Yesterday, something truly inspiring happened…
…Outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London, and around the country, hundreds of ordinary people came out to stand up for what they believe in. It was a truly special moment and we were incredibly proud. The Rwanda policy has split our country in a way reminiscent of Brexit. Feelings are running high, and it takes courage to speak out. The counter protest was tiny – less than ten people – they were simply loud and unpleasant. We were the many; they were the few. What we witnessed yesterday was so many of you who were willing to stand …
Little Amal says #StopRwanda
Today we will be in court to challenge the Government’s Rwanda Policy. It’s a momentous day for us, and for the thousands of refugees whose lives will be affected by the outcome. So it seems incredibly fitting that this morning Little Amal, the puppet who has become a figurehead for refugees all over the world, is publicly supporting our #StopRwanda campaign. Little Amal is a ten year old Syrian girl. The name Amal is Arabic for “hope”. Last year, in The Walk project, she travelled from the Syria-Turkey border to the UK, meeting crowds and dignitaries including the Pope …
Miriam Margolyes says #StopRwanda
Outrageously good news! We are absolutely thrilled this morning to see the legend that is Miriam Margoyles OBE joining our #StopRwanda campaign. In her 50-year acting career Miriam has had umpteen unforgettable roles in theatre, TV and film, including, of course Professor Sprout in Harry Potter and Mother Mildred in Call The Midwife. She’s a fully-blown national treasure, and so brilliantly full of life and energy, and so passionate in her support for justice for other people, that she will be a magnificent boost for the campaign. We’d like to say that with her on board, the Government might as …
Kamal’s Story
Today we had some truly brilliant news. Kamal, a 22-year-old Sudanese refugee whose been in detention for two months under threat of being sent to Rwanda, has finally been freed. For two months Kamal has lived in constant fear and anxiety as he worried about was going to happen to him. He knows of atrocities committed by the regime in Rwanda, and even now he’s been released, the thought of being sent there makes him physically shake. It will probably give him nightmares for months. “I spent 18 months travelling through Africa trying to find a way out. In every …
Rwanda Update
In just two weeks we will be back in court to challenge the lawfulness of the Government’s cruel Rwanda policy. To have any chance of stopping this, the time to act is now. We’ve recently learned that the Foreign Office warned Priti Patel that refugees should not be sent to Rwanda due to human rights concerns, including that they could be forced to join the country’s army and sent to fight in neighbouring states. Following this disclosure, the Government has been ordered by the court to deliver more documents next week that had previously been redacted. What else could they …
Juliet Stevenson says #StopRwanda
We’re truly, madly, deeply excited to see actress and refugee champion Juliet Stevenson pledging her support for #StopRwanda this morning! As well as being an incredibly distinguished actor, Juliet is is a passionate and high-profile defender of refugees around the world. Her support shows people are realising just how significant the fight against the Government’s cruel Rwanda policy is. Juliet is best known for her role in Truly, Madly, Deeply back in 1991, but she has starred in dozens of other films and stage productions including Bend It Like Beckham and Mona Lisa Smile. She has also campaigned on behalf …
