Living Ghosts Campaign

Positive Action in Housing is organising a sleepout in Glasgow City centre on Thursday 21 June 2007 from 8.00 pm onwards.

• Posted on Jun 12, 2007

Positive Action in Housing is organising a sleepout in Glasgow City centre on Thursday 21 June 2007 from 8.00 pm onwards.

Many people seeking asylum whose claims are turned down are unable to return home. But they are denied all state support, thrown out of their housing and are not allowed to work. They have no money for food, shelter, and the everyday things we take for granted. This misery is a direct consequence of government policy. Destitution is being used to drive people out of the country – but many thousands simply cannot leave and are now homeless and hungry.

We are encouraging our supporters and members to take part in a sleepout to highlight the plight of hundreds of people refused asylum who are being deliberately made destitute in Glasgow by government policy. This attempt to try to force people to leave this country is not working, and carries a devastating human cost.
The sleepout will be attended by members of the public, destitute asylum seekers, faith leaders, politicians and celebrities, all of whom are disgusted with the destitution policy towards asylum seekers. We expect a high turnout.

If you wish to take part, please email robina@paih.org and she will send you more information oer phone 0141 353 2220

If you would like to help raise money for Positive Action in Housing’s hardship fund for destitute asylum seekers, please also let me know and we will arrange to send you information.

Thanks for your support,
Robina Qureshi,
Director

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