Families Together: Stand As One with Refugees

Take action for refugee rights.

The right to protection from persecution and conflict is established in international law. But many refugees in the UK are often forced to live apart from their families and loved ones.

These resources enable young people to learn about the lives and experiences of refugees in the UK and lead a campaign calling on young people to write persuasive messages to their MP.

• Use personal case studies to learn about the legal barriers refugees face in the UK.
• Teach others and raise awareness of refugee family reunion in your school community.
• Lead a campaign to send persuasive messages to your MP.
• Complete an activity leading to the Schools of Sanctuary award

The teachers guide includes useful information about the impact of the war in Ukraine on recent refugee movements, refugee family reunion and the Families Together campaign. There is a source list of up to date information (October 2023). Teachers should read this guide before beginning the campaign with young people.

The PowerPoint presentation explains the Families Together campaign with striking photographs and statistics from around the world. The text may be adapted for different audiences and presenters

The learning workshop uses role play to explore the stories of people who have been forced to flee.

The four case studies provide first hand evidence to complete the learning activities

The action guide helps young people to put learning into action and run a successful Families Together campaign

The MP letter template may be edited and sent to your MP to to tell them about your campaign and call for action. For more information see the action guide.

The postcard message template may be used by individual young people to write short message to send to your MP. For more information see the action guide.

The jigsaw message template may be used by individual young people to write short message to send to your MP. For more information see the action guide.

Use this poster to promote your campaign

Use this poster to promote your campaign