Thought for the Week: Refugees

Barbara Forbes of the Quaker Asylum and Refugee Network reflects on the current situation

by Barbara Forbes 18th September 2015

People are leaving desperate situations and risking their lives to seek a place of safety in Europe. They are fleeing wars, conflict and dictatorships, situations for which our western governments share the responsibility. They are not coming for our benefits; they are coming to rebuild their shattered lives, hoping for dignity and a future for their children.