The #government is overhauling the #asylum system. As they do, we urge them to stand by the important principles below that must guide how we treat people who are seeking refuge in the UK.
To celebrate the #PlatinumJubilee , our new exhibition includes rarely seen photographs of Her Majesty The Queen and members of the Royal Family, and objects connected to key events in our history.
Read our thread to see just some highlights from across seven decades. ⬇
First up it's the 1950's, and the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June, 1953.
Around 1,500 British Red Cross members were on duty that day. ⬇
Throughout WW2, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother gave unfailing support to the British Red Cross.
After the war, The Queen Mother continued to show support by sending messages of appreciation and visits to Red Cross events, like this one in 1969. ⬇
We are delighted and proud that five members of the British Red Cross have been recognised in the Queen's birthday honours.
Our congratulations go to Angela Khalil, John Dauth, Julia Brothwell, Dr Barry Klaassen, and Marilyn Hahn. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. ⬇
Angela Khalil from Uttlesford, Essex, has received a British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition of her decades of work as a volunteer.
In 2015, Angela was appointed as the charity’s Volunteer President for Essex, serving in the role for six years. ⬇
John Dauth from St John's Wood has been awarded an OBE for his work as Vice Chair of the British Red Cross board of trustees.
During his time with the Red Cross, John played an active role in the charity's Presidents Network, championing the contribution of volunteers. ⬇
Confused by what's happening with the UK's asylum system? The proposed changes being debated could be devastating for those fleeing their homes and seeking safety.
Scroll down to find out what the impact on refugees could be and how you can show your support. ⬇️
It’s almost the last chance for parliamentarians to make our asylum system more compassionate.
But as it stands, the changes they’ve proposed could have devastating consequences for people seeking safety.
These changes all come under the Nationality and Borders Bill.
One of them includes treating people differently based on the way they arrived in the UK, without taking into account the dangers they may have fled.
When Roman heard that his neighbour’s 7-year-old daughter needed urgent medical help, he called on the Polish Red Cross to support this lifesaving mission.
Scroll down this thread to read this incredible story. ⬇
Veronika, 7, is Roman's neighbour in Ukraine. She's one of many who needs regular medication to stay alive. ⬇
Roman's wife Tatiana explained why he was compelled to go back to Ukraine from Poland.
"Our neighbour's daughter is diabetic. They have stayed in Ukraine but they can no longer get insulin." ⬇