Guest blog by Together with Refugees
In 2023 the Together With Refugees coalition launched the Fair Begins Here campaign to show that there is overwhelming support across society for a fair new plan for refugees – one that’s rooted in fairness, justice and compassion. Over the coming two years, our big goal will be to ensure the next UK government commits to this fair new plan.
At this critical time political leaders from all parties need to witness the overwhelming support for a fair new plan for refugees from across society – from sports clubs and libraries to trade unions and schools. If we want the next UK Government to commit to a fair new plan for refugees we need to take action now.
Ahead of Refugee Week we are asking organisations to sign the Fair Begins Here Promise – your organisation’s pledge to take action for a fair new plan for refugees.
Click here to sign your organisation up!
By signing the Fair Begins Here Promise your organisation is standing together with organisations up and down the country to reject the current hostility, demonstrate solidarity with refugees and commit to taking action to win a fair new plan for refugees – both now and once there is a new Government in office.
We are asking organisations to sign the Fair Begins Here Promise ahead of Refugee Week (17th-23rd June) – so we can make a splash in communities up and down the country that week.
Signing the Fair Begins Here Promise is just one step in your organisation’s fight for a fair new plan for refugees. There are lots of ways to get involved and show that Fair Begins Here in your community this Refugee Week. In the coming weeks we will be sharing our campaign toolkit with Fair Begins Here Promise signers. This tool will be filled with top tips and resources to help you such as:
- Taking part in a mass ‘letter to the editor’ local media action for Refugee Week for those who sign the Promise
- Showing your support for the Promise and a fair new plan for refugees with a display in your window
- Posting your support on social media for a fair new plan for refugees on World Refugee Day (20th June)
If you have any questions, please contact the Together With Refugees team at info@asylum-reform-initiative.org.uk