Stand up with me and say ‘Now
We are proud and ready to fight
For recognition of asylum as the first and noblest human right.’
– By Patrick Neate, Award-winning novelist
From 19:51 Glastonbury Declaration on
the Right to Asylum 2005

Refugees come to the UK fleeing persecution, only to end up living in destitution

Despite the scare stories in the papers, the UK is not being 'flooded' by 'bogus' and 'illegal' asylum seekers intent on taking our jobs, claiming our benefits and 'swamping' our schools and hospitals. In fact, having fled from conflict, torture and rape, most asylum seekers are forced to live in poverty - and many end up sleeping rough and going hungry.

Do you believe the type?

Or do you believe asylum is a human right?

Do you believe that

• people fleeing from persecution should get proper support
• the UK should be ashamed of how asylum seekers are demonised
• no-one should be left without means of support while they are in the UK

If you believe asylum is a human right, sign up to campaign.

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