (Wednesday 20th April 2022) by Robert Rinder, Lily Cole and a host of other celebrities, refugees and campaigners from campaign coalition Together With Refugees on a boat on the Thames to urge MPs to ‘vote …
The Nationality and Borders Bill will see people fleeing war and persecution – some of the world’s most vulnerable people – criminalised, detained and deported. We are calling on MPs to accept two vital reforms to this bill proposed by the House of Lords: +MPs are being asked to approve a change to remove Clause …
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to the fastest growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War Two. The UN says over 2.5 million people have now fled from Ukraine, and many more are set to follow as the conflict intensifies. Most people are going to neighbouring countries, but growing numbers will move to …
Government ‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme and their proposal for ALL refugees Read More »
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia is leading to the fastest growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War Two. With bombs targeting civilians, people are fleeing for their lives. Over two million people have already escaped the country, and as many five million could flee in the coming weeks, according to the UN refugee …
Government faces tidal wave of anger over Ukraine refugee response Read More »
Love was in the air across the UK on Valentine’s Day 2022, as communities showed their heart for refugees! It was truly heartwarming to see all the creative orange hearts and Valentine’s Day cards with messages to MPs. Messages ranged from funny and sweet to sincere and heartfelt. Over 90 MPs of all political persuasions …
“It has been an incredible year in our collective struggles seeking justice for those forced to flee their homes. Having arrived in the UK from war-torn Afghanistan in 1999, I know how important a warm welcome and fair and compassionate approach to refugees is. But this year we observed unspeakable tragedies in the asylum journey, …