The news will be all about Galloway today - that’s why the government published these 13 immigration inspection reports in one go yesterday, to bury them. But the scale & degree of chaos, mismanagement, dereliction of duty & incompetence they reveal is astounding, truly #r4today

Church of Sanctuary Conference 8 June 24, Birmingham B4 7SX How churches are responding to the call to offer sanctuary to those fleeing persecution and seeking asylum. Speakers inc: - Prof Robert Beckford - Dr Jayme R Reaves - Revd Dr Inderjit Bhogal ctbi.org.uk/church-of-sanc…

This morning the Rwanda Bill was passed in Parliament. JPIT churches, along with 250+ organisations from across civil society, have signed an open letter to the Prime Minister following the passage of the Government’s Rwanda Act. Read the full letter: brnw.ch/21wJ58h

Today is a sad day as our Government commits to the disastrous Rwanda policy. We have signed this letter along with 250 organisations to say not in our name. We are grieving but hope isn't lost. We will continue to stand together in love with all who are seeking sanctuary🧡

“Governments condemn deaths at sea but are not doing enough to prevent them.” Emma is right, only safe routes will save lives. Important comments from Mediterranean Hope who do incredible work with people seeking sanctuary on Lampedusa. Fiona Kendall

Former British Army interpreter @mhottak has a message from the Bibby Stockholm

In accepting amendment to FAPLT report, Vice Convener Emma Jackson makes a passionate address to Church of Scotland #GA2024 about speaking out about the use of dehumanising language in relation to migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.

The Church of Scotland has issued a fresh call for the establishment of safe and legal routes to the UK for asylum seekers. #GA2024 #Asylum churchofscotland.org.uk/news-and-event…

We have launched our resources for Sanctuary Sunday 2024, including 'Stand Up for Sanctuary' a brand new collection of reflections, prayers, and practical advice! Please use freely and share widely ⛪📷 sfar.org.uk/sanctuary-sund…

We have launched our resources for Sanctuary Sunday 2024, including 'Stand Up for Sanctuary' a brand new collection of reflections, prayers, and practical advice! Please use freely and share widely ⛪📷 sfar.org.uk/sanctuary-sund…

Still time to book your ticket for our creative #RefugeeFestivalScotland event on 19/06 (12-3pm) in Glasgow 🥁🎨 Event held in collaboration with Interfaith Glasgow Bridges Programmes & Survivors of Human Trafficking in Scotland. Supported by Scottish Refugee Council 🧡. Book today ➡️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/rising-toget…

There's still time to sign up to our Speak up for Sanctuary webinar! Thank you City of Sanctuary UK 🧡 for creating such a helpful resource and allowing us to use it to empower faith communities to find their voice 🧡 sfar.org.uk/speak-up-for-s…

First Minister John Swinney and Kaukab Stewart MSP provided reassurance to faith and refugee community leaders today. In positive talks, everyone reiterated that this is a time for communities to show solidarity against hate.

Goodness is stronger than evil, love is stronger than hate. Signs of hope seen in communities coming together in the aftermath of the appalling violence in some parts of the UK. See our joint statement with InterfaithScot & Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees 🧡 #HopeNotHate #TogetherWithRefugees

The racist violence of the past two weeks demands that we walk the difficult path towards living well together, and setting the foundations for reconciliation. Reconciliation is the long and often painful process of addressing injustice and careful research into the deep-rooted

STATEMENT ON FREE BUS TRAVEL We are extremely disappointed with the announcement by the Scottish Government to scrap the commitment to implement the Free Bus Travel pilot scheme for people seeking asylum in Scotland. Scottish Government Fiona Hyslop

We have signed this letter and stand by this call. Free bus travel for people seeking asylum would be lifechanging. We urge the Scottish Government to reconsider their decision 🚍🧡 #togetherwithrefugees Faith in Community Scotland 🧡