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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Jesuit Refugee Service UK
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020 7488 7310
uk@jrs.net

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