Category: Persecuted & Refugees
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Quakers have joined 250 others in writing to the prime minister to express their outrage at the passage of the misleadingly named Safety of Rwanda Act.
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The Special Envoy promotes and protects international freedom of religion and belief, highlighting cases of concern and advocating for the rights of those facing discrimination and persecution for their faith.
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A joint statement from leaders of the Anglican, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Baptist and United Reformed Churches voices concern that asylum seekers and refugees have been used as a “political football” and that the kindness of churches and charities towards people fleeing war, persecution and violence has been “unjustly maligned by some for political reasons.”
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Following the passage of the “Safety of Rwanda” Bill by the UK Parliament, two UN leaders have again sounded the alarm on the harmful impact it will have on global responsibility-sharing, human rights and refugee protection.
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The theme for Refugee Week 2024 is “Our Home”. From the places we gather to share meals to our collective home, planet earth: everyone is invited to celebrate what our Our Home means to them.
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Aid the the Church in Need has launched a new podcast series to give a voice to individuals who have suffered for their Christian faith and those advocating for them.
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Join a special webinar for the See. Change. campaign and pray for courageous women facing persecution for their gender and their faith
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Among the diverse list of signatories are the JPIT denominations: the Baptist Union, The Methodist Church, and the United Reformed Church.
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The Bishop of Chelmsford writes that links between the abuse of our asylum system and the action of bishops in Parliament are simply wrong.
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The release of the latest World Watch List brings a familiar story – persecution is getting worse. What are the key trends contributing to this? And what’s the good news?
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Join us for this meeting which will focus on the upcoming General Election, and explore what churches and parachurch groups can do regarding the conversations around immigration, asylum and refugee matters.
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An expert panel bringing a range of perspectives about the specific UK context and exploring how we can harness safe and legal routes to ensure that people can receive the protection they need.
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Leaders from faith and belief institutions across London have come together to jointly call on the Home Office to re-examine a recent change in practice which has meant that, since August, refugees are having much less notice that their asylum support will end than the stated policy of 28 days. Some are given seven days or less…
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Recording of lecture with Revd Dr Inderjit Bhogal, former President of the British Methodist Conference, and Founder of the City of Sanctuary network and movement, passionately committed to the achievement of justice in immigration especially for people seeking sanctuary and refugees.
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We are calling the UK Church to gather together to pray for refugees and people seeking asylum during this time. We believe that God hears our prayers as we gather together.
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The webinar will feature reflections on fundamental human rights rooted in international legal treaties and the protection of places of worship places and cultural heritage sites in Europe. How are security threats due to populist divisions are increasing? How can we protect and promote safety and peace in our communities?
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A short service to support persecuted Christians across the world.
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A new Churches Together in Cornwall Liaison Group, launching 5 November 2023 to mark the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (5/12 Nov) and Red Wednesday (22 Nov).
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We are all called to pray for peace at this time of war, violence and conflict. So everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served.
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Globally, more than 360 million Christians live in places where they face a high level of persecution for their faith.
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