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You know things are bad when your overseas relatives start calling you, concerned about your safety. They are worried sick, and rightfully so. It's been a frightening few days. But here’s the thing: they don’t see the UK the way I do. I believe in the strength of community cohesion. I have seen the power of interfaith relations. I value our shared commitment to democracy and human rights. I appreciate the role of community leaders who bridge divides and foster dialogue. I recognise the efforts of volunteers who selflessly give their time to help others. I know that local businesses and entrepreneurs will rebuild. I have confidence in our ability to come together and support each other in times of crisis. I know that amidst the fear and uncertainty, our collective resilience will prevail, and our communities will emerge stronger and more united. This is how I see the UK. #trust #community #interfaith

🆕Happening now We’re issuing a joint statement on homeless international protection applicants endorsed by 35 organisations at a press conference in Dublin. We call on government to: ◼️Provide all people who are street homeless with safe and secure accommodation. ◼️In the interim, ensure the financial package of support meets the needs of people who are homeless. ◼️Conduct an audit on all state-owned land and property, including sites in more affluent areas. ◼️Ensure communication with people experiencing homelessness is clear. ◼️Give international protection applicants who are homeless the option of postponing their asylum interview. ◼️Come up with an all-of-government response urgently. ◼️Reduce over-reliance on NGOs, homeless service providers and volunteers. ◼️Devise a communications plan to increase community understanding of international protection and our moral and legal obligations to people seeking protection. ◼️Address growing areas of inequality in our society, such as in housing and health. Read full statement: https://lght.ly/1emf15o

CSO Together to a Successful Business are actively fostering interaction between Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and local residents in Ladyzhyn, a city of 25,000 inhabitants in the Vinnytsia Oblast. This Civil Society Organization encourages daily communication and interaction through special events such as Ukrainian evening parties, poetry readings, theatrical performances, joint cooking sessions, clay modeling, and more. 👉 New citizens greatly appreciate this support, as it enhances their psychological comfort. One of the event participants, Iryna, a new citizen, shared in a report for the 24 channel: “This greatly improves the psychological state. “This greatly improves the psychological state. Also, communicating with other people who find themselves in the same conditions as you, telling your story, listening to others, is very helpful.” 🤝 In addition to these activities, CSO Together to a Successful Business provides legal and psychological advice to newcomers. The organization has also conducted a sociological study to understand the current needs of IDPs and has developed a program for their integration. 📎 For more information, please visit the following link: https://lnkd.in/dn6hdFMj CSO Together to a Successful Business is implementing the Hospitable Community project as part of the Phoenix project, which is being carried out by East Europe Foundation with funding from the European Union.

Community engagement is critical in the humanitarian and development response. It mounts the crisis-affected population to get empowered and play a major role in decisions affecting their lives, to claim their rights, participate in the selection, and voice their suggestion on the response preferences and feedback if the assistance is inadequate, inappropriate or unacceptable. Humanitarian or development organizations should engage diverse group members including community, civil society organizations, private sector organizations, faith-based organizations, community structures, and local actors. Such engagement will help understand the vulnerability, diverse needs, and capacities of the target people, especially those existing in the most vulnerable and marginalized community.

Ladies and gentlemen of the United Kingdom, Ireland,Wales,Scotland. If you are concerned about the increase in violence on our streets, then I highly recommend watching this video. Keir Starmer did fail to address this situation properly, he is furthering a divide between nationals and non nationals. But really immigration is okay, I emigrated from Ireland to England for a better life, fell in love with an English girl and now we have 2 kids. I came to this country , for a better life and made one but I respect and am willing to protect british values as I also call this home, so dose my children and partner I have just as much of a duty to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 as I do to 🇮🇪 Regardless of whether my ancestors were at war with this nation. People that come and settle in this country properly are always welcomed in the UK it's a very diverse country. But it needs to be controlled and sustainable based on projected economic growth of how much people can be integrated with society properly. But the increase of from 10k people per year in the 60s to so far 3.5 million this year so far mainly from Asain or Affrican backgrounds is unsustainable. These community's factually can have difference of opinion on things such as how women are treated. In our culture we protect and love our women and treat them as equal. It's factually not always the same in other parts of the world. Im not a racist or a right wing thug, but I do have children I'm raising in this country and weather I'm in England or back home in Ireland , were facing the same problems. And not enough is being done to address concerned citizens. Do they really want civil wars breaking out between community's? if this is not handled properly I am worried of such an event. We can already see the signs. Let's spread the word, and create a more open discussion on the pressing problems at bay for a chance at finding a solution. Would love to hear everyone's thoughts and to have open discussion below. I welcome all angles to the conversation.

