We empower refugees and asylum seekers in Derby, Derbyshire & Lincolnshire to thrive as they rebuild their lives. Join us on the journey 👇
Derby, England
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Don't scroll past. Don't become desensitised to news like this.
Over the weekend, at least 8 people died trying to the reach the UK. Don't let these deaths become just numbers.
Every single one of these people were someone's everything.
#SafeRoutesNow
independent.co.uk/news/uk/ho…
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Today, Labour has won the general election with a landslide majority for the first time in 14 years and Sir Kier Starmer has become the UK's new Prime Minister.
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To mark #RefugeeWeek, we’ve put together a range of reading that raises awareness of the experience of refugees, including thought-provoking true stories, original fiction and inspirational books for children: exyu.short.gy/8rveHl
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It was great to meet students from @derbycollege! Thanks for hosting us @UpbeatUpdates
Lexis students have been engaging in a workshop designed ti build their confidence and communication skills which was delivered by @WeArePhosphoros at @UpbeatUpdates in Derby, who supports asylum seekers and refugees with social activities and integration.
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Have you got your tickets yet?
We’re at @derbytheatre on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Refugee actors take centre stage in ‘Tender’, exploring teen experience of the asylum system.
Please help us spread the word ⭐️
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A dark day. But there is always hope.
The Rwanda bill has been passed. Today we grieve, but tomorrow - along with the 500+ orgs of the Together With Refugees coalition - will continue to fight for something better.
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The 2023 Rising Star @UpbeatUpdates has made the most of its year! Michael Gladwell thanks Bondholders and Marketing Derby for their support - “we’ve doubled the number of employees” at Upbeat Clean with local businesses “who are helping us transform people’s lives”.
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The #RwandaBill rips basic human rights away from people seeking safety in the UK, puts everyone else’s rights at risk and places Gov above the law
Today 250+ charities and orgs working to protect people’s rights call on the House of Lords to reject it
libertyhumanrights.org.uk/is…
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🚨 The Government's punitive Rwanda bill has passed in the House of Commons DESPITE the plan being ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court & the UNHCR deeming it INCOMPATIBLE with international law.
Disappointing & shameful.
theguardian.com/uk-news/2024…
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We are deeply saddened by this appalling and preventable tragedy. It demonstrates once again the urgent need for safe routes, so that men, women and children seeking safety don’t have to take dangerous journeys across the world’s busiest shipping lane. theguardian.com/uk-news/2023…
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Asylum seekers' safety was a key aspect of the @UKSupremeCourt's ruling on the Government's #RwandaPlan. This was @UpbeatUpdates' Andrew Jackson's reaction. He supports refugees from conflict zones such as Afghanistan, Syria and Yemen. Listen 🔊: timbre-player.sharp-stream.c…
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On Saturday a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Herat province of Afghanistan. This morning another earthquake of the same magnitude has hit the region, causing even more destruction.
We’re devastated to see the reporting that more than 2,400 lives have been lost.
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➡️Our response to tonight's coverage by GB news
1. We are incredibly proud of the 400+ inspiring schools that have earned the Schools of Sanctuary award for demonstrating their commitment to being a place of welcome, safety and belonging for all.
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Powerful piece from Young Leader Sami on spending half his life waiting in the Home Office backlog 💔
"For the last ten years, I’ve felt like I’ve been waiting in the dark. Waiting to be told I am not an imposter in the place I believe to be my home."
opendemocracy.net/en/beyond-…
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For many years I collected evidence to show the destitution and homelessness caused by refugees only having 28 days to find a home and income, and now they’ve reduced it to 7 days. An utterly appalling move that will cause immense harm to people. theguardian.com/world/2023/a…
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These near-tragedies yet again demonstrates the danger of trying to cross the Channel in small boats, and why no one would attempt it unless they were truly desperate.
Please join us in called for #SafePassage now
care4calais.org/safepassage/
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In the latest edition of Marketing Derby’s Innovate Magazine, we meet Michael Gladwell and his team at Upbeat Clean – a company which combines cleaning services with life-changing employment.
Learn more 👉 buff.ly/44Irf7i
@UpbeatUpdates
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Refugee Week is fast approaching and we're excited to celebrate!
Derby's events will be culminating in 'Hello Derby: A Festival of Welcome' at the Museum of Making - @derbymuseums 👋
Come and join the fun! See full timetable at derby.cityofsanctuary.org/20…
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Had the most amazing day supporting the marvellous team at Upbeat Communities @UpbeatUpdates - inspiring people all around. Thank you for having us!
Think Safeguarding training is boring? Not on our watch 👀
What a pleasure for us for have @LouCalvey and Tracey with us @UpbeatUpdates and learn from their expertise in safeguarding as @SaferFound8tion to keep our community safer.
Really grateful to them and delighted to meet in person!
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What a pleasure for us for have @LouCalvey and Tracey with us @UpbeatUpdates and learn from their expertise in safeguarding as @SaferFound8tion to keep our community safer.
Really grateful to them and delighted to meet in person!