[Sign the petition]: Stop the Rwanda Deportation Policy
Join my campaign and sign the petition to say loudly and clearly to the UK Government that Londoners and people across the UK oppose the cruel Rwanda policy.
CAMPAIGN OVERVIEW
In April 2022, the UK government announced that it would send certain people seeking asylum in the UK to Rwanda despite the country’s record of human rights abuses towards refugees.
In November 2023, the UK’s Supreme Court declared the policy unlawful and that deporting migrants to Rwanda would breach British and international human rights laws.
Instead of respecting the rule of law, the UK government is proposing to override the decision by the Supreme Court and continue to pursue this inhumane and cruel policy.
The Rwanda scheme has been widely criticised. MPs from all parties, charities, human rights groups and the public have spoken out against the policy.
Everyone has the right to seek asylum, and refugees significantly contribute to our new communities across London and the UK. The UK Government should protect and welcome refugees, not turn them away.
What the country needs is a safe and accountable asylum route.
My connection with, and love for, this country starts with my father. He came to the UK in 1991, claiming asylum and then refugee status. I joined him and my mother and brother in 1994 as part of a family reunion programme.
Things were sometimes challenging in those early years in London. We lived four to a room, and I was bullied at school for not speaking English. But we always felt grateful to be in a country where we were safe, could access education and receive the best care from the NHS if we were sick.
At times, Britain feels more divided than ever. Yet I know my adopted home’s strength, vibrancy, and willpower will win out. By working together and showing love and tolerance to our neighbours, we can help make our country more compassionate and fair for everyone.
Join my campaign and sign the petition to say loudly and clearly to the UK Government that Londoners and people across the UK oppose the cruel Rwanda policy.
ABOUT IBRAHIM
My connection with, and love for, this country starts with my father. Born in Turkey, he worked in a marble mine – as my grandfather had before him – and was one of nine children brought up by my beloved grandmother. After saving some money, he was able to start a small stationery business, selling to retailers from the boot of his car. But after he got involved in political activism, he was targeted by the Turkish government and was forced to flee. He came to the UK in 1991, claiming asylum and then refugee status. I joined him, along with my mother and brother, in 1994 as part of a family reunion programme.
Things weren’t always easy in those early years in London. We lived four to a room and I was bullied at school for not speaking English. But we always felt grateful to be in a country where we were safe, could access education and receive the best care from the NHS if we were sick.
