On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, we hosted an extraordinary film event featuring the screening of the captivating movie "Barbara," which sparked thought-provoking discussions among the audience.
In collaboration with 30+ organisations in north west, we are publishing an open letter to the Home Secretary and Immigration Minister expressing grave concerns about their plans to further overcrowd asylum hotels in what they are calling "hotels optimisation" plans. Read the letter below:
To Suella Braverman and Robert Jenrick
We were filled with joy as we organized a delightful summer camping activity for our community members, taking place from Friday 7th July to Sunday 9th July 2023 in Eskdale, Lake District. The camp was a tremendous success, bringing our community together for a memorable experience, particularly for the children who had an absolute blast.
We organised two vibrant Eid events at Run of the Mill and Cringle Park, which brought joy and unity to our community members. The first event featured a delightful play area for kids, where children could immerse themselves in fun activities and create lasting memories. The parents too had fun meeting and celebrating Eid together.
On Wednesday 21 June 2023, we had the privilege of hosting Professor Vicki Squire, who brought her expertise on refugees lived experience to the table.
On Wed 23 May we held an online conversation with Jobran Khanji on the Lived Experience of Syrian Refugees in Canada
Jobran told us about the findings of a national study on the lived experience of Syrian refugees who arrived in Canada in 2015-16.
On Saturday 27th May 2023, Rethink Rebuild Society team traveled to Carlisle to attend a film screening and talk about the plight of Syrian refugees, the disappeared, Syrian political prisoners, Caesar photos and why it’s important to keep remembering those people and demand justice and accountability for them.
A joint letter calling on the government to abandon plans to remove the licensing requirements for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) used as asylum accommodation.
Ultimately, 137 organisations signed on and the letter has been sent to both Michael Gove and Suella Braverman.
On Wed 10th May 2023, Rethink Rebuild Society participated in a demonstration against the #RefugeeBanBill at St Peter's Square, Manchester. We wanted to show our solidarity with people seeking safety, say no to the Refugee Ban Bill and demand the UK government to provide practical mechanisms to allow people to apply for asylum from outside the UK.
Rethink Rebuild Society
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