THREAD. Some home truths and perspective on the negative #refugee media stories and alarming UK Government rhetoric on this issue. Some numbers and facts below to prove point, but let's remember we are talking about human beings here. It should not have to come to this. 1/9








Spoiler: because they are fleeing persecution 6/9
It is not nice to reduce this matter to numbers. We @justrightscot spend our lives working w/ adults & children seeking protection + every person is unique. It is a humbling job. But the rhetoric this weekend should be countered. Actual facts will help. 7/9
Sources: https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=Asylum_statistics
https://www.unhcr.org/refugee-statistics/
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https://www.unhcr.org/refugee-statistics/
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If interested please follow and, if you can, donate to orgs working in this area (including us!): @scotrefcouncil @BritishRedCross @GovanCP @AberlourCCT CommunityInfoSource @Refuweegee @shelterscotland @refugee4justice @RefugeeSurvival and many more. 9/9