Ukraine is a 3-hour flight from the UK. It is part of Europe. For 30 years it has been establishing itself as an independent democratic State, following the collapse of the Soviet Union. The invasion of the country by a huge Russian military force has shocked the world.
A Happy New Year to all our supporters. Your encouragement and help has been so important to us over the past 12 months. Thank you
On Holocaust Memorial Day, Thursday 27th January we come together to remember, to learn about the Holocaust, Nazi Persecution and the genocides that followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur, in the hope that there may be One Day in the future with no genocide. We learn more about the…
York Disability Week
Invitation to a public meeting from 6-8pm on 9th December 2021, to discuss preliminary findings for the York Human Rights City Network (YHRCN) Indicator Report for 2021 and the work of YHRCN.
York City Council votes to become first Northern anti- racist city
AFGHAN REFUGEES & YORK
Quick update to all the wonderful people who have volunteered their time and/or donations here. We are having a meeting today with key people involved in the decision-making (how many refugees will come to York and when). We hope it will give us a better sense of what we will…
Offers of accommodation. At the moment PRIVATE RENTAL accommodation is the priority. If you have a flat or house to rent (not a room), or know someone who does, please [email protected] OR York City Council [email protected]
York Mosque is asking for craft items, toys and exercise gear for the Afghan refugees in Wakefield.
York Accommodation for Asylum Seekers
Thousands seeking asylum face cruel wait of years for asylum decision - fresh research shows - Refugee Council
CoS York co-ordinator and trustee, Paul Wordsworth, was asked to recreate '3 moments' on film that reflect on our organisation's work. Here it is!
Refugee Week 2021
In March 2021 the UK Government announced new plans for changes to the asylum system.
There is one thing on which Priti Patel, the Home Secretary, and I are in complete agreement. The policies and actions relating to asylum seeking in the UK are broken and not fit for purpose. They need reform and a complete re-ordering. To that end, a new Immigration Bill, to…
A University of York event - via Zoom
In letters to the York Press and in many other newspapers and social media outlets, references have been made to ‘illegal immigrants’ crossing the Channel during 2020 an2021 to claim asylum here. However, that is their legal right under International law. The UK signed the UN Convention on Refugees in…