Manchester City of Sanctuary

📢🎉 MANCHESTER COMMITS TO BECOMING A CITY OF SANCTUARY! 📢🎉 This morning, @ManCityCouncil gave UNANIMOUS support to becoming a recognised city of sanctuary! 🧡 We're thrilled to see our work paying off. A massive thanks to @JoMidge for bringing the motion forward! 🙌

On this blessed day of Eid al-Fitr, we pray for all those living through conflict, and all those forced to flee. 🌙 May you still find moments of peace and joy today. #EidMubarak

Join us & share stories as we celebrate the launch of Exiles and Descendants exhibition from Polonia Northern England Thurs 19 March 12-4pm Free event & refreshments Archives+ ground floor Manchester Central Library @macinnes_neil @BuryLibraries @GMLibraries @ManchesterCoS

🚀 WE ARE HIRING! 🚀 Passionate about refugee rights? Skilled at movement building and advocacy? Ready to speak up for sanctuary? Then come supercharge our movement of welcome! ⚡️ Apply here 👉gmworkforcehub.org.uk/recruitment-hu…

Join us! We are looking for a Communications and Campaigns Officer to: 1) Support people in detention; 2) Challenge unjust and harmful detention and removal policies; and 3) Fight for a compassionate migration system. Learn more and apply here: charityjob.co.uk/jobs/detention…

Our hearts ache for you. Our resolve to undo this cruel rule strengthens. #MothersDay

Happy International Women's Day.💜 @bevcraig reflects on the importance of creating opportunities for women and girls in our city. 👇 We've been supporting community groups to deliver activities across the city, and hosted a fantastic event in Central Library. #IWD2026

On #InternationalWomensDay, and every day, we stand with refugee women in the UK.

Do not abandon hope. We can win. 🧡

Our statement on the incident at Manchester Central Mosque.

Hate and division have no place in our city. Britain First is not welcome in Manchester. Stand with Manchester and download the united against hate poster: orlo.uk/rIG5a

Ramadan Kareem from the MCoS team! 🌙 Wishing you a holy month filled with peace, joy and blessings. #RamadanMubarak

📣 The Government has announced cruel policies that risk eroding refugees' rights.  This Valentine’s Day, we’re fighting back. We stand #TogetherWithRefugees ✉️ Write to your MP TODAY!  actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-y…

If your answer is ‘YES’, drop a 🧡 in the comments below! #ValentinesDay

These words were absolutely appalling, and the Government was right to criticise them. But there’s an astonishing hypocrisy in condemning racist sentiments like these while building policy that actively reflects and encourages them. 🧵 1/4 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Some reflections after responding to the Government’s ‘earned settlement’ consultation

These comments are at odds with Manchester's values. As Mancunians, immigration is in our DNA. It's in our diversity, resilience, charisma and colour. We invite Jim to meet with us, learn more about our work, and engage in constructive discussion.

🚨 Just THREE days left to tell the Government what you think of making refugees wait 20 years for safety 🚨 We cannot let these appalling plans go unchallenged. Follow this guide from Praxis to make sure your voice is heard. praxis.org.uk/consultation

We're hiring! Could you be our new Finance Officer? Full-time, 6-month contract, deadline 23rd February 2026 More info here: rainbowhaven.org.uk/work-for-us

It’s #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek in #GreaterManchester. We are a city region that is proud to recognise and celebrate difference and diversity (and sanctuary! 🧡). Hate crime has no place here. For support and to report hate crime, visit: letsendhatecrime.com #WeStandTogether

After months of uncertainty, Amira has finally been reunited with her little girl in the UK🧡 Amira lost her husband early in the Israeli offensive. In the UK finishing her degree, she spent months not knowing if her daughter was alive. When she found her, she turned to us.