Gatwick Detainees
@gatdetainees
Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group is a registered charity offering support to people held in indefinite immigration detention near Gatwick Airport.
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http://www.gdwg.org.uk 16-02-2012 12:55:03
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A shout out during #RefugeeWeek for those working in the sector. Check out our podcast with Jamie McPherson where he talks about #RefugeeTales and his work with Gatwick Detainees. #RefugeesWelcome #TGIUK togetherintheuk.co.uk/refugee-tales-…
The Refugee Tales V coming 18 July 📚🎉 Refugee Tales sets out to communicate the experiences of those who, having sought asylum in the UK, find themselves indefinitely detained. Proceeds go to Gatwick Detainees & Kent Refugee Help 📘commapress.co.uk/books/refugee-…
We Wilson Solicitors welcome the new government’s announcement that the Rwanda plan is ‘dead and buried’ - the culmination of a lot of hard work by solicitors, barristers, NGOs and community groups wilsonllp.co.uk/news/rwanda-de…
The steps required to fix the asylum system and ensure it protects refugees: - Guarantee right to seek asylum - Safe routes - Housing in communities - Right to work - Bin anti-refugee laws - No detention All here in Asylum Matters 🧡 letter to the PM. asylummatters.org/2024/07/08/joi…
Adrian, a friend of Crawley Community Action is cycling solo from London to Brighton on Sat, 28 Sep to mark the 30th birthday year of Sussex-based charity Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group. Please donate to help him fundraise for Gatwick Detainees here - justgiving.com/page/adrian-ba…
With 50+ organisations and 85 individuals, we've written to Yvette Cooper to demand an immediate halt of the reopening of Haslar & Campsfield detention centres! Detention destroys lives—it's time for change. Support community alternatives that uphold dignity! 🧵 #ChooseFreedom
The reopening of Haslar and Campsfield detention centres is a step backwards for justice+human rights. Our key asks: 1⃣Reduce the detention estate 2⃣Implement the Brook House Inquiry recommendations 3⃣Uphold the values of Fairness and Humanity 4⃣Invest in community based alternatives