Schools of Sanctuary Update

A School of Sanctuary is a school that is committed to being a safe and welcoming place for all, especially those seeking sanctuary. These could be people whose lives were in danger in their own country, who have troubles at home or are just looking for a place or space…

Belfast City of Sanctuary Workshop with Irish Congress of Trade Unions with on Employment Rights for Migrants and Refugees -27th January 2020

Belfast City of Sanctuary’s Members’ Meeting – 29th October 2019

Belfast City of Sanctuary’s Members’ Meeting at Grosvenor House, Belfast. These are largely informal social events with the odd very short presentation thrown in, this time on general information on Northern Ireland

Belfast Met becomes a College of Sanctuary and AGM – 15th May 2019

Belfast Met becomes a College of Sanctuary and AGM - 15th May 2019

The Great Refugee Picnic 2019 at Ormeau Park Belfast – Sun 23rd June 2019

The Great Refugee Picnic – Sun 23rd June 2019 at 1pm – Ormeau Park

Social Coffee Morning for Members and Supporters – 17 April 2019 at Skainos Centre Belfast

THE BOOK OF RUTH, IMMIGRATION AND BREXIT: SEMINAR

Padraig O’Tuama, poet, storyteller and leader of the Corrymeela Community will lead a discussion on borders and immigration. Taking the Book of Ruth as a starting point Padraig will explore the dilemmas of the current period.

A Part of Belfast Now

A talk and exhibition featuring personal stories from members of new communities in Belfast and how they are making a positive contribution to our increasingly diverse society.

Schools of Sanctuary in Belfast

Lots of training from the Education Authority to approve Schools of Sanctuary in Belfast followed by visits to schools applying to attain this status

Can We Make Belfast a City of Sanctuary? – Common Grounds Cafe – Tuesday 13th March 2018

Refugee Week – The Great Refugee Week Picnic on 25th June 2017 at Ormeau Park Belfast with Amnesty International and Belfast City of Sanctuary

25th June 2017