Cambridge Must Act

we are the Cambridge chapter of Europe Must Act, campaigning to show that Cambridge supports the urgent relocation of asylum-seekers from Aegean island camps.

[@alarmphone @alarm_phone]

SOS! ~80 lives at risk!

This morning, we received a distress call from a boat in the Maltese SAR zone, with ~80 people on board, escaping from #Libya. We lost contact 4h ago. RCC Malta fails to answer our calls. We call on them to not delay rescue once again. Act immediately!

[UK Must Act 🧡 @EuropeMustActUK]

The conservatives are doing a survey on the borders bill, let's show them we don't agree with the anti-refugee bill #RefugeesWelcome https://t.co/5JYk875BeF

[Refugee Action @RefugeeAction]

How an Afghan refugee who managed to reach the UK would be treated under #AntiRefugeeBill (Nationality and Borders Bill):

- Asylum claim inadmissible
- Flung into Covid-ridden barracks
- Sent back to a country they passed through
- Pay another country to take them (offshoring)

[Refugee Council 🧡 @refugeecouncil]

The Nationality & Borders Bill, which receives its second reading in Parliament tomorrow, will have a devastating impact on the lives of people seeking asylum in the UK.

🛑 Ask your MP today to stand up for refugee rights >> https://t.co/3NxrTI2aTU

[Safe Passage International🧡 @safepassageint]

The Government's latest attempt to offshore refugees won't stop desperate people from making dangerous journeys. The only way to do so is to create new, safe routes to sanctuary for all those seeking safety. #SafeRoutesSaveLives #NewRoutesNow https://t.co/XWByOWIgTT

[UK Must Act 🧡 @EuropeMustActUK]

Check out our latest UK Must Act Newsletter here! Catch up on what have been up to and our latest news: https://t.co/hBDtnXiWXl

#July #Newsletter #UKMustAct #RefugeesWelcome

[Cambridge Must Act @ActCambridge]

Today, on King’s Parade in Cambridge, we read the names of some of the 44,000 refugees who have died at European borders. It was a time for remembrance, and for understanding that humane alternatives to Europe’s disgraceful border policy exist.

[UK Must Act 🧡 @EuropeMustActUK]

Today #WorldRefugeeDay we are reading the names of the 44,000* people who have died at the borders of "Fortress Europe" as a result of Europe's (including the UKs) inhumane migration policy. We will remember them.

Watch live on https://t.co/WeLsT79J0F

[Cambridge Must Act @ActCambridge]

A reminder that this is happening tomorrow as part of Refugee Week. We would love to see you there, for this webinar/discussion on such an important topic. For all details please see the Facebook event as linked below.

[UK Must Act 🧡 @EuropeMustActUK]

Want to know more about what's happening in the Aegean Islands? Join @ActCambridge event 17th June with @ChiosTeam

See event here: https://t.co/JkefLZ6ZOg

[Refugee Council 🧡 @refugeecouncil]

'Making it even harder to claim asylum will do nothing to prevent tragedies such as the drowning of a baby.'

In case you missed it from earlier in the week, this @guardianopinion piece is worth a read.

https://t.co/fsjGgaB3jN

[May Bulman @maybulman]

It was harrowing speaking to Samir, who sobbed through his stammer as he described the loneliness and abuse/bullying he is facing living in a tent in Samos, as he is prevented by HO from joining his brothers in UK

Is this fixing the broken asylum system?
https://t.co/hun0cSQTsc

[Refugees at Home🧡 @RefugeesAtHome]

So @Faraj_Sama is pretty much our longest-hosted guest - now so much part of his host’s family, it’s not even hosting... he’s a fab chef too - cooking in a synagogue kitchen - living integration: https://t.co/XP6ale1Pru

[Cambridge Must Act @ActCambridge]

#volunteer #volunteering #refugees #refugeerights #asylumseekers #NoMoreCamps #WeHaveSpace #EU #EuropeMustAct

[Cambridge Must Act @ActCambridge]

Want to get involved with CMA? We are looking for volunteers!!
If you are passionate about refugee rights or just interested in seeing what we do, be sure to fill out our google form (link in bio). No experience needed, and flexible commitment.
We can’t wait to hear from you!

[UK Must Act 🧡 @EuropeMustActUK]

Join Us on the 28th April 7pm for a zoom workshop on completing the online consultation for the New Immigration Plan.

Sign up here for event details:

https://t.co/OWkENKTDZA

[Refugee Council 🧡 @refugeecouncil]

We are not facing ‘unprecedented’ and ‘overwhelming’ numbers of new asylum claims. We are not ‘under siege’.

The number of new asylum claims has been very similar for the last five years and is over 70% less than 20 years ago.

[May Bulman @maybulman]

BREAKING: Home Office placed hundreds of asylum seekers at serious risk of fire in Napier Barracks, previously unseen docs show

Fire safety inspection from Nov reveals effective fire safety measures were not in place and no fire drills had been undertaken https://t.co/s1Q2pM8ymg

[SolidariTee @SolidariTeeUK]

Today we have launched our open letter to the @ukhomeoffice demanding calling for an immediate retraction of plans including the 'one-stop process', and of the intent to penalise asylum seekers based on route of entry to the UK.
https://t.co/PU4ItZBIg0

[UK Must Act 🧡 @EuropeMustActUK]

We support @SolidariTeeUK open letter to the Home Office @ukhomeoffice calling for an immediate retraction of plans including the 'one-stop process', and of the intent to penalise asylum seekers based on route of
entry to the UK.
#RefugeesWelcome

[UK Must Act 🧡 @EuropeMustActUK]

Interested in joining our campaign? We are always open to new volunteers! Email [email protected] or send us a message for more information on how to get involved!

#Volunteer #UKMustAct #RefugeesWelcome

[Cambridge Must Act @ActCambridge]

“Every human has a right to live their life in peace”.

Please read and share this heartbreaking statement from one of the 6000+ asylum seekers on #Lesvos.

[Choose Love @chooselove]

This is from a resident of a camp on #Lesvos. 6000+ people live here with limited access to heating, electricity & sanitation.

This cannot be the best the Europe has to offer people who have fled war & persecution. Seeking asylum is not a privilege, it is a legal & human right.