
Enver Solomon š§”
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CEO @refugeecouncil. 2023 Charity Times CEO of the year. Passionate about social justice. Proud Mancunian and internationalist. Tweeting in a personal capacity
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Joined October 2010
My Guardianā© piece: With just a smash the gangs approach rather than a more multi-dimensional one and maintaining the individual entitlement to seek asylum under international law, the government is likely to end up over-promising and under delivering
theguardian.com
The PM echoes Tony Blair in his pledge to be tough on crime ā but he is less interested in the causes behind the Channel crossings, says Enver Solomon, chief executive of the Refugee Council
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RT @refugeecouncil: Across the country, refugees are stepping up as key workers - rebuilding, contributing, and giving back. š¬ See their stā¦.
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RT @BBCBreakfast: 'We shouldn't be using hotels they've become a flashpoint for community concern but also for far-right targeting as well'ā¦.
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RT @refugeecouncil: "Whether escaping conflict in Sudan or repression under regimes such as the Taliban, people still need protection. Weā¦.
thetimes.com
Sir, Largely absent from the debate about Israel and Palestine is any consideration of the right of ethnic Jews (whether Israeli or not) to settle in the West Bank
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RT @hjaltshul: "Rhetoric that dehumanises people who've come to Britain seeking sanctuary creates a climate where violence can flourish - @ā¦.
bbc.com
Some refugees have been chased through the streets of Epping, a charity chief claims.
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Looking forward to being on #BBCAQ this evening.
On tonightās Any Questions, @BBCJamesCook is joined in Manchester by Reem Ibrahim, Alison McGovern, Enver Solomon and Lord Willetts #BBCAQ.Listen 8pm Friday / 1.10pm Saturday on @BBCRadio4 on on demand on @BBCSounds.
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RT @refugeecouncil: Delighted to work with @IKEAUK on a new hub from which we will keep helping young refugees feel welcome, supported, andā¦.
londonworld.com
IKEA and The Refugee Council have unveiled a newly refurbished youth hub within the charityās new location on Londonās Old Street.
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RT @refugeecouncil: "Quitting the [Refugee] Convention would create chaos. we should fix the system, not dismantle its foundation" . @Enveā¦.
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RT @Uma_Kumaran: This #RefugeeWeek I raised the incredible work of local organisations in Stratford and Bow ā from @RefugeeCouncil to RAMFEā¦.
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RT @refugeecouncil: Happy Passover to all those celebrating resilience and freedom and reflecting on their own experiences of displacement.ā¦.
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āKelly offers a series of sensible, incremental reforms. She wants to restore access to common European systems of asylum documentation, intelligence-sharing and returns, with more resources for search and rescue and permanently crewed RNLI vessels. ā
ft.com
A former diplomatās unflinching account of migrant journeys to Britain advocates for more humane and practical reforms
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RT @refugeecouncil: āItās like a home away from home now. Everything is nice, but itās mainly the community, the warmth of the people.ā. Meā¦.
thestar.co.uk
Sheffield has become a āhome away from homeā for one refugee whoās spent her life being forced from one nation to the next in an attempt to flee war.
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RT @refugeecouncil: š§µ A @Moreincommon_ poll commissioned by The Refugee Council reveals that: . š71% of Britons say the UK is more divideā¦.
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RT @refugeecouncil: š§µThe Refugee Council has a new look and sound. But our vision stays the same. We see a Britain where refugees find safeā¦.
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RT @refugeecouncil: Whatās next? Weāre inviting you to be part of this journey. Follow us for updates. Share this to spread the message. Vā¦.
refugeecouncil.org.uk
Born in the aftermath of World War II, weāve been empowering refugees to rebuild their lives in Britain for more than seventy years.
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RT @refugeecouncil: Good to see coverage of our asylum appeals backlog analysis in today's Times (via @matt_dathan).
thetimes.com
The number of asylum seekers waiting for an appeal rose to nearly 42,000 by the end of last year, delaying removals and driving up taxpayer costs
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RT @APPGRefugees: MPs are taking evidence from experts on the Border Security Bill today. @refugeecouncil CEO @EnverSol, @BritishRedCrossā¦.
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RT @GeorgeWParker: Worth remembering that George Osborne maintained overseas aid at 0.7% of GDP throughout the austerity years. Britain thā¦.
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RT @refugeecouncil: Thank you, @debs_wb, for taking the time to meet with us and @EnverSol. We truly appreciate your support in helping refā¦.
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āThe way to respond to politicians who paint refugees as illegals and seek to dehumanise migrants is not to play them at their own game. It is to be proud about our integration story, celebrate our values and focus on the importance of a shared community.ā
theguardian.com
Labourās bold new idea is video of people being rounded up and ejected from the country. A less dehumanising approach would be more effective, says Enver Solomon of the Refugee Council
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