🚨 #ReformUK relentlessly attacked the #WelshGovernment #NationOfSanctuary programme, 91% of which was spent on resettling in #Wales #Ukrainian refugees from Putin’s invasion of their country. #LlyrPowell, who was #Reform by-election candidate in #Caerphilly, but didn't respond to request 4 comment🚨

The Nation of Sanctuary means children getting the support and guidance they need to recover from what they have witnessed and thrive in their new homes.

#NationOfSanctuary #Immigration #PlaidCymru

It is more than past time to stand up and be counted

Allyship means more than words it's about doing something

Actively counteract racism, misogyny and hate

Support your local community

Here in Wales let's all work to become a true #NationOfSanctuary

Not that we want that here anyway
Wales is still a #nationofsanctuary

The £55 Million Lie How the Right is Weaponising Welsh Compassion

The right call it a £55m waste, but that's a lie.

• 80% supported Ukrainians

• The rest went to schools, health and language classes

Not a drain. Not a waste. Decency.

My latest 👉 farrellperks.substack.com/p/the-55-mil...

#NationofSanctuary #ReformUK #Conservatives #wales #cymru #Politics

Yes definitely support the amazing team at @welshrefcouncil.bsky.social and all the brilliant work they do supporting refugees

#NationOfSanctuary

On World Refugee Day our project, Pathways to Peace asks, what does peace in Wales mean to you, and explores how we can be be building positive peace within our communities. #RefugeeWeek #CommunityAsASuperPower #NationofSanctuary #Cymru #Wales #Peace #PositivePeace

Welsh Refugee Council team at a fundraising event in Barry Island.

If you loved #NationofSanctuary and want to get want to be part of the next great event, sign up to become a member!

Gain great perks, including NEW members mixers (coming soon!!) and regular insights

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Meet your 2025 Nation of Sanctuary Award winners - Welsh Refugee Council With over 120 powerful nominations, selecting winners was no small task. But the results speak for themselves. Meet this year’s outstanding award recipients.

Introducing the inspiring winners of the #NationOfSanctuary 2025 Awards! Grassroots champions, bold advocates - they're doing it all 🧡

Read their stories: wrc.wales/meet-your-20...

#NationOfSanctuary #Wales #RefugeesWelcome #RefugeeWeek

Image of a book cover. Title "A welcoming nation? Intersectional approaches to migration and diversity in Wales" edited by Catrin Wyn Edwards, Laura Shobiye and Rhys Dafydd Jones

My copy of this book arrived in the post last week from @uniwalespress.bsky.social
Thank you @walesmigration.bsky.social for being such a great team to work with.

#NationofSanctuary #Wales #Migration #Intersectionality

Language matters ⬇️

We will not stand by while policies and rhetoric dehumanises migrants, as we know stoking this division can lead to real harm for our communities.

We're here for a #NationOfSanctuary that welcomes all 🧡 @asylummatters.bsky.social @oasiscdf.bsky.social

Sanctuary Coalition Chair Sabiha addressing the audience at the 2024 Sanctuary in the Senedd event.

Brand new chair of the Sanctuary Coalition Cymru, Miranda.

Brand new vice chair of the Sanctuary Coalition Cymru, Annie.

🎉 Big changes at Sanctuary Coalition Cymru and we couldn't be more excited 🎉

We’re so happy to welcome our new Chair, Miranda, and Vice Chair, Annie, to the team!

Both bring so much heart, experience, and passion for making Wales a true #NationOfSanctuary 🧡

Become a trustee - Welsh Refugee Council Join us at the Welsh Refugee Council as a Trustee, helping sanctuary seekers and refugees build new lives in Wales.

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗴𝗲𝗲𝘀?

We're looking for passionate individuals to guide us as we support the rights of refugees and sanctuary seekers 🧡

➡️ wrc.wales/become-a-tru...

#NationOfSanctuary #RefugeeRights #MakeADifference

Nation of Sanctuary Awards - Welsh Refugee Council Celebrating migrant stories through art, community workshops, and educational events can help Wales become a safe and supportive space for sanctuary seekers today.