The Humanitarian Club: are you in or out? Whether we call it a sector, guild, or club, the humanitarian world is a tight-knit group, bound by a shared set of rules, rituals, and gatekeepers. As insiders, why do we abide by these power dynamics — especially between us and the communities we serve? In this thought-provoking episode of Trumanitarian, Michael N. Barnett, Professor of International Affairs at George Washington University, invites host Lars Peter Nissen to confront these uncomfortable truths head-on. Michael traces the rise of what he calls the "humanitarian club" from its post-WWII origins to the seismic shifts after the Rwandan genocide, when global media no longer viewed aid workers as infallible angels. The world demanded more than just good intentions; affected populations needed skilled, accountable professionals. The resulting professionalization, what Michael terms the “rise of the machines”, brought both benefits and challenges. Now, the question is: Can we manage the downsides? And more importantly, can we ensure that the experts remain accountable to the people they aim to help? If you're reading this, there's a good chance you're already part of, or seeking entry into, the humanitarian club. Join us in exploring how this club has impacted the lives of affected populations— and in rethinking how we can rebuild what’s been lost along the way. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eCdxB-p4 Read "The Humanitarian Club: Hierarchy, Networks and Exclusion", chapter 5 of "Global Governance in a World of Change": https://lnkd.in/e9kUM5UB

We will always have more in common than divides us. It was heart breaking hearing details of the attack in Southport and knowing that children aged 6, 7 and 9 have been killed, made me feel physically sick. Everyday since, when I see a young children I can’t possibly fathom how anyone could do that. I can’t even imagine how the families feel. Thank you to our vital emergency services, who no doubt will also be scarred by what they faced. As a community in Merseyside, we are genuinely shaken. The scenes in Southport were disgusting, by a small number of ill informed individuals and groups (many who have travelled with a sole purpose to cause trouble) who sought to use the murder of children for their own agenda. How sick have you got to be to think turning up in the very community that has just faced such an atrocity to bring violence and wide scale vandalism is what they needed, would it anyway help, attacking the very people who brought the situation to an end. We now live in a world where those who shout loudest are projected as a bigger number than they actually are, assisted by an echo chamber of propaganda. The silent majority of decent people, must not allow bigoted groups to claim to represent the majority. Sadly sick things happen in this world, by people of every colour and religion. Because they are sick and evil people When Harold Shipman killed multiple people or Lucy Letby killed multiple babies did we condemn every white man and woman or every Dr and nurse? Of course we didn’t, because it would be completely stupid to. The trouble in Liverpool in the city centre and Walton, stemmed from a right wing march. A march intent on trouble, organised and promoted by some of those, who want to see chaos on our streets. Those who seek to sew division and stir unrest are just as bad as those who throw rocks. Liverpool has a rich history and tapestry of community and multiculturalism. One I and many others are proud of. We are a cultural destination from around the world and when visitors visit our great city and witness such scenes, they let’s us all down. We must speak out. We must lead. In our companies set an expectation of decency, tolerance and community. React quickly to those who bring shame on our city and your company. Immigration is vital for our country to succeed. Liverpool was built on immigration. Without it, many of our public services wouldn’t exist. Let’s do what we do best and stand up and call out injustice. Fear will not win in this city. Everyone should be able to walk down the street without fear. For those in fear because of the colour of your skin, know that far more of us have your back than are ever against you. Even if it sometimes may not feel that way. Speak up. Not in my name will racists and thugs represent who we are.

Civic spaces are critical for any society. They are areas where people can gather, discuss, and engage in community activities. In Nigeria, these spaces are under threat. Various factors contribute to this issue, and it is essential to understand them to find solutions. People use civic spaces for different purposes. They might hold community meetings, cultural events, or peaceful protests. These activities help build a sense of community and foster democratic values. Another factor is government policies. Sometimes, authorities impose restrictions on the use of public spaces. These restrictions can limit people's ability to gather and express their views. https://lnkd.in/eT4VApUH

Northern Ireland Inter-Faith Forum & Dublin City Interfaith Forum Joint Statement ‘ “Reflecting together on recent turmoil on our Island” We have witnessed weeks of inter-cultural unrest and damage to individuals and communities. We have witnessed the destruction of long established properties and businesses. We have witnessed the intimidation of places of refuge for those seeking safety and dignity. Many of the victims of these crimes are those who have had no choice but to flee their homelands and to arrive somewhere they had very little awareness of. This has happened right across the island of Ireland. It has been festering for months. Men, women and children have all been caught in the fire and the crossfire. Such hatred knows no borders. Its rhetoric is cleverly orchestrated and cleverly disseminated with a malevolent intention. The forced displacement of peoples in today’s world is an ongoing reality, one that requires our collective attention and compassion. Millions of people live lives as destitutes and dispossessed in a world marked by stark realities of poverty, exploitation, hunger and violence. How we respond to this challenge - how we treat people of all faiths, beliefs and worldviews who come to live among us - serves as a true measure of our character. Allowing hysteria and hatred to take root diminishes us all and the victimization of the vulnerable is a stain on our society. One of the particularly disturbing features of the current situation is that anybody who looks or sounds differently is potentially a target . Those who have spoken and acted with bravery and compassion countering these voices of hatred and intimidation have shown everyone that there is and will always be another way. Our values are those of inclusion, dialogue and an encounter that is open-minded and open-hearted. Cultural curiosity goes hand in hand with personal respect to build a new society and to enrich a tired society. Others have already called on everyone to speak kindly to our neighbours, particularly those who are exposed and fearful for themselves, their elders and their children. We encourage such initiatives which are the building blocks of societal trust. Our call is that political bodies, voluntary organisations, statutory agencies, and members of faith and belief communities cooperate and collaborate around the rebuilding of shattered communities locally; that they call on their members not to feed the frenzy through recycling misinformation and instead to engage in thoughtful reflection, prayer and meaningful action. Our plea is that together we use every means to reset the agenda on stability, respect and peace.

I n The Africa community mobilization for Unity and peace, it is important to focus on inclusion, empowerment, and collaboration to achieve the desired impact. These three principles form the foundation for effective community mobilization efforts