It was horrible. I was waiting in a really long queue at the British Embassy to get documents. I had to look after my kids who were two, three and six at the time, so I had to get out of the queue to get water. And every time that happened we kept getting pushed to the back.
In times where the very essence of sanctuary is being challenged by draconian government policy, Refugee Week provides a unique chance to celebrate the refugee community.
Even for staunch republicans, the long weekend provided an opportunity to connect with communities and think about what kind of nation we want to be in the future.
Are we a country that welcomes people, or one that closes our doors to those not born here?
'It’s important to keep your dream alive, no matter how hard things get.' Refugee Week Ambassador Kushinga Hare on how the hostile environment forces refugees and immigrants to put their dreams on hold.
