Derby City of Sanctuary

Creating a climate of welcome for asylum seekers and refugees in the city and supporting the network of refugee and asylum seeker organisations across Derby.

[Derby City of Sanctuary @DerbyCoS]

An interesting new show has started on Channel 4, challenging those who may understand asylum rights to live in the shoes of someone seeking sanctuary.

Find out more: https://t.co/qqXyqhAhoM

[Derby City of Sanctuary @DerbyCoS]

Here are a few ways you can support refugees this #newyear and make it a resolution to continue being a City of Sanctuary to many forcibly displaced individuals.

[Derby City of Sanctuary @DerbyCoS]

Rebuilding the homes so many individuals and families have lost is huge step for the civilians of Syria. Everyone deserves a home where they can feel feel safe, warm and sheltered.

Read about Abdel Hamid Al-Hashimi's story here: https://t.co/ossARUO1vJ

[Derby City of Sanctuary @DerbyCoS]

Tonight! 🎶🌎

[Derby Uni Students @derbyunistudent]

Join us this Friday, 6-9.30pm at the Multi-Faith Centre for Music for Peace - a night of diverse musical performances celebrating Derby's incredible talent, cultures and faiths! 🙌🎼

Book your place now 👉 https://t.co/5lRngnIoWK.

[City of Sanctuary UK 🧡 @CityofSanctuary]

This mosque in Liverpool is an inspiration.

We have far more in common than that which divides us. Community solidarity, always.

[City of Sanctuary UK 🧡 @CityofSanctuary]

No hate, no fear: refugees are welcome here 🧡

[Derby City of Sanctuary @DerbyCoS]

Regarding recent events that have unfolded in the UK, we want to ensure that our community has access to the correct information.

Please read this article by the Financial Times about the recent riots and how they started:
https://t.co/bz6acN2uSp

[Derby City of Sanctuary @DerbyCoS]

Amidst terrible news this week, we are thrilled at the fresh hope that the government's Afghan resettlement scheme will be opened for family reunions.

Here's the story of Muhammad, who was separated from his family after they fled the Taliban in 2021. 👇

https://t.co/whBqIhUJRH

[City of Sanctuary UK 🧡 @CityofSanctuary]

This is what real community looks like.

In the wake of appalling violence, hateful thugs used a community's grief to push racism & division. But this is how the real Southport have responded.

Compassion triumphs over hatred. These acts reflect the true spirit of our nation.

[Maison Foo 🧡 @maisonfoo]

Still landing back down to earth after an amazing #StoryChef evening at @derbytheatre @igcmidlands #DepartureLounge24
What a night, we laughed, we cried, we danced & left feeling more human and a lot more full of hope.
👏Bravo Story Chefs and 🙏 to @TNLComFund for supporting🧡

[City of Sanctuary UK 🧡 @CityofSanctuary]

Got a new MP? We need to make it loud and clear: refugees are welcome here.

New MPs are finding their areas of focus - it's up to us to convince them refugee rights should be one of them.

Welcome them to the job with our template letters & top tips🤝
https://t.co/LuQu9ljCy6

[Maison Foo 🧡 @maisonfoo]

And get yourselves to the #DepartureLounge24 sanctuary scratch tomorrow too! Some wonderfully talented musician friends with roots from around the world will be part of this ❤️ @igcmidlands @derbytheatre

[Derby City of Sanctuary @DerbyCoS]

A co-created project by the amazing @maisonfoo and friends seeking sanctuary!

[Derby City of Sanctuary @DerbyCoS]

Story Chefs
Friday 12th July
7.30pm
Departure lounge @ @derbytheatre

Come along to a pop up story kitchen, bursting with tales and flavours from around the world... 🌍

Find out more and book here: https://t.co/alRNhhILe6

[City of Sanctuary UK 🧡 @CityofSanctuary]

Hi @Keir_Starmer 👋 The first day of a new job is always daunting - we've sorted out your to-do list.

[Refugee Week 🧡 @RefugeeWeek]

What an unbelievable week it has been! An incredible number of us around the world have come together over the last week to collectively reflect on what home means to us & celebrate our home. 🌍

The ripples of our care, solidarity and simple acts will continue beyond this week. ✨  

As the festival draws to a close, let’s galvanise all the energy, connections and intention we have generated and continue to practice our solidarity and make our home a more welcoming, safe and sustainable place for all.

What’s next?

1.⁠ ⁠Refugee Week continues! 🎉 This week Refugee Week will be at @glastonbury and we know a few Refugee Week events have been scheduled for July. Tag us and we will continue to share!

2.⁠ ⁠Join the Movement! 🧡 Visit our Simple Acts page to see all the organisations & campaigns you can take part in, and support the national partners behind Refugee Week.

3.⁠ ⁠Reflections! ✍️ We’d love to hear all your thoughts & reflections on this year’s Refugee Week to help us put together this years evaluation: https://t.co/JQLZVbWJob!

Finally, please stay in touch & sign up to the Refugee Week newsletter – you’ll be part of the Refugee Week community year round, and we’ll share call outs, opportunities & updates from RW and wider network 😊

[Derby City of Sanctuary @DerbyCoS]

We loved celebrating amazing creativity, culture and conversation together at Hello Derby: A Festival of Welcome at the weekend! #RefugeeWeek

A highlight for us was listening to some fantastic musicians... 🎶

[Derby City of Sanctuary @DerbyCoS]

This morning, join us at 10:45am online or in person at @DerbyCathedral for a special service to mark Sanctuary Sunday at the end of #RefugeeWeek. 👇

https://t.co/ikOVZk4DN9