Islington Welcomes
Islington Welcomes sets out how we will become a more welcoming Islington in which all residents thrive, including migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. Read more for a summary of our plan, including our commitments for 2024 to 2027.
When our partners All Change Arts spoke to local people about what sanctuary, home and welcome meant to them, residents told them that feeling welcome was “like a warm cup of tea.” And that’s what this image depicts – real Islington residents of all ages and backgrounds enjoying that cup of tea.
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Islington as a Borough of Sanctuary
What being a Borough of Sanctuary means for Islington and people who come here
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Refugee Week 2025
A programme of events and activities for all Islington residents and a chance for us to celebrate all those seeking sanctuary in our borough
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History of sanctuary
How Islington has become what it is today and some key points in its history
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Working hard for change
What we are doing politically to push for change in national policy and how you can get involved
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How we support the community
Find out how how we support our residents from refugee, migrant and asylum-seeking backgrounds
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Inclusive Islington
Learn about some of the barriers residents face and how everyone in the borough plays a role in trying to overcome them
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Commitments
Here are our commitments to making Islington the most welcome place for refugees, migrants and asylum-seekers
Related information
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Islington Directory - Refugee and Migrant support services
A directory of services supporting refugees and migrants
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Support for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers
See what support we offer to help migrants, refugees and asylum seekers
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Equality and diversity
Our overarching vision is to make Islington a fairer place. We believe everyone should have access to the same opportunities, whatever their background or situation.