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RAS Voice @rasvoice.bsky.social · Sep 3

One way ticket to Rwanda: x.com/VoiceRas/sta...

RAS Voice on X: "One-way tickets to Rwanda for those supporting this horrible plan!" / X

One-way tickets to Rwanda for those supporting this horrible plan!

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RAS Voice @rasvoice.bsky.social · Sep 3

We are deeply concerned by the Home Secretary’s move to suspend refugee family reunion. No one chooses to be apart from their loved ones. Family unity is a human right—central to healing, dignity, and belonging. Restore safe, legal routes now. #RefugeeRights @refugeeaction.bsky.social

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Refugee Action @refugeeaction.bsky.social · Jul 29

"I did not come here seeking wealth or running from poverty. In fact, I had a stable life back in my country, Yemen.

"What forced me to leave was not economic hardship, but persecution and fear for my safety and the safety of my family."

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

‘Every human being deserves dignity’: asylum seeker in Essex hotel calls for understanding

Man housed at hotel targeted in protests writes letter urging people not to resort to harmful stereotypes

www.theguardian.com

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RAS Voice @rasvoice.bsky.social · Jul 25

Massive thank you to Rachel, Jonathan, Fiss, Amal, Fatima, Tina and Katy for your phenomenal support! ‪@refugeestogether.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social @phenomenalmary.bsky.social

@nazshahbfd.bsky.social @refugeeaction.bsky.social @drbenwhitham.bsky.social

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RAS Voice @rasvoice.bsky.social · Jul 25

An incredible day we had yesterday at the launch of the "Lift the Ban" report in Bradford! This was an huge success due to the teamwork between CoS, REN, BRAVE and RAS Voice
Naz Shah MP for Bradford highlighted the critical importance of lifting the ban on the right to work for people seeking safety

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RAS Voice @rasvoice.bsky.social · Jul 11

Catherine Lebadou's powerful words highlight how, even within a challenging system, individual acts of kindness from strangers can make all the difference. It's a moving reminder of the human capacity for compassion.

Refugee Action @refugeeaction.bsky.social · Jul 11

This video was written by Catherine Lebadou, who has experienced the UK's hostile asylum system. She said: "It was strangers who helped me find my footing. The woman who pointed me in the right direction when I couldn't read the signs. Strangers had been my guides, my bridges, my first welcome."

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Manchester City of Sanctuary @manchestercos.bsky.social · Jun 14

We agree! Make sure you get to Horizons Festival! 🤩

@refugeeaction.bsky.social’s ‘Asylum Justice is Racial Justice’ event last night was so powerful.

Looking forward to the launch of WAST’s ‘More in Common’ exhibition this afternoon! 🧡

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RAS Voice @rasvoice.bsky.social · Jul 10

A truly inspiring day in London with our City of Sanctuary networks! It was amazing to see so many change-makers come together, sharing stories and igniting new ideas. We're united in transforming communities, one welcome at a time. Refugees are welcome Here!

City of Sanctuary UK @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social · Jul 9

🔥What a day!

Today, change-makers from every corner of our City of Sanctuary networks came together in London to share stories, spark new ideas & forge the path forward.

Together we're transforming communities, one welcome at a time.

A huge thank you to everyone who came to our conference today!

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RAS Voice @rasvoice.bsky.social · Jul 10

Powerful day at the City of Sanctuary 20th anniversary conference! Our team led crucial workshops on asylum as a racial justice issue, sharing vital research & insights on the Asylum in the UK: A front line for racial Justice report. The work continues! #CityOfSanctuary"

Ben Whitham @drbenwhitham.bsky.social · Jul 9

A team of us from @refugeeaction.bsky.social is at the City of Sanctuary 20th anniversary conference today to run workshops on asylum as a racial justice issue - we are sharing findings from our previous and new policy research, and from our survey on representation of lived experience in our sector

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Together With Refugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social · Jul 9

Yesterday Together with Refugees and One Strong Voice launched the Lived Experience Leadership report with a panel featuring Eleanor Harrison, Jehangir Malik, Kolbassia Haoussou, and Reem Assil.

The conversations were open, honest, and deeply reflective🧡

togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/report-launc...

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RAS Voice @rasvoice.bsky.social · Jul 7

A huge thank you to @drbenwhitham.bsky.social , Mary, Haleemah, Councillor Ghola, Maggie, Dr Camila and everyone else who made the panel a success!
@refugeeaction.bsky.social

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RAS Voice @rasvoice.bsky.social · Jul 7

We're a little late, but we wanted to send a massive thank you to everyone who came to our Refugee Week celebration last month!
This was a vital chance for RAS Voice to highlight that Racial Justice IS Asylum Justice.
We're dedicated to continuing the fight for a fairer asylum system for everyone.

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Refugee Action @refugeeaction.bsky.social · Jun 30

Did you know you can invite Refugee Action campaigners to speak at your event?

Our Speakers Community offer talks on how communities can take real action for refugees.

We speak at universities, workplaces, schools & more. No audience is too big or too small.

Book a talk ⬇️
bit.ly/4epvcn6

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