On Monday, 05 December, 2023, we had the privilege of hosting Ann Snow, the UK Special Representative for Syria, at our center in Manchester! We engaged in insightful discussions surrounding Syrian refugees in the UK and delved into the current situation in Syria.
On Saturday, 25 November 2023, we marked the 10th anniversary of the Syrian Community Centre of Manchester at our premises. It was an incredible night. Thank you very much to our distinguished guests, volunteers, and everyone who attended or supported us over the past 10 years. Your presence means a lot to us.
RR welcomes the Supreme Court decision deeming the UK government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda as unlawful. The judges concluded that Rwanda cannot be considered a safe destination for asylum seekers, as there is a risk of refoulment meaning that genuine refugees might be returned to the very countries they fled from.
On Friday, 3 November 2023, we had the privilege of meeting with Susan Osiche the CEO of Inua Kike, a partner of the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI) at the University of Manchester and Dr. Adele Aubrey, who serves as the Head of Institute Operations and Partnerships at HCRI.
On Wednesday, 1 November 2023, we organised a film screening and a post-screening discussion featuring "The Old Oak" by Ken Loach. The screening drew an impressive crowd, with over 100 attendees who actively engaged with the film and participated in a lively discussion afterward.
Rethink Rebuild Society
First Floor
Discovery House
Crossley Road
Manchester
SK4 5BH
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 161 222 9779
Mobile: +44 7730 194083