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@Laura_Padoan

Spokesperson for . Campaigner. Feminist. Mother. Londoner. 🇬🇧🇮🇹🇪🇺

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Joined January 2011

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    Jun 21

    A poignant moment in the House of Commons. reads the powerful words of former refugee and poet

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    A huge thank you to all the performers from , our Goodwill Ambassadors Cate Blanchett & , and , , Colin Firth for their brilliant performances at our reception.

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  3. Jun 21

    Not gonna lie, I'm a little bit made up with this mention in Parliament today from ! Very proud to be co-chairing the coalition of passionate people from all standing

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    Read my essay on the Refugee Crisis and how in my youth in 1945 we did things different. And why at 95 I am travelling to the world's refugee hotspots

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    Jun 20

    "We can all help in little ways, find our local groups who are helping, and just get involved." UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador today calling on us all to stand . See more from our special event on

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    Jun 21

    Ahead of his debate in Parliament today, in urges the Gov. to support his Refugee Family Reunion Bill and "take another positive step and help refugee families to be together in safety again."

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    Jun 20

    On we express solidarity with people who have been forced to flee war, natural disaster, or persecution. We have a duty to act humanely and protect the rights of refugees, rather than forcing them into overcrowded camps, detention centres and abject poverty.

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    Jun 20

    on   I call on and the administration to end their cruel policy of dividing children from parents and instead show leadership, compassion and humanity when processing migrants and refugees who arrive in the US. Childhood trauma ruins lives.

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    Jun 20

    On I call on all Nations, including our own, to show humanity towards refugees and migrants who arrive in seeking safety. We have a shared responsibility to ease this global humanitarian crisis.

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  10. Jun 20

    - asks:'The UK is the only EU country to detain people indefinitely. Will the Prime Minister today, on , show some leadership and end her policy of indefinite detention?'

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    Jun 20

    Refugee week is a time to remind people of the resourcefulness, resilience and creativity of millions of fellow human beings forced out of their homes worldwide. One week is simply too little to show case how people overcome challenges and thrive.

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  12. Jun 19

    'Our response will be the measure of our humanity.' Angelina Jolie, special envoy for , writes for The Economist on

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    Jun 19

    This is unbearable. Cruel & inhumane. Separating children from parents. Putting them in cages. Dehumanisation of worst kind. Trauma like this damages & haunts children. PM must condemn & raise UK abhorrence directly with US President & urge him to stop this

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    Jun 18
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    Jun 18

    UNHCR urges family unity at southern US border

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    Jun 19

    "I call it normal. But it wasn't." Yesterday Syrian refugee told her story to , of fleeing war in Syria at the age of 15, being reunited with her dad in the UK, and her hopes for the future. 📺

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  17. Jun 19

    New report shows forced displacement stands at 68.5 million and that every two seconds, someone is forced to flee due to persecution, conflict or violence.

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    Jun 18

    Start by writing a 20 word poem. Here are the words of slam poet and former refugee to get you inspired!

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