Category - refugees

Evangelicals back churches' campaigns in support of migrants

staff writers — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:58:34 +0000

The Archbishop of York will give the Evangelical Alliance’s annual Temple Address tonight, calling on the churches to support migrants and launching the ‘Don’t be a Stranger’ campaign and photographic exhibition.

Refugee Legal Centre condemns Woolas stance on asylum

staff writers — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:49:56 +0000

The CEO of the Refugee Legal Service has said that the Minister for Immigration should be exercising humanity and sharpening up his department's decision-making instead of attacking human rights advocates.

Immigration Minister has the wrong target on asylum

Simon Barrow — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:07:41 +0000

Immigration Minister Phil Woolas should be publicly investigating his own government's bias against asylum seekers rather than attacking charities, human rights groups and lawyers for giving vulnerable people support, says the religion and society think tank Ekklesia.

Scottish church says government listening, as asylum distress goes on

staff writers — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:20:56 +0000

A Church of Scotland official has welcomed the British government's response to its concerns about the Dungavel asylum detention centre, but churches remain deeply disturbed by the official treatment of those seeking refuge in the UK.

World churches' visit supports Uganda's peacebuilding efforts

staff writers — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:22 +0000

The plight of people displaced by war is the key topic of a "Living Letters" churches visit to Uganda, which began yesterday and continues through to 2 November. The country has returned to civil rule after years of dictatorship.

Methodist Church condemns UK’s failure of Zimbabwean refugees

agency reporter — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:32:09 +0000

The Methodist Conference has condemned the UK government’s failure to care for Zimbabwean refugees and is urging the Government to immediately stop all deportations to Zimbabwe and grant indefinite ‘right to remain’ to Zimbabwean refugees.

South African church leader expresses dismay at xenophobia

Ecumenical News International — Thu, 29 May 2008 09:41:27 +0000

The head of Africa's biggest church grouping says he is tormented by a wave of attacks against foreigners in South Africa that have claimed the lives of at least 50 people - denting the reputation of the post-apartheid society.

Brown accused of treating migrants as second-class people

staff writers — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:31:24 +0000

Home Office plans to introduce an "earned citizenship" system for immigrants from outside the European Union who want to become British have been attacked as descriminatory and degrading by campaigners.

Churches and asylum campaigners dismayed by Leeds deportation

staff writers — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:39:54 +0000

Churches and campaigners for asylum justice in Leeds and beyond are dismayed at the deportation of a member of a Baptist congregation. They say it highlights deep concerns about the fairness of the United Kingdom asylum system.

Methodists protest refugee raid on mission church in South Africa

agency reporter — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 01:11:52 +0000

Only a small number of the refugees arrested in a controversial police raid on Central Methodist Mission in Johannesburg, South Africa, remain in jail, according to the bishop there. Appeals went to Desmond Tutu for help.