TUESDAY 25th AUGUST 2020 | 6pm
Socially distanced protest
Outside the Home Office, 2 Marsham Street, SW1P 4DF
Called by Stand Up to Racism South London and Care 4 Calais
REFUGEES WELCOME HERE! – IMMEDIATE SAFE PASSAGE
People so desperate to get to a place of safety have risked their lives this year to cross the busiest and one of the most dangerous shipping lanes in the world in tiny boats and childrens dinghies. This government should have a humanitarian response and welcome people whose lives have already been devastated by war, environmental degradation and poverty.
Undocumented refugees have a international right to claim asylum, but this Government is denying them this right.
The Government of Boris Johnson is committing a crime of dehumanising and vilifying people. They have the potential to greatly enhance this country through their work and the contribution they can make to our society. Many of them already have family ties here.
We demand that refugees be guaranteed safe passage to the UK if they wish to claim asylum here.
Other vigils taking place across the country – contact your local group for more info.