Peace Gardens display of multi-racial solidarity
Hundreds of Sheffielders crowded into the Peace Gardens at the weekend to show their support for all the different cultures…
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City of Sanctuary meets Save Me Campaign
City of Sanctuary Sheffield hosted a group of visitors from a similar movement in Germany to share experiences about welcoming…
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Sheffield Councillors unanimous against asylum destitution
Sheffield Councillors have voted unanimously to support a motion condemning the prevalence of destitution amongst people who’ve claimed asylum in…
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Sheffield demo against destitution
Asylum seeker supporters in Sheffield marched through the city at the weekend as part of a national show of outrage…
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King Herod assisted by G4S
The security firm G4S made a surprise appearance at the annual ASSIST carol service where they appeared as bodyguards to King Herod.…
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Refugee poem at Off the Shelf
A poem inspired by the story of Sheffield refugee Lem Lem Hussain Abdu is featured in a ‘Digital Poetry Slam’ commissioned for the Off the Shelf literary festival. The project filmed 21 poets in 21 different locations across Sheffield – all venues used by the festival – to celebrate Off…
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Sewing a welcome for Sheffield
Volunteers and participants at Sheffield Conversation Club have helped create this fantastic new banner for the city. Assisted by art facilitator Cecilie Browne, the group sewed on their contributions over two sessions.
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CoS on international stage
Sheffield has been receiving international recognition as an example of refugee and migrant integration. Over the past month (May) City of Sanctuary has been invited to participate in three international events to showcase and discuss our work with colleagues from around the world.
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New chapter for City of Sanctuary
City of Sanctuary has set off on a new path in its development following the appointment of a separate committee to take forward the national movement. This means Sheffield staff will be managed and operate independently though still connected with the rapidly growing network.