PeacefulBorders

[PeacefulBorders @PeacefulBorder2]

We accompany & equip people responding to forced migration by accompanying peacemakers, building capacity, campaigning & developing people & ideas. Seeking peace in the spaces in between.

[PeacefulBorders @PeacefulBorder2]

And yet… wonderful volunteers who go beyond, Iftar packs shared for those fasting, home-cooked food for all, art and stories created, lyrics written and music composed, shoes for the shoeless, friendships made 💕 6/

[PeacefulBorders @PeacefulBorder2]

We don’t tweet often, but my goodness what a challenging day at our London weekly drop-in with @humansforrights … 🧵 1/

[PeacefulBorders @PeacefulBorder2]

Oh and here’s the lunch the hotel provides for adult men in their residence…. 5/

[PeacefulBorders @PeacefulBorder2]

Lives will be saved by safe and legal routes which need to be included in the #BordersBill . Absence of safe routes is a recipe for more disaster. #SafeRoutesSaveLives @safepassageuk

[PeacefulBorders @PeacefulBorder2]

Weekly we listen to those stuck in #Napier Barracks and last week we listened to people in Grand Synthe who are desperately waiting to identify those who drowned in the #Channel . So many lives have been lost as this exceptional research shows - https://t.co/OPnGFTGf2n

[PeacefulBorders @PeacefulBorder2]

Good to support dedicated volunteers assisting new residents of #Napier today @humansforrights @project_pause @worldwide_tribe @Care4Calais @artrefugeuk @FriendsNapier
#WeAreWitnesses

[PeacefulBorders @PeacefulBorder2]

We’ve expressed concern about safety at #Napier for months. It’s distressing to hear that fire & safety reports were ignored by @ukhomeoffice and their contracted providers.

[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

[PeacefulBorders @PeacefulBorder2]

Borders and liminal places need to be peaceful for all humans. Important witnessing took place yesterday and we hope Napier will be more fit for purpose than it was for the last residents. @project_pause @humansforrights

[Humans for Rights Network 🧡 @humansforrights]

Yesterday, Friday 9th April approximately 50 men have been moved into Napier barracks from hotels around the country. A mere 8 days since the last 13 men were finally transferred out of the camp, after enduring over 7 months there. We expect others to arrive over the coming days.

[PeacefulBorders @PeacefulBorder2]

Great news. Good work.

[Humans for Rights Network 🧡 @humansforrights]

Amazing news! @SueWillman @dpg_law @EmilySoothill

[PeacefulBorders @PeacefulBorder2]

We share deep concerns for the welfare of the men being held at #NapierBarracks
@humansforrights

https://t.co/mpOlDmRB6E

[Choose Love @chooselove]

Napier Barracks in Kent has been used to house around 400 people seeking asylum.⁣

Not only are 22 people on suicide watch, but now over a quarter of the entire population of the facility has contracted COVID.

This is scandal, but not a surprise.

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[Humans for Rights Network 🧡 @humansforrights]

Utterly appalling to see the @ukhomeoffice deny any responsibility for the catastrophic outbreak in #NapierBarracks NO provision was made for people who tested positive last week to isolate and we have evidence of this. #closethebarracks #wearewitnesses

[PeacefulBorders @PeacefulBorder2]

Furthered criticism of #NapierBarracks today. They need to be inspected urgently. We have listened to residents and are deeply concerned.
@humansforrights @project_pause

https://t.co/mXgBAQNlz6

[PeacefulBorders @PeacefulBorder2]

Having listened to people in #NapierBarracks we share concerns about conditions. UK asylum processes should continue to be accessible & fair. @humansforrights @project_pause
https://t.co/CHlMyIutJF

[PeacefulBorders @PeacefulBorder2]

Our team members have been listening to some residents of #NapierBarracks and share concerns about the conditions they are in & affects on their mental health plus their access to legitimate asylum processes.@project_pause @humansforrights

https://t.co/dofjhFOMut

[project pause @project_pause]

During lockdown the @SafePassage & @hummingbirdbtn young leaders filmed a message to @BorisJohnson & @pritipatel to ask them to keep safe & legal routes in the #ImmigrationBill When life is on pause children need their families more than ever.
https://t.co/axCNTbDfpE

[PeacefulBorders @PeacefulBorder2]

We’re pleased to have been working on a new initiative called Project Pause. Check it out @project_pause https://t.co/UJXKwM5XUt and get in touch if you’d like to contribute.