Focus on Refugees

How churches in Britain and Ireland are responding to the #refugee crisis with news, practical action, policy and faith resources. Administered by @CTBI.

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#refugeeswelcome

[Modern Church @ModernChurchUK]

#Asylumseekers

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I was a stranger and you invited me in.

Refugees are back in the UK news. The next few weeks are important as people look to politicians for a lead. If we believe that all human lives are precious, then we cannot turn a blind eye to people’s safety.

https://t.co/LifVHdIjcC

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Church of England urges compassion for Channel migrants https://t.co/9pbfgBbejR

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The need for #SafePassage as an alternative to desperate and dangerous journeys https://t.co/VvsFlRNVXW

[Tara Justin @Taraljustin]

Little Syrian Serene singing as Gaeilge also happened to inspire the @irishredcross toy drive and subsequent @buildabear partnership (providing refugee children arriving in Ireland with their own teddies). I spy a humanitarian star of the future! https://t.co/SAhsqhP3QF

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#migranti UPDATE 13:44 🔴#SEAWATCH IN SAR ZONE MALTA, heading north with 33 saved on board, has left the border of the SAR zone Libya. In search of Europe with an appeal to the German government, to ensure a Place Of Safety for the rescued at sea fleeing the Libyan hell.

[Sergio Scandura @scandura]

#migranti UPDATE 13:44 🔴 #SEAWATCH IN SAR ZONE MALTA, prua a nord con 33 salvati a bordo, è uscita dal confine della SAR zone Libia. In cerca dell'Europa con un appello al governo tedesco, perché venga assicurato un Place Of Safety ai salvati in mare in fuga dall'inferno libico.

[Archbishop Angaelos @BishopAngaelos]

My #Christmas⁠ ⁠message https://t.co/c7ei1fnV4Q:
A time to focus on God’s faithfulness and His fulfilled promise in the Birth of the Infant #Christ, even in the face of anxiousness and adversity. Have a blessed and joyous day.

In anticipation of a January #OrthodoxChristmas

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On this day of celebration, come alongside all your people wherever they are and remind us all of your eternal presence and your comfort and strength #refugeeswelcome https://t.co/8HMYdG0sK6

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Médecins Sans Frontières @MSF have announced that the Aquarius, the last large vessel working in the Mediterranean Sea has now ceased operations. https://t.co/8PNerjEA5v

[Steven McCaffery @StevieMcCaffery]

Sad to see this, but good to hear community condemnation of the attack and the hopes for progress. Worth remembering the recent words from world Christian leaders who called for dialogue in communities but noted that we are all migrants: https://t.co/PJckHqvHTI

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Passionate about changing attitudes to refugees? Want to develop your leadership skills in refugee rights, media, education or arts+social change? If you are from a refugee background, @RefugeeWeek are looking for you. Recruitment closes on 30 November. https://t.co/wqhX4XtQyI

[Embrace NI @embraceni]

A small snapshot of our conference highlighting an address from the Lord Mayor.

Thanks for coming and for all of your support @DeirdreHargey!!

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Update from @CTBI's Churches' Refugee Network - sanctuary meetings, training, chaplaincy, reciprocal hospitality, community sponsorship and #LiftTheBan https://t.co/XeE11bZ6vB

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New figures reveal paltry number of minors granted entry under UK Government scheme that was meant to resettle 3,000

https://t.co/vAhmnvA9pa

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#LifeTheBan on people seeking asylum working https://t.co/5On7iuGR2A

[Scottish Refugee Council 🧡 @scotrefcouncil]

Amazing 💓

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150 asylum experts visited a Greek island hotspot last week and issued a declaration calling on the establishment of ways of #SafePassage into Europe. https://t.co/ufp94BNftg

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“80 years after the UK helped me, Britain is now denying similar help to other refugee children” - @AlfDubs https://t.co/fqAc0gCz6C

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Resilience Toolbox training to help people involved in refugee ministry cope with pressure being run by @WelcomeChurches in London on 17 November https://t.co/O64nHWfWKa

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The last private rescue vessel - @MSF_Sea's Aquarius - operating in the central Mediterranean Sea has had its registration revoked, leaving its future operations in jeopardy - making the need for #safepassage even more urgent https://t.co/6Ji8SUgRlm