Refugees welcome here demo 17 September 2016

Date: 17 September 2016

BASW members meeting point: Joy of Life Fountain, Hyde Park

Meeting time: 12.30 - 13.00

‪#‎WeStandWithYou

BASW is once again asking its members to stand within the social workers and service users bloc and support the Solidarity with Refugees' march to Parliament Square on Saturday 17 September 2016.

This September, world leaders will meet to discuss the refugee crisis at two crucial summits. This is the biggest opportunity of 2016 to show our Government and the world that the UK is ready to welcome more refugees.

Together let’s call on the Government to do more to support and enable refugees to access the help they desperately need when they reach the UK.

For all people fleeing war, violence and persecution, reaching the UK should mean reaching safety. But the reality is that too often they do not get the long-term support they need to rebuild their lives. Refugees across the country are faced with destitution, homelessness and, as they approach their 18th birthday, the threat of being forced to return to a country where they may be in danger.

So lets join together with Solidarity with Refugees for this important march and show refugees in the UK that we are on their side.

Timetable

• 12.30 - 13.00 Meet: The social workers and service users bloc will meet alongside the Joy of Life Fountain in Hyde Park, before moving down to join the march on the Southbound Carriageway of Park Lane.
• 13.30 - 15.00 March: We will march following the planned route.
• 15.00 - 17.00 Demonstration: A rally at Parliament Square after the march.

Show Your Support

Click here to join with the Social Workers bloc on Facebook

Click here to show your support with Solidarity with Refugees

Click here to show your support with The Children’s Society

Click here for more information about the demo

#‎WeStandWithYou #RefugeesWelcome