Belfast City of Sanctuary Volunteers meet on 1st June 2022

Belfast City of Sanctuary Volunteer Morning at Ballynafeigh Community Development Association

Belfast City Council votes to become a City of Sanctuary

At its monthly meeting held at Belfast City Hall on Monday 4th April 2022, Belfast City Council voted to officially become a City of Sanctuary. The motion was proposed by Councillor John Kyle and was supported by all the political parties. Belfast now joins the other cities in Britain and…

Belfast – Towards a City of Sanctuary – 29th March 2022

Belfast City of Sanctuary group has the aim to have Belfast City Council formally declare Belfast to be a ‘City of Sanctuary’. Other cities in the UK and Ireland have already done this.

Belfast City of Sanctuary calls for welcome to be shown to Ukranian refugees.

North Belfast primary school celebrating diversity as School of Sanctuary

A north Belfast primary school has become the 50th in Northern Ireland to receive a School of Sanctuary award for its role in celebrating diversity and enriching its community.

NI Hyatt Director and Belfast City of Sanctuary Committee Member Hassan Mamoon Al-khawam, has won the Young Achiever award @PrideofBritain!

Twenty four-year old Hassan, who left Syria to begin a new life in Northern Ireland and now supports vulnerable members of his community, will be honoured with The Prince’s Trust Young Achiever Award at this year’s Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards, in partnership with TSB.

Schools of Sanctuary – Celebration of Awards at Belfast City Hall – 20th September 2021

Belfast City of Sanctuary Family Day Out at Castle Espie Wetland Centre – Thurs 19th August 2021

This was a very appropriate place to visit as the publicity from the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust says – “Castle Espie is really a sanctuary for all… the team have created a space which allows for all our needs to be met. A safe and inviting space that enables all…

Media release from Belfast City of Sanctuary Re Afghan Refugees

MAKE BELFAST A CITY OF SANCTUARY FOR AFGHAN REFUGEES

New Schools of Sanctuary for 2021

Six newly awarded Schools of Sanctuary in Belfast and Derry/Londonderry (with four more possible schools in early September)

Sanctuary Cyclists visit to Castle Espie – Sun 18th July 2021

Sanctuary Cyclists with Belfast Friendship Club - Castle Espie Comber, Sunday 18th July 2021

Tackling Racism in the Workplace – Thursday 6th May 2021 at 11.30am via Zoom

Workplace racism and discrimination should not be tolerated and is unlawful. It is vital that employees and workers know what legislation and supports exist to protect against workplace racism and discrimination.

New Members Newsletter – Issue No1

Belfast City of Sanctuary releases its first Members Newletter.