This thread continues on from theremustbesomethings with respect to the worst refugee crisis since WWII.
Here is a summary of the OP:
We've donated to Save the Children, we've signed petitions on change.org and we've written to our MPs, but each of these feel like shouting into the wind. I have asked Mumsnet whether they would be willing to take up this cause and publicly throw their weight behind the request that these children and their parents be allowed into the UK as a temporary place of safety, and that the UK carry out rescue patrols of the sea. I know we're not a political forum, but for God's sake, we must be able to carry some sort of weight on humanitarian issues? In all honesty, I have no idea whether Theresa May would be a Mumsnetter, but I don't think she can afford to offend all of us, or our collective weight.
Mumsnet's record of success on issues which affect parents is pretty impressive. If this doesn't fall within that category, then what does? Please respond to show your support, and ask Mumsnet to take this up as an issue. If parents of small children sitting in ordinary houses and streets across the UK tonight are not willing to raise their hands and say that this has to stop right now, then who will do it?
Please respond (right now, right this instant, before you go off to make your cup of tea) and show your support to Mumsnet HQ. People spend time responding to threads about lions and goodness knows what else. Please, please take the time to respond to this, even if it's just to type the word "Supporting".
Here are some links for practical action:
The Independent: 5 ways you can help
UK Government Petition
Change.org petition.
Medecins Sans Frontiers
UNHCR Refugees appeal
Save the Children
Here is a link to discuss the logistics for those marching on the 12th
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/_chat/2461404-Logistical-arrangements-for-refugee-march-on-12th
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Refugee crisis part 2
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GeekLove · 04/09/2015 20:49
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