“As somebody who fled war and persecution in Afghanistan to come to the UK and is now a leader in our movement for change, your efforts and determined action never fail to inspire and uplift my spirits.” Sabir Zazai – Chair, Together With Refugees and CEO, Scottish Refugee Council This has been an exceptionally difficult …
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 …
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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 …
Yesterday MP’s voted on the Nationality and Borders Bill in the House of Commons. Sabir Zazai, CEO of Scottish Refugee Council and spokesperson for Together With Refugees, gave the following response: “The government faced strong criticism and a series of rebellions led by a set of former conservative ministers on its proposed hardline approach to …
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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 …
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The webinar aims to support local groups as they plan and execute an event (big or small) to demonstrate widespread support for a more compassionate approach to refugees on the National Day of Action, 21 March. Many groups will be organising landmark actions, but any creative response will help. We know your ideas are best. …
Guest blog: As part of Together With Refugees, One Strong Voice members will be leading and involved in landmark events throughout the UK on 21 March, in this last push to influence the outcome of the inhumane Nationality and Borders Bill. In this guest blog, Jonathan Kazembe, describes the event One Strong Voice is organising …