Events, resources and opportunities
We host regular regional online meet-ups that bring together City of Sanctuary groups, partners, Sanctuary Award holders, and organisations currently working toward the award. Check our upcoming events here
Sanctuary Award Info Session
Join us 1 April for a quick fire session to learn about the award process and for us to answer any questions. This is geared towards groups, arts institutions and libraries that are looking to either assess or apply for an award. Register here
How to Teach about Forced Migration
Over the past year, we have been working with partners at the University of Newcastle to develop some resources and guidance to support educators in their approaches to talk, teach and raise awareness about (forced) migration with learners. Join us online on 21 April to hear our findings
Lunchtime Webinar for Universities of Sanctuary
The Civic Engagement team at Queen’s University Belfast will lead this lunchtime webinar on 28 April sharing their experience of developing and delivering Sanctuary Coffee Mornings at the University. Sign up here
Register interest: Service providing online protection and proactive monitoring of social media accounts
As part of the Movement Solidarity Fund, Migration Exchange and Civic Power Fund have commissioned Signify to offer online protection for organisations and individuals facing online abuse through their Threat Matrix service. The pilot will support social media accounts in the migration sector, using AI plus human analysts to monitor and report abusive content. You can register your interest here and sign up here for the info webinar on Tuesday 7 April, 12:30.
A Guide to Scots Law - Second Edition
Learning to live in a different country can be challenging. A Guide to Scots Law helps explain the everyday rules and laws that may affect people as they settle into life here.
The Great Get Together, 19-21 June
The Great Get Together is the UK’s annual celebration of everything that connects our communities, inspired by Jo Cox’s belief that we have more in common than that which divides us. As well as resources like bunting, balloons etc. they are offering mini grants of up to £100 for a small number of event organisers (on a first come first basis). Find out more here
Changes to the 'move-on' period
Right to Remain have created an explainer about the changes to the 'move-' on period for recognised refugees.
State of HATE 2026 report
HOPE not Hate have published their latest State of Hate report, the most comprehensive and analytical guide to the far right in Britain.
Your right to vote in the Scottish Parliament election
On Thursday 7 May, people across Scotland will vote in the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. Refugees have the right to take part in these elections and cast their vote for the next Scottish Government. Here Scottish Refugee Council have compiled some answers to some frequently asked questions about who can vote in the upcoming elections, how to register to vote, and what to expect on polling day.
Call for Evidence: Impact of Recent Immigration and Asylum Rule Changes on Poverty
The All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPG) on Migration and on Poverty and Inequality are inviting submissions of new evidence on the potential impact of recent changes to UK immigration and asylum rules on poverty in the UK.
Other Side of Hope: submissions open
There is now one month left to submit to the current open call. They are open for poetry only, in any language except English. | 
