Blog: Sanctuary
Blog articles from JRS UK
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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We need to confront the reality of this death in the English Channel
26 August 2020
Sophie explains why we must make it easier, not harder, for people to move when they need to.
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Happy Feast of St Alberto Hurtado!
18 August 2020
"Fr Alberto Hurtado was someone who understood those in need"
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“Everyone should be a JRS host!”
31 January 2020
Miko, one of our volunteers, shares his story of hosting refugees at his home
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New Legal Advice Project: An Interview
29 May 2019
We chat to the Legal Advice Project team about setting up a legal advice service from scratch.
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Government response reinforces culture of disbelief
04 January 2019
Sophie reflects on how the Home Secretary's comments build walls where there should be bridges
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Moved to be God’s Witness
09 December 2018
For the second Sunday of Advent, Sr Rosalinda Maog reflects on the theme of peace.
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