Bradford

Contacts

Will Sutcliffe — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:45:55 +0000

City of Sanctuary Bradford

c/o Touchstone

32 Merton Rd

Bradford

BD7 1RE

Tel: 01274 721626 (+answerphone)

email: cofsbradford@googlemail.com

Chair: Will Sutcliffe

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Resolution of Support

Will Sutcliffe — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:17:02 +0000

Could your group or organisation sign a resolution such as this?

"(Our organisation) recognizes the contribution of asylum-seekers and refugees to the City of Bradford, and is committed to welcoming and including them in our activities. We support Bradford becoming a recognized 'City of Sanctuary' for refugees and asylum-seekers."

If so please download, sign and return the attached Resolution of Support.

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Launch of City of Sanctuary Bradford campaign

Will Sutcliffe — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:24:45 +0000

Almost 100 people from many sectors of the city gathered on 1st October for a hugely successful launch event.

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Our Supporters

Will Sutcliffe — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:54:19 +0000

The following 82 groups, organisations and businesses had signed our Resolution of Support as at 17.12.08:

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City of Sanctuary Bradford: Press Release

Will Sutcliffe — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:45:51 +0000

BRADFORD SEEKS SANCTUARY STATUS

Imagine. You are a young woman in your early 20's. Early one morning in 2005 you were abducted by militia from your home in the Rwanda. You were imprisoned, tortured and raped. After a year you managed to escape and fled to Britain where you sought asylum. The Home Office dispersed you to Bradford. On arrival however you experienced suspicion and open hostility from neighbours - even from some professionals. Today you are still plagued by nightmares.

Those now working for City of Sanctuary status for Bradford are hoping to overcome the ignorance that led to this, and build a culture of welcome and hospitality for those who seek sanctuary here. "For some time a few excellent Bradford projects have been helping people like this young woman," says Will Sutcliffe, chair of the City of Sanctuary Bradford working group. "Now many people of goodwill in Bradford from faith, community and other groups are committing themselves to see Bradford becoming a ‘City of Sanctuary'. It will make many practical differences and enhance Bradford's global reputation. The message it puts out to the world is that our city has a generous, welcoming heart."

Successfully launched in Sheffield in 2007 with the backing of the City Council, the City of Sanctuary movement is now a growing network of towns and cities across the UK in which a broad range of organisations work together with local government to welcome victims such as the woman above and ensure that they are fully integrated into their communities.

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