Want to make someone's 2025 incredible?

This is your sign to shine a spotlight on the inspiring people and communities working tirelessly to make Wales the world’s first #NationOfSanctuary 🌟

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Thank you @sianp.bsky.social - for your blog - the very essence of this change to the British Citizenship Good Character guidance is contrary to our #nationofsanctuary, #HumanRights & #ChildRights approach we are proud to embrace in Wales👇

Official Statement: Rhondda Cynon Taff Trades Union Council expresses its deep disappointment with the recent focus by some politicians on demonising immigrants and asylum seekers, and boasting about deportation. We believe this rhetoric is divisive and harmful, and it does not reflect the values of our community. We are also concerned about the wording used in these latest advertising campaigns. People fleeing their homes to escape war, famine, and persecution are not “illegal”, as asylum is a legal right in Wales and the rest of the UK.

Wales is a Nation of Sanctuary, and has a proud tradition of offering safety and community to those fleeing persecution. We are committed to upholding that principle. We reject the narrative being pushed by groups like Reform, which seeks to scapegoat immigrants for the problems facing our society. These problems are caused by political choices, austerity measures, and a lack of investment in our public services, not by the presence of immigrants. Immigrants contribute greatly to our economy and our communities. They are our neighbours, our colleagues, and our friends.

Solidarity is about standing together, not standing against each other, and we will continue to fight for a society where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their background or place of birth. We urge our politicians to reject the politics of division and hate, and to focus instead on building a fairer and more inclusive society for all. In solidarity, Rhondda Cynon Taff Trades Union Council

Official Statement:

#NoHumanIsIllegal #TradeUnion #Solidarity #Immigration #Reform #Labour #Conservatives #Wales #NationOfSanctuary #Refugee

Yesterday, a statement was made in the @senedd.wales restating support for the #NationofSanctuary vision.

We welcome the restated commitment, but need more concrete action to support the words.

👉Read our full statement here: www.oasiscardiff.org/News/our-res...
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Embracing the Nation of Sanctuary to defeat Reform Nathan Phillips Asylum Matters With the turn of the new year, many eyes in Cardiff Bay are already looking towards the Senedd elections in 2026. Whilst a week is a long time in politics, a year really...

Hey @willhaycardiff.bsky.social - I shouted out your excellent work exposing Reform's lack of interest in Wales in my new piece for @nation.cymru. If you ever wanted to cover #nationofsanctuary on the podcast I'd be happy to help.

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Embracing the Nation of Sanctuary to defeat Reform Nathan Phillips Asylum Matters With the turn of the new year, many eyes in Cardiff Bay are already looking towards the Senedd elections in 2026. Whilst a week is a long time in politics, a year really...

I argue that the way to defeat @reformuk.bsky.social in Wales is not by imitating them but tackling them head-on by embracing the #nationofsanctuary vision in @nation.cymru ✍️

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Our Oasis 2024 Wrapped!

✨ 31,300 warm meals served
💛 3423 casework appointments
🌍 355 volunteers
💙 8 Mind-Spring courses delivered

Every act of kindness and moment of solidarity made this possible. Here's to an even better 2025!
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#refugeeswelcome #NationofSanctuary

Exploring New Goals: Meeting with Swansea City AFC Foundation Building a culture of hospitality for people seeking sanctuary

Last week our volunteers had a fruitful meeting with Lloyd from the Swansea City AFC Foundation to discuss closer co-operation & to look at the potential for the club to start the process of become a Football Club of Sanctuary!

#NationOfSanctuary

Blog: swansea.cityofsanctuary.org/2024/12/05/e...

Hearing from @janehutt.bsky.social at Santuary in the Senedd

The event will highlight the work that needs to be done to become a #NationofSanctuary

Lovely visit to the #UNHCR and #Senedd launch of a Great British (Welsh!) Welcome at the Pierhead Building today. Exhibit celebrates #refugee support and intergration at the community level #nationofsanctuary