Campaigners remember 32 people drowned in Channel

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Gunes Head of Campaigns and Communications at Safe Passage writes:

One year ago today, 32 people lost their lives in the Channel attempting to seek safety in the UK. Today, we remember them. Along with other refugee organisations, we have co-signed a letter to Rishi Sunak, written by the bereaved relatives of those we lost. In it, we urge him to change this Government's approach and offer safe passage for all refugees, so that nobody needs to risk their life crossing the Channel.

No one should have to risk their life to seek safety. We warned time and time again of the dangers of refugees not having safe routes to the UK, but the Government repeatedly ignored these warnings. This tragedy must not happen again. We need a complete reset from the Government on how it welcomes and support refugees. It's truly painful that these losses appear forgotten in this Government's approach to refugees and Channel crossings.
We urgently need safe routes so that people in dire need of protection are not forced to undertake such dangerous journeys to safety.

If you're on social media, please help us spread the word about the families' demands via Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Or if easier you can share this email and the letter with friends and family.

Read the full letter on Care4Calais's website: https://care4calais.org/letter/