Meeting with Wandsworth Refugee Network

Tuesday, 19 May 2009 08:50

Sadiq recently met with the Wandsworth Refugee Network, to discuss their work in Tooting and their concerns about the treatment of asylum seekers and refugees in Britain.

Established in 1996 by representatives of twenty churches throughout Wandsworth, the Wandsworth Refugee Network provides support and friendship to refugees living in Wandsworth, with very limited funding and resources, and campaigns for their fair treatment.

For more information contact the Chair of Wandsworth Refugee Network, Anne Lindsay, on 020 8682 1687

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