Blog: Sanctuary
Blog articles from JRS UK
On the first anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, Britain’s choices on refugee policy stand in sharp relief
20 February 2023
Sophie Cartwright, Senior Policy Officer, reflects on the first anniversary of the Ukraine war
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No two days are the same
19 October 2022
Jasmine and Stephen, share some of the cases they work with to support refugee friends.
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JRS recent reflections of Taliban takeover of Kabul
17 August 2022
A reflection of the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul, and the government’s response.
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A Christmas Message
23 December 2021
From the JRS community - a very happy and joyful Christmas!
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‘We must change course’
25 November 2021
Sophie reflects on the tragedy of 27 people losing their lives in the English Channel.
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Accompanying Little Amal
29 October 2021
As the UK welcomes Little Amal, Ruth shares the serendipitous joys of meeting her.
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Hosted in the Virtual spaces
14 October 2021
Hannah shares some of the practicalities of coordinating a hosting scheme over Zoom
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The crisis in Afghanistan shows why all people seeking sanctuary need humane treatment
09 September 2021
If we are to learn from this emerging situation, we must change our whole approach to asylum
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Giving a refugee friend a chance to live in dignity
14 July 2021
By opening their homes to a stranger, our volunteer hosts respond to the call for hospitality
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“Yet another wall where we desperately needed a bridge”
28 January 2021
New immigration rules add another barrier to sanctuary for those seeking asylum, writes Sophie
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