{"id":7357,"date":"2015-12-16T15:37:21","date_gmt":"2015-12-16T07:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/refugeeunion.org\/?p=7357"},"modified":"2015-12-16T15:56:41","modified_gmt":"2015-12-16T07:56:41","slug":"refugee-union-fosters-partnerships-understanding-local-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/refugeeunion.org\/refugee-union-fosters-partnerships-understanding-local-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Union fosters partnerships and understanding with community"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A month ago Refugee Union celebrated its first anniversary as a registered society. It was a great moment of as members celebrate a union that has given them identity and a sense of belonging in a society that has generally turned its back on us.<\/p>\n<p>Since its formation, the RU had one ambitious mandate: to safeguard the rights of the refugees. Armed with this mission it set sail despite considerable odds to achieve its objective: to empower members to selflessly assist each other and actively participate in all matters relating to the life of refugees and the development of the asylum sphere in Hong Kong according to the highest standards of human rights. We certainly had our work cut out.<\/p>\n<p>One year down the line the first score card is out and we believe it is a positive one. We offered the refugee community a platform to fearlessly tackle the problems they face. The RU has engaged with the various government and societal bodies, including many universities and schools. RU has given numerous interviews to students who have taken a keen interest in our distressed lives. At our office new collaborations and partnerships have been established for the benefit of our community.<\/p>\n<p>We have since received a surprising number of requests from schools, colleges and universities seeking to engage and partner with the refugee community. Individuals as well as organizations both local and international have shown considerable interest in our cause. These partnerships has translated into much needed support that has made us feel part and parcel of broader Hong Kong community.<\/p>\n<p>In our first year, we have enjoyed an upward trajectory of support and acceptance, particularly in the aftermaths of the European refugee crisis. This festive season we have been honored by generous invitations to grace Christmas parties where food, drinks, gifts and cheer were in abundance. Our children enjoyed receiving many presents from various NGOs and schools who ensured they did not miss out on the festivity.<\/p>\n<p>We sincerely thank all those who made us smile through way of donations, gifts as well as best wishes \u2013 <strong>THANK YOU<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Although refugees remain deeply marginalized and discriminated against we still soldier on with the hope that the authorities will adopt more thoughtful and considerate policies in managing the challenge of asylum with due consideration of the international instrument that are binding on Hong Kong SAR.<\/p>\n<p>As we continue to wait for change, the Refugee Union will strengthen its struggle for respect and dignity for all persons in a refugee-like situation.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/refugeeunion.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/TM.jpg\" alt=\"TM\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A month ago Refugee Union celebrated its first anniversary as a registered society. 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