The tragic picture of Alan Kurdi put a human face on the issue of migration across the Mediterranean which had risen in public consciousness over the summer of 2015. The phrase ‘refugee crisis’ ...
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01 Jan 2019I was a stranger and you invited me in
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25 Dec 2018A Christmas Prayer for Refugees
Lord, you were once a refugee as the small child from the manger fleeing to Egypt. And so we pray for all those who are fleeing persecution, adversity and hopelessness. We remember the millions ...
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08 Dec 2018Aquarius in port: last large vessel withdraws from Mediterranean refugee rescue
Back in June, the refugee rescue ship Aquarius was at the centre of a media storm when Matteo Salvini, Italy’s interior minister, refused permission for it to dock, forcing the transfer at sea of ...
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26 Nov 2018Intern opportunity with Refugee Week for people from refugee backgrounds
Counterpoints Arts are inviting applications for a new programme for emerging leaders to support the production of Refugee Week 2019. Funded by Ben and Jerry’s Foundation, this new leadership ...
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22 Nov 2018Update from CTBI Churches’ Refugee Network
CTBIs Churches’ Refugee Network met again today with representation around the table and on the phone from a variety of denominations and organisations working around the UK and Ireland. CRN ...
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28 Oct 2018Lift the Ban on people seeking asylum working
The Lift the Ban coalition is calling for the right to work for people seeking asylum, and their adult dependants, after six months of having lodged an asylum claim or further submission, ...
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23 Oct 2018European Asylum Conference declaration
150 asylum experts from churches and civil society last week issued a declaration calling on an end to the EU asylum regime of hotspots and the establishment of ways of safe passage into Europe. ...
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04 Oct 2018Those Who Dream: Christian Responses to Migration (27 October)
Union Chapel in Islington are hosting an event around Those Who Dream: Christian Reflections on Europe’s Responses to Migration in Europe on Saturday 27 October. The theological event aims to: ...
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03 Oct 2018Resilience Toolbox – strategies for coping with pressure in refugee ministry (17 November)
Working with refugees and asylum seekers often means helping people in very difficult situations and hearing traumatic, personal stories. Pressure can build very quickly. It is easy to feel ...
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29 Sep 2018Refugee Highway Partnership Roundtable 2019 in Sarajevo (4-8 February)
The Refugee Highway Partnership is running its Roundtable 2019 on 4–8 February in Sarajevo. Around 150 refugee workers along with church and mission leaders from across Europe are expected to ...