Today as Europe faces the greatest refugee crisis since that war, we urge you to reflect on our nation’s proud history and ensure we live up to the standard set by generations past.
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The report found that police violence has taught refugee children to fear the same authorities who should be protecting them, leaving the way open for smugglers and those who want to exploit the children, including traffickers.
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VPRS will now be extended to include refugees from the Middle East North Africa region and a total of 20,000 refugees are expected to be resettled by 2020.
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The hard work of Refugees Welcome supporters during the general election campaign paid off.
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On news of the closure, Safe Passage initiated a mass action, supporting refugee welcome groups and communities across the country.
Read MoreThese vulnerability-led criteria are a significant improvement on the arbitrary and unfair ones used in Calais last year. That said using the March 20th cut off date lacks credibility and seriousness
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MPs will vote on whether the government should re-consult with local authorities on their ability to accommodate vulnerable refugee children from Europe, effectively keeping the ‘Dub’s scheme’ open.
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The country we know and love is bigger than this. Communities and councils across the country stand ready to do more. The government must agree to extend the programme and re-consult with councils immediately.
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There are an estimated 2,300 unaccompanied minors in Greece, 1,400 of whom are on a waiting list for children’s shelters, while staying in inadequate conditions or are street homeless.
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