Leaders of charities and NGOs respond to Suella Braverman\u2019s recent comments attacking the refugee convention in the US<\/p>\n
War and persecution are driving record numbers of people, including women and girls, to flee their homes. Most remain in their home countries, like Sudan, or in already fragile neighbouring countries such as Pakistan and Lebanon. But it is vital that all countries, including the UK, continue to take their share of responsibility for offering protection to refugees.<\/p>\n
In the aftermath of the Holocaust, the UN refugee convention was signed to ensure that the rights and protections of refugees were established under international law. This convention continues to offer an adequate framework for supporting refugees and asylum seekers. In an unstable world, where needs are growing, the refugee convention is as important and necessary as ever.
Laura Kyrke-Smith<\/strong> Executive director,<\/em> International Rescue Committee UK<\/em>
Gwen Hines<\/strong> CEO,<\/em> Save the Children UK<\/em>
Danny Sriskandarajah<\/strong> CEO,<\/em> Oxfam GB<\/em>
Dr Halima Begum<\/strong> CEO, <\/em>ActionAid UK<\/em>
Kathleen Chapman<\/strong> Interim director of communications, advocacy and UK programmes,<\/em> Plan International<\/em>
Patrick Watt<\/strong> CEO,<\/em> Christian Aid<\/em>
Alison Marshall<\/strong> CEO,<\/em> Age International<\/em>
Danny Harvey<\/strong> Executive director,<\/em> Concern Worldwide UK<\/em>
Mark Sheard<\/strong> CEO,<\/em> World Vision UK<\/em><\/p>\n